Hesston 1580
The Hesston 1580 is a tractor produced by Hesston. It is equipped with a 494 ci 8.1 L engine. The listed engine power 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
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 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 |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Hesston 1580 based on its 141.44 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
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 | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
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 1580.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.1 hrs
Approximately 10.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (74 gal / 280.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.4 gal/hr (27.8 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 1580 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Hesston 1580.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)141.4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)105.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)143.4 PS
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