Hesston 1180
The Hesston 1180 is a tractor produced by Hesston. It is equipped with a 335 ci 5.5 L engine. The listed engine power is 107.48 hp 80.1 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and reverse. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 11800 to 13100 pounds.
Engine Power
107.48 hp
80.1 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
74 gal
280.1 L
Transmission
12 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
11,800 lbs (2WD)
5352 kg
Overview
 | 1981 - 1984
80 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
80 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Hesston (a part of Fiat) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Original price | $33,500 (1984) |
Variants | |
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1180DT | 4WD |
Hesston 1180 Engine | |
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Fiat 5.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 74 gal
280.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Hesston 1180 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 102 hp
76.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 93.68 hp
69.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 107.48 hp
80.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 MFWD 4WD optional | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Supercomfort cab standard with air conditioning | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2450 psi
168.9 bar |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 13.3 gpm
50.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
IIIN optional | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 108.3 inches (2WD)
275 cm |
105.3 inches (4WD)
267 cm | |
Weight | 11800 to 13100 pounds |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 65 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 335 ci / 5.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Fiat 8065 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 335 ci
5.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.05x4.33 inches
103 x 110 mm |
Compression | 15.7:1 |
Rated RPM | 2550 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed | |
24-speed |
Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Transmission — 24 forward and 8 reverse
Gears | 24 forward and 8 reverse |
Transmission — 12 forward and reverse
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Hesston 1180 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.00-16 (2WD) |
14.9-28 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 108.3 inches (2WD)
275 cm |
105.3 inches (4WD)
267 cm | |
Length | 162.8 inches (2WD)
413 cm |
164.8 inches (4WD)
418 cm | |
Height (hood) | 70.5 inches
179 cm |
Height (cab) | 112 inches
284 cm |
Operating weight | 11,800 lbs (2WD)
5352 kg |
13,100 lbs (4WD)
5942 kg | |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1450 | |
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Diesel 12-speed 4WD
September 14 - 27, 1982
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1450 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 107.48 hp
80.1 kW |
Fuel use | 6.7 gal/hour
25.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 104.22 hp
77.7 kW |
Fuel use | 6.4 gal/hour
24.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 93.68 hp
69.9 kW |
Fuel use | 6.6 gal/hour
25.0 l/hour |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Hesston 1180 based on its 107.48 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Hesston 1180.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 13.2 hrs
Approximately 13.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (74 gal / 280.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.6 gal/hr (21.2 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Hesston 1180 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Hesston 1180.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)107.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)80.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)109 PS
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