Hesston lawn tractors

Hesston H-180 GMT

The Hesston H-180 GMT is a garden tractor produced from 1972 to 1976 as part of the Front Runner Series. It features an 18 hp Kohler K482 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a 781 cc displacement. The tractor uses a Sundstrand hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has a manual articulated steering with an optional power articulated steering and mechanical disc brakes. The tractor is two-wheel drive and built in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. It has a sleeve hitch with a rear lift capacity of 300 lbs at 711mm behind the rear axle. The front PTO is independent with a mechanical disc clutch. Dimensions include a 41.5 inch wheelbase, 87.25 inch length, 44 inch width, 45 inch height, and a weight of 950 lbs. Tires are 23x10.50-12 front and rear. Electrical system includes a flywheel alternator charging system with 20 amps, 12 volts battery, and 45 AH battery capacity. Attachments available include 48", 60", and 80" front-mount mower decks, a 48" blade, and a 48" snow blower.
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ModelH-180 GMT

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Hesston H-180 GMT

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler K482
Power18 hp (13.4 kW)
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank4 gal (15.1 L)
Bore/Stroke3.25x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm)
Displacement781 cc (47.7 ci)
Oil capacity3 qts (2.8 L)
Starter volts12
Overview
SeriesFront Runner Series
Built inIndianapolis, Indiana, USA
CategoryGarden tractor
Original price$2,325 in 1972
Production years1972 - 1976
Electrical
Battery AH45
Battery volts12
Charging amps20
Charging systemflywheel alternator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical disc brakes
Steeringmanual articulated
Optional steeringarticulated power
Attachments
48" BladeHesston D48, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), weight 66 lbs (29 kg)
48" Snow blowerHesston TS48, 48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount
48" front-mount mower deckHesston FM304, 48 inches (121 cm) width, 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 deckHesston FM305, 60 inches (152 cm) width, 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 deckHesston FM580, 80 inches (203 cm) width, 5-blade, cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ManufacturerSundstrand
Oil capacity5 qts (4.7 L)
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch
Rear lift capacity300 lbs (136 kg) at 711mm behind the rear axle
Dimensions & Tires
Width44 inches (111 cm)
Height45 inches (114 cm)
Length87.25 inches (221 cm)
Weight950 lbs (430 kg)
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Wheelbase41.5 inches (105 cm)
Front tire23x10.50-12
Rear tread33.5 inches (85 cm)
Front tread33.5 inches (85 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmechanical disc
Front PTOindependent