Compare/Hesston 566 vs Hesston 580

Hesston 566 vs Hesston 580

Verdict: Hesston 566 vs Hesston 580

The Hesston 566 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 51 hp. Hesston 566 is the lighter machine (4,901 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 566 is the newer design (1983 vs 1981). In short: choose the Hesston 580 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 566 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

51 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

$17,720 (1984)Reference

$18,900 (1984)Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (566DT)Reference

4x4 MFWD 4WD (580DT)Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

580

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2WDReference

566DT

4WDReference

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580DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

72.7 LReference

79.9 LReference

Displacement

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

103 x 110 mmReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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31.4 kWReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2650Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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38.5 kWReference

Max power

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31.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.0 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Type

synchronizedReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

186.3 barReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

2Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

36.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

I/IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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38.5 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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36.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

211 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

4901 to 5452 poundsReference

5060 to 6290 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

16.9-30Reference

Ag front

9.5-24 (4WD)Reference

11.2-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

16.9-28 (4WD)Reference

16.9-30Reference

Length

337 cmReference

342 cmReference

Operating weight

2473 kgReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Operating

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2853 kgReference

Ballasted

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4177 kgReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

45Reference

Hesston 566 Height

Hood

147 cmReference

148 cmReference

Exhaust

238 cmReference

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Hesston 580 attachments

Attachment overview

Hesston 580 Height

ROPS

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255 cmReference

Cab

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250 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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13.2 l/hourReference

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.