Hesston lawn tractors
Hesston H-160 TW
The Hesston H-160 TW is a three-wheeler lawn 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 mechanical disc brakes. The tractor has a 3x2 2WD drive and an independent front PTO with a mechanical disc clutch. It was built in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, and includes front-mount mower attachments ranging from 48 to 80 inches in width, as well as a front-mount blade. The H-160 TW is designed for turf and lawn maintenance with lawn/turf tires and a compact size suitable for various mowing tasks.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Hesston H-160 TW
Tires
| Lawn/turf rear | 20x8.00-10 |
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| Lawn/turf front | 23x10.50-12 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| 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 |
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| TW | three-wheeler |
| GMT | grounds maintenance tractor |
Dimensions
| Width | 44 inches (111 cm) |
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| Height | 45 inches (114 cm) |
| Length | 86 inches (218 cm) |
| Weight | 830 lbs (376 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| Front tread | 33.5 inches (85 cm) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 45 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | generator |
Mechanical
| Drive | 3x2 2WD |
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| Brakes | Mechanical disc brakes |
Production
| Series | Front Runner Series |
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| Built in | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Years made | 1972 - 1976 |
| Front-mount mower | yes |
Attachments
| Blade | Hesston D48, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), 66 lbs (29 kg) |
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| 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), 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), 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) |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
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| Brand | Sundstrand |
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical disc |
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| Front PTO | independent |