Hesston lawn tractors
Hesston H-160 TT Turf Truck
The Hesston H-160 TT Turf Truck 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 gears, and two-wheel drive with manual articulated steering (optional power articulated steering). It has mechanical drum brakes and an independent front PTO with a mechanical disc clutch. The tractor weighs 1250 lbs (567 kg) and has a wheelbase of 65 inches (165 cm). It is equipped with lawn/turf tires sized 23x10.50-12 front and rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 45 AH and a 15-amp generator charging system. Attachments include 60" and 80" mower decks with various mounting and blade configurations.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Hesston H-160 TT Turf Truck
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 | 58 inches (147 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 124.75 inches (316 cm) |
| Weight | 1250 lbs (567 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Front tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Rear tread | 42.5 inches (107 cm) |
| Front tread | 33.5 inches (85 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 4 inches (10 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 46.4 inches (117 cm) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 45 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | generator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical drum brakes |
| Steering | manual articulated |
| Steering (optional) | articulated power |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | Front Runner Series |
| Built in | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Years produced | 1972 - 1976 |
Attachments
| 60" FM305-mount mower deck | 60 inches (152 cm) width, FM305-mount, 3-blade, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Weight: 216 lbs (97 kg) |
|---|---|
| 80" front-mount mower deck | 80 inches (203 cm) width, FM580, front-mount, 5-blade, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Manufacturer | Sundstrand |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical disc |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |