Hesston 80-66
The Hesston 80-66 is a tractor produced by Hesston. It is equipped with a 238.5 ci 3.9 L engine. The rated power output is 80 hp 59.7 kW. Transmission: 20 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 5800 to 6535 pounds.
Engine Power
80 hp
59.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
19.2 gal
72.7 L
Transmission
20 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
5800 to 6535 pounds
Hesston 80-66 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1985 - 1991
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1985 - 1991 | |
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1985 - 1991 | |
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Utility tractor | |
Fiat built |
Production | |
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Distributor | Hesston |
Manufacturer | Fiat |
Utility tractor | |
Original price was $26,500 in 1990 | |
Variants | |
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80-66 | utility 2WD |
80-66DT | utility 4WD |
80-66OR | orchard 2WD |
80-66ORDT | orchard 4WD |
80-66HC | high-crop |
80-66HCDT | high-crop 4WD |
Hesston 80-66 Engine | |
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Fiat 3.9L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 19.2 gal
72.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Hesston 80-66 Power | |
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Engine | 80 hp
59.7 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 62 hp
46.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 70 hp
52.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 62.21 hp
46.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 70.43 hp
52.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Differential mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Four-post ROPS. Canopy optional. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2700 psi
186.2 bar |
Valves | 1 to 3 |
Total flow | 11 gpm
41.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position and lower-link draft control |
Rear lift | 5194 lbs
2355 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/ground |
540/1000 OptOptional | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 90.7 inches
230 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 88.5 inches
224 cm |
Weight | 5800 to 6535 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 18.4-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 33 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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66 Series Tractors 45 to 70 PTO HP published in 1985, by Hesston | |
66 Series Tractors Models 55-66, 60-66, 70-66, 80-66 - 45 to 70 PTO HP published in 1985, by Hesston |
Engine
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1985 - 1991 | |
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Engine Detail — 238.5 ci / 3.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Fiat 8045.05 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 238.5 ci
3.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.094x4.527 inches
104 x 115 mm |
Power | 80 hp
59.7 kW |
Pre-heating | ether |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Hesston 80-66 Engine | |
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Transmission
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Transmission options | |
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12-speed partially synchronized | |
12-speed mechanical shuttle | |
20-speed creeper |
Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse partially synchronized
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I-III). Shifts between gears are synchronized. | |
With 18.4-30 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 12 forward and reverse mechanical shuttle
Type | mechanical shuttle |
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I-III) with shuttle. | |
With 18.4-30 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 20 forward and 8 reverse creeper
Type | creeper |
Gears | 20 forward and 8 reverse |
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I-III) with normal and creeper ranges. | |
With 18.4-30 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
![]() | 1985 - 1991
66 SeriesUtility tractorFiat built |
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1985 - 1991 | |
66 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Fiat built | |
1985 - 1991 | |
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66 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Fiat built |
Hesston 80-66 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 18.4-30 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 90.7 inches
230 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 88.5 inches
224 cm |
2WD Length | 139 inches
353 cm |
4WD Length | 143 inches
363 cm |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 21.5 inches
54 cm |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 16 inches
40 cm |
2WD Front tread | 55.1 to 74.75 inches
139 to 189 cm |
4WD Front tread | 60.25 to 77 inches
153 to 195 cm |
Rear tread | 55.1 to 78.75 inches
139 to 200 cm |
Hesston 80-66 Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 5800 lbs
2630 kg |
4WD Shipping | 6450 lbs
2925 kg |
4WD Operating | 6535 lbs
2964 kg |
Ballasted | 9400 lbs
4263 kg |
Hesston 80-66 Height | |
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Steering wheel | 67 inches
170 cm |
Hood | 59 inches
149 cm |
ROPS | 100 inches
254 cm |
Tests
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1985 - 1991 | |
66 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Fiat built | |
1985 - 1991 | |
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66 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Fiat built |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1534 | |
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Diesel 12-speed 4WD
October 1 - 11, 1984
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1534 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 70.43 hp
52.5 kW |
Fuel use | 4.1 gal/hour
15.5 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 68.91 hp
51.4 kW |
Fuel use | 4.0 gal/hour
15.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 62.21 hp
46.4 kW |
Fuel use | 4.2 gal/hour
15.9 l/hour |
Max pull | 7245 lbs
3286 kg |
Attachments
![]() | 1985 - 1991
66 SeriesUtility tractorFiat built |
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1985 - 1991 | |
66 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Fiat built | |
1985 - 1991 | |
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66 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Fiat built |
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