Hesston 580
The Hesston 580 is a tractor produced by Hesston. It is equipped with a 168 ci 2.8 L engine. The listed engine power is 51.61 hp 38.5 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and reverse. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 5060 to 6290 pounds.
Engine Power
51.61 hp
38.5 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
21.1 gal
79.9 L
Transmission
8 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
5060 to 6290 pounds
Overview
 | 1981 - 1984
80 SeriesUtility tractor
80 Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Hesston (a part of Fiat) |
Utility tractor | |
Original price | $18,900 (1984) |
Variants | |
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580 | 2WD |
580DT | 4WD |
Hesston 580 Engine | |
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Fiat 2.8L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 21.1 gal
79.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Hesston 580 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 50 hp
37.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 42.08 hp
31.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 51.61 hp
38.5 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 MFWD 4WD (580DT) | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Differential hydraulic disc brakes | |
ROPS standard, cab optional. Optional radio, cassette, and CB radio. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2702 psi
186.3 bar |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 9.6 gpm
36.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I/II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 84.5 inches (2WD)
214 cm |
85 inches (4WD)
215 cm | |
Weight | 5060 to 6290 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 45 |
References | |
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80 Series Tractors - 50-90 PTO HP published in 1981, by Hesston |
Engine
Engine Detail — 168 ci / 2.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Fiat 8035 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 168 ci
2.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.05x4.33 inches
103 x 110 mm |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2650 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed partially synchronized | |
16-speed | |
8-speed mechanical shuttle |
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse partially synchronized
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Four gears with high and low ranges provide eight forward speeds. Gears 3/4 are synchronized in both ranges. | |
With 16.9-30 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 16 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Four gears with four ranges provides sixteen forward speeds. | |
With 16.9-30 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 8 forward and reverse mechanical shuttle
Type | mechanical shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
With 16.9-30 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Hesston 580 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-16 (2WD) |
11.2-24 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 16.9-30 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 84.5 inches (2WD)
214 cm |
85 inches (4WD)
215 cm | |
Length | 130 inches (2WD)
330 cm |
135 inches (4WD)
342 cm | |
Hesston 580 Weight | |
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Operating | 5,060 lbs (2WD)
2295 kg |
6,290 lbs (4WD)
2853 kg | |
Ballasted | 9,210 lbs
4177 kg |
Hesston 580 Height | |
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Hood | 58.5 inches
148 cm |
ROPS | 100.5 inches
255 cm |
Cab | 98.5 inches
250 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1292 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
October 17 - 26, 1978
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1292 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 51.61 hp
38.5 kW |
Fuel use | 3.7 gal/hour
14.0 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 48.42 hp
36.1 kW |
Fuel use | 3.3 gal/hour
12.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 42.08 hp
31.4 kW |
Fuel use | 3.5 gal/hour
13.2 l/hour |
Gear 3N used for power test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Hesston L340 loader | |
Hesston L340H loader |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Hesston 580 based on its 51.61 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 6 ft (72 in)1.8 m | Medium Duty | Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm | Medium Duty | Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
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 580.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.9 hrs
Approximately 7.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (21.1 gal / 79.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.7 gal/hr (10.2 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 580 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Hesston 580.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)51.6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)38.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)52.3 PS
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