Hesston 980

The Hesston 980 is a tractor produced by Hesston. It is equipped with a 316 ci 5.2 L engine. The rated power output is 91.12 hp 67.9 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 8251 to 9125 pounds.

Overview

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

Production
Manufacturer	Hesston (a part of Fiat)
Utility tractor
Original price	$37,000 (1984)

Variants
980	2WD
980DT	4WD

Hesston 980 Engine
Fiat 5.2L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	30.6 gal 115.8 L
Engine details ...

Hesston 980 Power
PTO (claimed)	90 hp 67.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)	74.93 hp 55.9 kW
PTO (tested)	91.12 hp 67.9 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Drive	4x2 2WD
	4x4 MFWD 4WD (980DT)
Steering	hydrostatic power
Differential hydraulic disc brakes
Supercomfort cab standard with air conditioning. Optional radio, cassette, and CB radio.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	2702 psi 186.3 bar
Valves	2
Pump flow	11 gpm 41.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	101 inches 256 cm
Weight	8251 to 9125 pounds
Front tire	10.00-16 (2WD)
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	55

References
80 Series Tractors - 50-90 PTO HP published in 1981, by Hesston

Engine

Engine Detail — 316 ci / 5.2 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Fiat 8065
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	316 ci 5.2 L
Bore/Stroke	3.94x4.33 inches 100 x 110 mm
Compression	17:1
Rated RPM	2400
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
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.

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.

Dimensions

Hesston 980 Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 10.00-16 . Rear: (2WD)
	Front: 14.9-24 . Rear: (4WD)
Ag rear	18.4-34
Ag front	12.4-28 (4WD)
Ag rear	13.6-38 (2WD)
	16.9-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	101 inches 256 cm
Length	152 inches (2WD) 386 cm
	157 inches (4WD) 398 cm

Hesston 980 Weight
Operating	8,251 lbs (2WD) 3742 kg
	9,125 lbs (4WD) 4139 kg
Ballasted	12,645 lbs 5735 kg

Hesston 980 Height
Hood	62.5 inches 158 cm
ROPS	105.75 inches 268 cm
Cab	104.5 inches 265 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1354
Diesel 16-speed 4WD June 2 - 17, 1980
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	91.12 hp 67.9 kW
Fuel use	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	74.93 hp 55.9 kW
Fuel use	5.3 gal/hour 20.1 l/hour
Gear 4N used for power test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
Hesston L340 loader
Hesston L340H loader