hesston 780
![]() | 1981 - 1984
80 SeriesUtility tractor | 1981 - 1984 | 80 Series | Utility tractor |
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1981 - 1984 | ||||
80 Series | ||||
Utility tractor | ||||
1981 - 1984 | |
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80 Series | |
Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Hesston (a part of Fiat) |
Utility tractor | |
Original price was $23,500 in 1984 | |
Variants | |
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780 | 2WD |
780DT | 4WD |
Hesston 780 Engine | |
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Fiat 3.7L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 21.1 gal
79.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
Hesston 780 Transmissions | |
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8-speed partially synchronized | |
16-speed | |
8-speed mechanical shuttle | |
Transmission details ... |
Hesston 780 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 70 hp
52.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 62.88 hp
46.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 70.57 hp
52.6 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet 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 |
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 | 5495 to 6200 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Hesston 780 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ... |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 45 |
| 55 *The 55A alternator was used on tractors with cab and air-conditioning. |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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80 Series Tractors - 50-90 PTO HP published in 1981, by Hesston |
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