Hesston 1580: all source data

All 58 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerHesston (a part of Fiat)
(no label)Row-Crop tractor
(no label)Original price was $50,000 in 1984
Engine
(no label)Fiat 8.1L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank74 gal | 280.1 L
Transmission
(no label)12-speed
(no label)24-speed
Power
Drawbar (claimed)124 hp | 92.5 kW
PTO (claimed)138 hp | 102.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)123.05 hp | 91.8 kW
PTO (tested)141.44 hp | 105.5 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
Steeringhydrostatic power
(no label)Hydraulic disc brakes
(no label)Supercomfort cab standard with air conditioning
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pressure2450 psi | 168.9 bar
Valves3
Pump flow14.7 gpm | 55.6 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeII
Rear TypeIIIN optional
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions
Wheelbase116.8 inches (2WD) | 296 cm
Wheelbase113.5 inches (4WD) | 288 cm
Weight13350 to 15200 pounds
Front tire11.00-16
Rear tire18.4-38
Electrical
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps65

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Fiat 8365-05
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement494 ci | 8.1 L
Bore/Stroke4.528x5.118 inches | 115 x 130 mm
Compression15.5:1
Rated RPM2200
Starter volts12

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)12-speed
(no label)24-speed
Transmission
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchhydraulic dry disc
(no label)Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L, M, H).
Gears24 forward and 8 reverse
Gears12 forward and reverse

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front11.00-16 (2WD)
Ag front14.9-28 (4WD)
Ag rear18.4-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase116.8 inches (2WD) | 296 cm
Wheelbase113.5 inches (4WD) | 288 cm
2WD Length (2WD)170.3 inches | 432 cm
4WD Length (4WD)174.8 inches | 443 cm
2WD Operating weight (2WD)13,350 lbs | 6055 kg
4WD Operating weight (4WD)15,200 lbs | 6894 kg
Height
2WD Hood (2WD)72.3 inches | 183 cm
4WD Hood (4WD)71.8 inches | 182 cm
Cab112.25 inches | 285 cm