Hesston 1580
The Hesston 1580 is a tractor produced by Hesston. It is equipped with a 494 ci 8.1 L engine. The rated power output is 141.44 hp 105.5 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 13350 to 15200 pounds.
Engine Power
141.44 hp
105.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
74 gal
280.1 L
Transmission
12 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
13,350 lbs
6055 kg
Hesston 1580 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1981 - 1984
80 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1981 - 1984 | |
80 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Hesston (a part of Fiat) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Original price was $50,000 in 1984 | |
Variants | |
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1580DT | 4WD |
Hesston 1580 Engine | |
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Fiat 8.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 74 gal
280.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
Hesston 1580 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 124 hp
92.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 138 hp
102.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 123.05 hp
91.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 141.44 hp
105.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
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 | 3 |
Pump flow | 14.7 gpm
55.6 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 | 116.8 inches (2WD)
296 cm |
113.5 inches (4WD)
288 cm | |
Weight | 13350 to 15200 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 — 494 ci / 8.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Fiat 8365-05 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 494 ci
8.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.528x5.118 inches
115 x 130 mm |
Compression | 15.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
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 |
Clutch | hydraulic dry disc |
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L, M, H). | |
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Transmission — 24 forward and 8 reverse
Gears | 24 forward and 8 reverse |
Transmission — 12 forward and reverse
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Hesston 1580 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 | 116.8 inches (2WD)
296 cm |
113.5 inches (4WD)
288 cm | |
2WD Length | 170.3 inches
432 cm |
4WD Length | 174.8 inches
443 cm |
2WD Operating weight | 13,350 lbs
6055 kg |
4WD Operating weight | 15,200 lbs
6894 kg |
Hesston 1580 Height | |
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2WD Hood | 72.3 inches
183 cm |
4WD Hood | 71.8 inches
182 cm |
Cab | 112.25 inches
285 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1451 | |
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Diesel 12-speed 4WD
September 13 - 23, 1982
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1451 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 141.44 hp
105.5 kW |
Fuel use | 8.4 gal/hour
31.8 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 136.14 hp
101.5 kW |
Fuel use | 7.9 gal/hour
29.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 123.05 hp
91.8 kW |
Fuel use | 8.3 gal/hour
31.4 l/hour |
Max pull | 15342 lbs
6959 kg |
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