Fiat-Hesston

Hesston 140-90

The Hesston 140-90 is a row-crop tractor built by Fiat and distributed by Hesston from 1985 to 1991. It features a Fiat 5.9L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, producing approximately 123 hp at the PTO. The tractor offers multiple transmission options including 16-speed synchronized, 24-speed creeper, and 16-speed partial power shift. It is available in 2WD and 4WD variants, with a supercomfort cab standard with air conditioning. The tractor includes power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a rear PTO with 540/1000 rpm options. It has a fuel tank capacity of 74 gallons and hydraulic system pressure of 2450 psi. The 140-90 is designed for row-crop farming with a rear lift capacity of 9750 lbs and optional hitch types II and III. Dimensions vary slightly between 2WD and 4WD models, with weights ranging from 12,015 lbs to 16,425 lbs ballasted.
Power136 hp[P]
Founded1985 - 1991
Model140-90

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Hesston 140-90

Power
PTO (tested)123.35 hp (92.0 kW)
PTO (claimed)123 hp (91.7 kW)
Drawbar (tested)105.52 hp (78.7 kW)
Tires
Ag rear18.4-38
2WD Ag front11.00-16
4WD Ag front14.9-28
Engine
Typeturbocharged diesel
ModelFiat 8065.25
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders6-cylinder
Fuel tank74 gal (280.1 L)
Rated RPM2500
Bore/Stroke4.09x4.52 inches (104 x 115 mm)
Compression16.5:1
Displacement358 ci (5.9 L)
Starter volts12
Variants
140-902WD
140-90DT4WD
Dimensions
2WD Length162.75 inches (413 cm)
4WD Length164.75 inches (418 cm)
Cab Height112 inches (284 cm)
2WD Wheelbase108.25 inches (274 cm)
4WD Wheelbase105.25 inches (267 cm)
2WD Hood Height70.75 inches (179 cm)
4WD Hood Height70.5 inches (179 cm)
Ballasted Weight16,425 lbs (7450 kg)
2WD Shipping Weight12,015 lbs (5450 kg)
4WD Shipping Weight13,338 lbs (6050 kg)
4WD Operating Weight14,565 lbs (6606 kg)
Electrical
Charging amps65
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Valves3
Pressure2450 psi (168.9 bar)
Pump flow13.4 gpm (50.7 lpm)
Mechanical
CabSupercomfort cab standard with air conditioning
DriveTwo- or four-wheel drive
BrakesDifferential hydraulic wet disc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
DistributorHesston
ManufacturerFiat
Original price$55,500 in 1990
Production years1985 - 1991
Transmission
Typesynchronized, creeper, partial power shift
Options16-speed synchronized, 24-speed creeper, 16-speed partial power shift
24-speed creeper24 forward and 8 reverse
16-speed synchronized16 forward and reverse
16-speed partial power shift16 forward and reverse, four power-shift gears in four ranges
Tractor hitch
OptionalII/III
Rear TypeII
Rear lift capacity9750 lbs (4422 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000