Hesston 780: all source data

All 63 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
(no label)Original price was $23,500 in 1984
Engine
(no label)Fiat 3.7L 4-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)70 hp | 52.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)62.88 hp | 46.9 kW
PTO (tested)70.57 hp | 52.6 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)ROPS standard, Supercomfort cab optional with air conditioning. Optional radio, cassette, and CB radio.
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pressure2702 psi | 186.3 bar
Valves2
Pump flow11 gpm | 41.6 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeII
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540
Dimensions
Wheelbase89 inches | 226 cm
Weight5495 to 6200 pounds
Front tire7.50-16
Rear tire18.4-30
Electrical
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps45
Charging amps55
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Fiat 8045
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement224 ci | 3.7 L
Bore/Stroke4.03x4.33 inches | 102 x 110 mm
Compression17:1
Rated RPM2500
Starterelectric
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 front12.4-24 (4WD)
Ag rear18.4-30
Dimensions
Wheelbase89 inches | 226 cm
2WD Length (2WD)135 inches | 342 cm
4WD Length (4WD)144 inches | 365 cm
Weight
2WD Operating (2WD)5495 lbs | 2492 kg
4WD Operating (4WD)6200 lbs | 2812 kg
Ballasted10100 lbs | 4581 kg
Height
2WD Hood (2WD)59.5 inches | 151 cm
4WD Hood (4WD)60 inches | 152 cm
ROPS102.5 inches | 260 cm
Cab103.5 inches | 262 cm