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Hesston 1880

The Hesston 1880 is a tractor produced by Hesston. It is equipped with a 494 ci 8.1 L engine. The listed engine power is 162.48 hp 121.2 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and reverse. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 13448 to 16990 pounds.

Engine Power
162.48 hp 121.2 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
74 gal 280.1 L
Transmission
12 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
13448 to 16990 pounds

Overview

Hesston 1880 tractor photo
1981 - 1984 80 SeriesRow-Crop tractor 80 Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Hesston (a part of Fiat)
Row-Crop tractor
Original price
$57,125 (1990)
Variants
1880DT
4WD
Hesston 1880 Engine
Fiat 8.1L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
74 gal 280.1 L
Engine details ...
Hesston 1880 Power
PTO (claimed)
160 hp 119.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)
136.47 hp 101.8 kW
PTO (tested)
162.48 hp 121.2 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Drive
4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD optional
Steering
hydrostatic power
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Supercomfort cab standard with air conditioning
Hydraulics
Pressure
2450 psi 168.9 bar
Valves
3
Pump flow
14.7 gpm 55.6 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II
IIIN optional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
116.8 inches (2WD) 296 cm
113.5 inches (4WD) 288 cm
Weight
13448 to 16990 pounds
Front tire
11.00-16
Rear tire
20.8-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
65
Battery volts
12

Engine

Engine Detail — 494 ci / 8.1 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Fiat 8365-25
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
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 1880 Tires
Ag front
11.00-16 (2WD)
16.9-28 (4WD)
Ag rear
20.8-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116.8 inches (2WD) 296 cm
113.5 inches (4WD) 288 cm
Length
171.8 inches (2WD) 436 cm
177.5 inches (4WD) 450 cm
Hesston 1880 Weight
Operating
13,448 lbs (2WD) 6100 kg
16,990 lbs (4WD) 7706 kg
Ballasted
19,710 lbs 8940 kg
Hesston 1880 Height
Hood
72.3 inches (2WD) 183 cm
71.8 inches (4WD) 182 cm
Cab
115.5 inches 293 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1410
Diesel 12-speed 4WD September 29 - October 6, 1981 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1410 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
162.48 hp 121.2 kW
Fuel use
9.6 gal/hour 36.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
159.83 hp 119.2 kW
Fuel use
9.2 gal/hour 34.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
136.47 hp 101.8 kW
Fuel use
9.4 gal/hour 35.6 l/hour

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Hesston 1880 based on its 162.48 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm)Commercial / Field ScaleLarge acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼Commercial / Field ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep 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 ScaleWide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)Commercial / Field ScaleHigh-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).
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 1880.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.8 hrs

Approximately 8.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (74 gal / 280.1 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.4 gal/hr (32 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 1880 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Hesston 1880.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)162.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)121.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)164.7 PS

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