Hesston lawn tractors

Hesston H-160 GMT

The Hesston H-160 GMT is a garden tractor produced from 1972 to 1976 as part of the Front Runner Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission by Sundstrand with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual articulated steering (optional power articulated steering). The tractor includes mechanical disc brakes, a sleeve hitch with 300 lbs rear lift capacity, and an independent front PTO with mechanical disc clutch. Dimensions include a 41.5 inch wheelbase, 87.25 inch length, 44 inch width, and 45 inch height, weighing 850 lbs. Tires are 23x10.50-12 front and rear. Electrical system uses a 12 volt battery with 15 amp generator charging. Attachments available include front-mount mower decks (48", 60", 80"), blade, and snowblower. The H-160 GMT was built in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Hesston H-160 GMT

Tires

Rear tire	23x10.50-12
Front tire	23x10.50-12

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 326431
Power	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	4 gal (15.1 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

Variants

TT	turf truck
TW	three-wheeler
GMT	grounds maintenance tractor

Dimensions

Width	44 inches (111 cm)
Height	45 inches (114 cm)
Length	87.25 inches (221 cm)
Weight	850 lbs (385 kg)
Wheelbase	41.5 inches (105 cm)
Rear tread	33.5 inches (85 cm)
Front tread	33.5 inches (85 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
Optional steering	articulated power

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Series	Front Runner Series
Built in	Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Years made	1972 - 1976

Attachments

48" Blade	Hesston D48, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), Weight: 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), 3-blade, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Weight: 165 lbs (74 kg)
60" front-mount mower deck	Hesston FM305, 60 inches (152 cm), Total width: 69 inches (175 cm), 3-blade, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Weight: 216 lbs (97 kg)
80" front-mount mower deck	Hesston FM580, 80 inches (203 cm), 5-blade, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)

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