Hesston lawn tractors

Hesston H-140 GMT

The Hesston H-140 GMT is a garden tractor produced from 1972 to 1976 as part of the Front Runner Series. It features a 14 hp Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic Sundstrand transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual articulated steering. The tractor includes mechanical disc brakes, a sleeve hitch with 300 lbs rear lift capacity, and an independent front PTO with electromagnetic clutch. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 38.5 inches, length of 84.25 inches, width of 40 inches, height of 45 inches, and weight of 800 lbs. It rides on 23x8.50-12 lawn/turf tires front and rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery and 15 amp generator. Attachments available include 48" and 60" front-mount mower decks, a 48" blade, and a 48" snow blower.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Hesston H-140 GMT

Tires

Lawn/turf rear	23x8.50-12
Lawn/turf front	23x8.50-12

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 325431
Power	14 hp (10.4 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Bore/Stroke	3.56x3.25 inches (90 x 83 mm)
Displacement	531 cc (32.4 ci)
Oil capacity	2 qts (1.9 L)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	40 inches (101 cm)
Height	45 inches (114 cm)
Length	84.25 inches (213 cm)
Weight	800 lbs (362 kg)
Wheelbase	38.5 inches (97 cm)
Rear tread	31.5 inches (80 cm)
Front tread	31.5 inches (80 cm)

Electrical

Battery AH	45
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	15
Charging system	generator

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Mechanical disc brakes
Steering	Manual articulated steering

Production

Series	Front Runner Series
Built in	Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Category	Garden tractor
Years made	1972 - 1976
Original price	$1,785 in 1972

Attachments

48" Blade	Hesston D48, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), 66 lbs (29 kg)
48" Snow blower	Hesston TS48, 48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount
48" front-mount mower deck	Hesston FM304, 48 inches (121 cm), Total width: 55.5 inches (140 cm), front-mount, 3-blade, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), 165 lbs (74 kg)
60" front-mount mower deck	Hesston FM305, 60 inches (152 cm), Total width: 69 inches (175 cm), front-mount, 3-blade, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), 216 lbs (97 kg)

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