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HesstonModel A
Hesston 70-90
Utility
- power
- 70 hp
- displacement
- 221 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 20
Head to head · Utility
Hesston 70-90 vs Steyr 970
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HesstonHesston 70-90
vs
SteyrSteyr 970
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied70-9070 hp
97070 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
70-90 is in the 63rd percentile; 970 is in the 63rd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 70-90 higher · +31 ci (+16%)70-90221 ci
970190 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
70-90 is in the 61st percentile; 970 is in the 51st · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 70-90 higher · +1 (+33%)70-904
9703
Median Utility Tractor4
70-90 is in the 50th percentile; 970 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 70-90 higher · +4 (+25%)70-9020
97016
Median Utility Tractor12
70-90 is in the 86th percentile; 970 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
70-90 (A)970 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Hesston 70-90 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hesston | Steyr | — |
| Model | 70-90 | 970 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Hesston 70-90 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fiat | Steyr | — |
| Model | 8045.06 | WD301.87 | — |
| Power Output | 70hp | 70hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,300RPM | ▲ 70-90+200 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 70-90+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 221ci | 190ci | ▲ 70-90+31 ci · +16% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4.1in | ▲ 970+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 4.7in | ▲ 970+0.2 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Hesston 70-90 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchromesh, Mechanical Shuttle, Creeper | Synchromesh | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Hesston 70-90 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 141in | 150in | ▲ 970+9 in · +6% |
| Height | Not recorded | 94.9in | — |
| Operating Weight | 7,100lb | 6,461lb | ▲ 70-90+639 lb · +10% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Hesston 70-90 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Hesston 70-90 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 750rpm | — |
| Speed 3 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Hesston 70-90 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 5,954lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Hesston 70-90 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | MFWD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic Power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Hesston 70-90 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Hesston 70-90 | Steyr 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 63rd percentile (70 hp)B · 63rd percentile (70 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 61st percentile (221 ci)B · 51st percentile (190 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 86th percentile (20)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 68th percentile (7,100 lb)B · 61st percentile (6,461 lb)
A · 70-90B · 970Median Utility Tractor