Compare/Hesston 466 vs Hesston 580

Hesston 466 vs Hesston 580

Verdict: Hesston 466 vs Hesston 580

The Hesston 466 and the Hesston 580 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 580 leads on rated power with 52 hp against 45 hp. Hesston 466 is the lighter machine (4,851 kg vs 5,060 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 580 holds more fuel (79.9 L vs 72.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Hesston 466 is the newer design (1983 vs 1981). In short: choose the Hesston 580 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 466 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

45 hp

52 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

HesstonReference

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Manufacturer

FiatReference

Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference

Four gears with four ranges provides sixteen forward speeds.Reference

Original price

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$18,900 (1984)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (580DT)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

580

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2WDReference

466DT

4WDReference

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580DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

72.7 LReference

79.9 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

28.7 kWReference

31.4 kWReference

Displacement

2.6 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 110 mmReference

103 x 110 mmReference

Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2650Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

33.7 kWReference

38.5 kWReference

Max power

28.7 kWReference

31.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

33.7 kWReference

38.5 kWReference

Type

synchronizedReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

186.3 barReference

Valves

0 to 2Reference

2Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

36.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

I/IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

31.8 kWReference

36.1 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

217 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

211 cmReference

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Weight

4851 to 5720 poundsReference

5060 to 6290 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

16.9-30Reference

2WD Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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4WD Ag front

9.5-24Reference

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2WD Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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4WD Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

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2WD Length

330 cmReference

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4WD Length

337 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

43 cmReference

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2WD Operating

2200 kgReference

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4WD Operating

2594 kgReference

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Ballasted

3025 kgReference

4177 kgReference

Wheelbase

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215 cmReference

Ag front

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11.2-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-30Reference

Length

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342 cmReference

Operating

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2853 kgReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

45Reference

Hesston 466 Height

2WD Hood

144 cmReference

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4WD Hood

147 cmReference

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Exhaust

238 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

9.5 l/hourReference

13.2 l/hourReference

Hesston 580 attachments

Attachment overview

Hesston 580 Height

Hood

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148 cmReference

ROPS

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255 cmReference

Cab

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250 cmReference

Speeds

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.