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Hesston 1580 vs Hesston 1880
Verdict: Hesston 1580 vs Hesston 1880
The Hesston 1580 and the Hesston 1880 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 1880 leads on rated power with 162 hp against 141 hp. Hesston 1580 is the lighter machine (13,350 kg vs 13,448 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Hesston 1880 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 1580 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Hesston
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Hesston
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
141 hp
162 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L, M, H).Reference
Drawbar performanceReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Original price
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$57,125 (1990)Reference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Variants
1580DT
4WDReference
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1880DT
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4WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
280.1 LReference
280.1 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
92.5 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
91.8 kWReference
101.8 kWReference
Displacement
8.1 LReference
8.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
115 x 130 mmReference
115 x 130 mmReference
Compression
15.5:1Reference
15.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
105.5 kWReference
121.2 kWReference
Max power
91.8 kWReference
101.8 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
12 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
102.9 kWReference
119.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
105.5 kWReference
121.2 kWReference
Type
open centerReference
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Pressure
168.9 barReference
168.9 barReference
Valves
3Reference
3Reference
Pump flow
55.6 lpmReference
55.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIN optionalReference
IIIN optionalReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
101.5 kWReference
119.2 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
288 cmReference
288 cmReference
Weight
13350 to 15200 poundsReference
13448 to 16990 poundsReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
20.8-38Reference
Ag front
14.9-28 (4WD)Reference
16.9-28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
20.8-38Reference
2WD Length
432 cmReference
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4WD Length
443 cmReference
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2WD Operating weight
6055 kgReference
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4WD Operating weight
6894 kgReference
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Length
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450 cmReference
Operating
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7706 kgReference
Ballasted
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8940 kgReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
65Reference
65Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Hesston 1580 Height
2WD Hood
183 cmReference
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4WD Hood
182 cmReference
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Cab
285 cmReference
293 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
31.4 l/hourReference
35.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
6959 kgReference
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Hesston 1880 Height
Hood
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182 cmReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.