Hesston 880-5
The Hesston 880-5 is a tractor produced by Hesston. It is equipped with a 279 ci 4.6 L engine. The rated power output is 81.32 hp 60.6 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 7225 to 8750 pounds.
Engine Power
81.32 hp
60.6 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
30.6 gal
115.8 L
Transmission
16 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
7225 to 8750 pounds
Hesston 880-5 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1981 - 1984
80 SeriesUtility tractor |
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1981 - 1984 | |
80 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Hesston (a part of Fiat) |
Utility tractor | |
Original price | $33,000 (1984) |
Variants | |
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880-5 | 2WD |
880-5DT | 4WD |
Hesston 880-5 Engine | |
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Fiat 4.6L 5-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 30.6 gal
115.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
Hesston 880-5 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 80 hp
59.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 67.78 hp
50.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 81.32 hp
60.6 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 MFWD 4WD (880-5DT) | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Differential hydraulic disc brakes | |
Supercomfort cab standard 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 | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 96 inches
243 cm |
Weight | 7225 to 8750 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
References | |
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80 Series Tractors - 50-90 PTO HP published in 1981, by Hesston |
Engine
Engine Detail — 279 ci / 4.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Fiat 8055 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 5-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 279 ci
4.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.05x4.33 inches
103 x 110 mm |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed | |
16-speed |
Transmission — 12 forward and 3 reverse
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
Four gears with three ranges provide twelve forward speeds. Synchronized shift between gears. | |
With 18.4-34 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 18.4-34 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Hesston 880-5 Tires | |
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Ag front | 10.00-16 (2WD) |
14.9-24 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 96 inches
243 cm |
Length | 144 inches (2WD)
365 cm |
149 inches (4WD)
378 cm | |
Hesston 880-5 Weight | |
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Operating | 7,225 lbs (2WD)
3277 kg |
8,750 lbs (4WD)
3969 kg | |
Ballasted | 11,560 lbs
5243 kg |
Hesston 880-5 Height | |
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Hood | 61.75 inches
156 cm |
ROPS | 102.25 inches
259 cm |
Cab | 100.5 inches
255 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1353 | |
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Diesel 12-speed 4WD
May 30 - June 12, 1980
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1353 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 81.32 hp
60.6 kW |
Fuel use | 5.1 gal/hour
19.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 80.95 hp
60.4 kW |
Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour
18.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 67.78 hp
50.5 kW |
Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour
18.9 l/hour |
Gear 4N used for power test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Hesston L340 loader | |
Hesston L340H loader |
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