Hesston 680
The Hesston 680 is a tractor produced by Hesston. It is equipped with a 211 ci 3.5 L engine. The listed engine power is 62.47 hp 46.6 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and reverse. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 5407 to 6029 pounds.
Engine Power
62.47 hp
46.6 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
21.1 gal
79.9 L
Transmission
8 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
5,407 lbs (2WD)
2452 kg
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 | |
Built in Italy | |
Original price | $21,550 (1984) |
Variants | |
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680 | 2WD |
680DT | 4WD |
Hesston 680 Engine | |
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Fiat 3.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 21.1 gal
79.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Hesston 680 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 62 hp
46.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 53.33 hp
39.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 62.47 hp
46.6 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 MFWD 4WD (680DT) | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Differential hydraulic disc brakes | |
ROPS standard, Supercomfort cab optional with air conditioning. Optional radio, cassette, and CB radio. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2702 psi
186.3 bar |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 11 gpm
41.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 4,410 lbs
2000 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 89 inches
226 cm |
Weight | 5407 to 6029 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 |
55 (with cab and A/C) | |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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680 - 680 DT published in 1, by Hesston | |
80 Series Tractors - 50-90 PTO HP published in 1981, by Hesston | |
90 Series Tractors - 107 to 162 PTO HP published in 1987, by Hesston |
Engine
Engine Detail — 211 ci / 3.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Fiat 8045 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 211 ci
3.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.94x4.33 inches
100 x 110 mm |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
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 680 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 | 89 inches
226 cm |
Length | 135 inches (2WD)
342 cm |
140 inches (4WD)
355 cm | |
Operating weight | 5,407 lbs (2WD)
2452 kg |
6,029 lbs (4WD)
2734 kg | |
Hesston 680 Height | |
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Hood | 58.5 inches (2WD)
148 cm |
64.5 inches (4WD)
163 cm | |
ROPS | 101.5 inches
257 cm |
Cab | 99.5 inches
252 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1352 | |
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Diesel 8-speed 4WD
May 30 - June 10, 1980
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1352 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 62.47 hp
46.6 kW |
Fuel use | 3.6 gal/hour
13.6 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 61.20 hp
45.6 kW |
Fuel use | 3.5 gal/hour
13.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 53.33 hp
39.8 kW |
Fuel use | 3.6 gal/hour
13.6 l/hour |
Gear 1H used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,252 lbs
2835 kg |
Gear 3L used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Hesston L340 loader | |
Hesston L340H loader |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Hesston 680 based on its 62.47 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 3 to 4 Bottom (16")3 - 4 铧 (40 cm) | Heavy Duty | Suitable for medium loam and stubble turnover. |
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 | 4x4 to 4x5 Round Baler1.2x1.5 m 紧凑圆捆机 | Heavy Duty | Silage and dry hay; 540 RPM PTO with slip-clutch. |
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 680.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.5 hrs
Approximately 6.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (21.1 gal / 79.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~3.2 gal/hr (12.3 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 680 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Hesston 680.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)62.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)46.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)63.3 PS
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