Hesston 480-8

The Hesston 480-8 is a tractor produced by Hesston. It is equipped with a 158 ci 2.6 L engine. The rated power output is 42.58 hp 31.8 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 5,320 lbs 2413 kg.

Overview

	1981 - 1984 Utility tractor
1981 - 1984
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Hesston (a part of Fiat)
Utility tractor
Original price	$14,800 (1984)

Variants
480-8DT	4WD

Hesston 480-8 Engine
UTB 2.6L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Hesston 480-8 Transmission
8-speed
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Hesston 480-8 Power
Drawbar (claimed)	37 hp 27.6 kW
PTO (claimed)	42.6 hp 31.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)	36.33 hp 27.1 kW
PTO (tested)	42.58 hp 31.8 kW
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Mechanical
Drive	4x2 2WD
	4x4 MFWD 4WD optional

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Valves	1

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I/II

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	78.7 inches 199 cm
Weight	5,320 lbs 2413 kg
Front tire	7.50-16
Rear tire	13.6-28
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Engine

Engine Detail — 158 ci / 2.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	UTB
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	158 ci 2.6 L
Bore/Stroke	3.937x4.33 inches 100 x 110 mm
Compression	17:1
Rated RPM	2600
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverse

Dimensions

Hesston 480-8 Tires
Ag front	7.50-16
Ag rear	13.6-28

Dimensions
Wheelbase	78.7 inches 199 cm
Operating weight	5,320 lbs (4WD) 2413 kg
Ballasted weight	7,805 lbs 3540 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1385
Diesel 12-speed 4WD April 21 - May 1, 1981 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1385 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	42.58 hp 31.8 kW
Fuel use	2.7 gal/hour 10.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	40.36 hp 30.1 kW
Fuel use	2.4 gal/hour 9.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	36.33 hp 27.1 kW
Fuel use	2.7 gal/hour 10.2 l/hour