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Hesston 466 vs Hesston 480-8

Verdict: Hesston 466 vs Hesston 480-8

The Hesston 466 and the Hesston 480-8 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 466 leads on rated power with 45 hp against 43 hp. Hesston 480-8 is the lighter machine (2,413 kg vs 4,851 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 466 is the newer design (1983 vs 1981). In short: choose the Hesston 466 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 480-8 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 466 Tractor
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Hesston 480-8 Tractor
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
45 hp
43 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
HesstonReference
Manufacturer
FiatReference
Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference
Drawbar performanceReference
Original price
$14,800 (1984)Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Variants
466DT
4WDReference
480-8DT
4WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
72.7 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
27.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
28.7 kWReference
27.1 kWReference
Displacement
2.6 LReference
2.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 110 mmReference
100 x 110 mmReference
Compression
17:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
33.7 kWReference
31.8 kWReference
Max power
28.7 kWReference
27.1 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
20 forward and 8 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
33.6 kWReference
31.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
33.7 kWReference
31.8 kWReference
Type
synchronizedReference
open centerReference
Pressure
186.2 barReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
1Reference
Pump flow
41.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
I/IIReference
I/IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
31.8 kWReference
30.1 kWReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
217 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
211 cmReference
Weight
4851 to 5720 poundsReference
2413 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-28Reference
13.6-28Reference
2WD Ag front
6.00-16Reference
4WD Ag front
9.5-24Reference
2WD Ag rear
13.6-28Reference
4WD Ag rear
16.9-28Reference
2WD Length
330 cmReference
4WD Length
337 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
50 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
43 cmReference
2WD Operating
2200 kgReference
4WD Operating
2594 kgReference
Ballasted
3025 kgReference
Wheelbase
199 cmReference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
13.6-28Reference
Operating weight
2413 kgReference
Ballasted weight
3540 kgReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
33Reference
Hesston 466 Height
2WD Hood
144 cmReference
4WD Hood
147 cmReference
Exhaust
238 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
9.5 l/hourReference
9.1 l/hourReference

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.

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