Hesston 580: all source data

All 62 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)Utility tractor
Original price$18,900 (1984)
Engine
(no label)Fiat 2.8L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank21.1 gal | 79.9 L
Transmission
(no label)8-speed partially synchronized
(no label)16-speed
(no label)8-speed mechanical shuttle
Power
PTO (claimed)50 hp | 37.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)42.08 hp | 31.4 kW
PTO (tested)51.61 hp | 38.5 kW
Mechanical
Drive4x2 2WD
Drive4x4 MFWD 4WD (580DT)
Steeringhydrostatic power
(no label)Differential hydraulic disc brakes
(no label)ROPS standard, cab optional. Optional radio, cassette, and CB radio.
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pressure2702 psi | 186.3 bar
Valves2
Pump flow9.6 gpm | 36.3 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeI/II
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540
Dimensions
Wheelbase84.5 inches (2WD) | 214 cm
Wheelbase85 inches (4WD) | 215 cm
Weight5060 to 6290 pounds
Front tire7.50-16
Rear tire16.9-30
Electrical
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps45

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Fiat 8035
(no label)diesel
(no label)3-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement168 ci | 2.8 L
Bore/Stroke4.05x4.33 inches | 103 x 110 mm
Compression17:1
Rated RPM2650
Starter volts12

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)8-speed partially synchronized
(no label)16-speed
(no label)8-speed mechanical shuttle
Transmission
Typepartially synchronized
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
(no label)Four gears with high and low ranges provide eight forward speeds. Gears 3/4 are synchronized in both ranges.
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse
(no label)Four gears with four ranges provides sixteen forward speeds.
Typemechanical shuttle
Gears8 forward and reverse

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front7.50-16 (2WD)
Ag front11.2-24 (4WD)
Ag rear16.9-30
Dimensions
Wheelbase84.5 inches (2WD) | 214 cm
Wheelbase85 inches (4WD) | 215 cm
Length130 inches (2WD) | 330 cm
Length135 inches (4WD) | 342 cm
Weight
Operating5,060 lbs (2WD) | 2295 kg
Operating6,290 lbs (4WD) | 2853 kg
Ballasted9,210 lbs | 4177 kg
Height
Hood58.5 inches | 148 cm
ROPS100.5 inches | 255 cm
Cab98.5 inches | 250 cm