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Fiat-Hesston 100-90

Production years: 1990

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Engine horsepower
100 HP
PTO: 91.52 HP
Displacement
5.4 L
6-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
4WD
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Operating weight
4,327 kg
9,540 lbs

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Specific Output
18.5 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
43.3 kg/HP
Heavy ballast for draft pull
PTO Efficiency
92%
91.52 PTO HP rated
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
Fiat
Fuel type
Diesel
Rated horsepower
100 hp
Rated PTO Power
91.52 hp (Fiat-Hesston specification)
Drawbar Power @ Rated Engine Speed
77.98 hp (Nebraska OECD Test 2218)
Cylinders
6
Displacement
5.4 L (331 ci)
Bore / stroke
3.937x4.527 inches 100 x 115 mm
Rated RPM
2500 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
N/A
Coolant capacity
N/A

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Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
N/A
Gears (forward / reverse)
20 forward / 4 reverse
Drive system
4WD
Wheelbase
101.3 in
Front tire
10.00-16
Rear tire
18.4-34
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
II
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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(100%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH100% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")100 HP◄ 4,172 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 77.9 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 24 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)24 ft Width
18 ft WidthDefault: 4270 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"6"
Target Operating Field Speed7.0 mph (11.3 km/h)
5 mphRated: 7 mph9 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output99.9 HP / 100 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
4,172 lbs
Drawbar Power
77.9 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (MFWD / Mechanical Front Assist )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 10,000 lbs
Front Axle: 38%Rear Axle: 62%
1,724 kg (3,800 lbs)2,812 kg (6,200 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:+460 lbs (209 kg)
Hourly Diesel Burn
4.4 gal/h
16.7 L/hr (est. $17/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (99.9 HP) exceeds rated power (100 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
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Estimated Fair Market Value
$10,251
Basis: 100 HP • 36 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$8,406 – $9,431
Dealer Retail Asking
$10,764 – $12,096
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$9,738
Year 2028
$9,252
Year 2029
$8,789

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Fiat-Hesston

USA • 41 Models

Fiat-Hesston represents a unique chapter in agricultural machinery history, blending the legacy of Italian automotive giant Fiat with the American agricultural equipment manufacturer Hesston. Founded in 1947, Hesston initially gained prominence as a leading producer of hay and forage equipment in the United States. The brand's acquisition by Fiat in 1977 marked a significant turning point, as Fiat sought to expand its presence in the American agricultural market. Fiat leveraged Hesston's established distribution network to introduce its tractors to the US market in 1980, using the Hesston brand name for these new offerings. This strategic move allowed Fiat to navigate the complexities of the American market while capitalizing on Hesston's reputation for quality agricultural machinery. The collaboration between Fiat and Hesston resulted in a range of innovative tractors and hay equipment that combined Italian engineering with American manufacturing expertise. However, in 1991, Fiat sold Hesston to AGCO, a major player in the agricultural machinery sector. This transition saw Hesston's product lines integrated into AGCO's broader portfolio, while Fiat refocused its efforts on its core automotive business. Despite the separation, the Fiat-Hesston collaboration remains a notable example of cross-border industrial synergy in the agricultural sector.

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