Hesston 580

The Hesston 580 is a tractor produced by Hesston. It is equipped with a 168 ci 2.8 L engine. The rated power output is 51.61 hp 38.5 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and reverse. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 5060 to 6290 pounds.

Overview

	1981 - 1984 80 SeriesUtility tractor
1981 - 1984
80 Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Hesston (a part of Fiat)
Utility tractor
Original price	$18,900 (1984)

Variants
580	2WD
580DT	4WD

Hesston 580 Engine
Fiat 2.8L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	21.1 gal 79.9 L
Engine details ...

Hesston 580 Power
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
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
Type	open center
Pressure	2702 psi 186.3 bar
Valves	2
Pump flow	9.6 gpm 36.3 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I/II

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

Dimensions & Tires
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
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	45

References
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
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.

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.

Transmission — 8 forward and reverse mechanical shuttle

Type	mechanical shuttle
Gears	8 forward and reverse
With 16.9-30 rear tires.

Dimensions

Hesston 580 Tires
Ag front	7.50-16 (2WD)
	11.2-24 (4WD)
Ag rear	16.9-30

Dimensions
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
Operating	5,060 lbs (2WD) 2295 kg
	6,290 lbs (4WD) 2853 kg
Ballasted	9,210 lbs 4177 kg

Hesston 580 Height
Hood	58.5 inches 148 cm
ROPS	100.5 inches 255 cm
Cab	98.5 inches 250 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1292
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
Hesston L340 loader
Hesston L340H loader