Compare/Hesston 580 vs Hesston 60-66

Hesston 580 vs Hesston 60-66

Verdict: Hesston 580 vs Hesston 60-66

The Hesston 580 and the Hesston 60-66 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 60-66 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 60-66 is the newer design (1985 vs 1981). In short: choose the Hesston 580 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 60-66 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

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Hesston

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Rated power

52 hp

51 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference

FiatReference

Four gears with four ranges provides sixteen forward speeds.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I-III) with normal and creeper ranges.Reference

Original price

$18,900 (1984)Reference

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Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (580DT)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Distributor

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HesstonReference

Variants

580

2WDReference

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580DT

4WDReference

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60-66

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utility 2WDReference

60-66DT

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utility 4WDReference

60-66OR

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orchard 2WDReference

60-66ORDT

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orchard 4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

79.9 LReference

72.7 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

31.4 kWReference

33.5 kWReference

Displacement

2.8 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

103 x 110 mmReference

104 x 115 mmReference

Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2650Reference

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

38.5 kWReference

38.4 kWReference

Max power

31.4 kWReference

33.5 kWReference

Engine

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44.7 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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33.6 kWReference

Power

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44.7 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

38.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

38.5 kWReference

38.4 kWReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

creeperReference

Pressure

186.3 barReference

186.2 barReference

Valves

2Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

36.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

I/IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/groundReference

Power at rated PTO speed

36.1 kWReference

36.2 kWReference

Total flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Control

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position and lower-link draft controlReference

Rear lift

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1778 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

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Weight

5060 to 6290 poundsReference

4901 to 5700 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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Ag front

11.2-24 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

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Length

342 cmReference

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Operating

2853 kgReference

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Ballasted

4177 kgReference

3383 kgReference

2WD Wheelbase

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217 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

2WD Length

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330 cmReference

4WD Length

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337 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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50 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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35 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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139 to 189 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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144 to 187 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 192 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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2223 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2473 kgReference

4WD Operating

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2585 kgReference

Steering wheel

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161 cmReference

Hesston 580 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

33Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

Hesston 580 Height

Hood

148 cmReference

143 cmReference

ROPS

255 cmReference

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Cab

250 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

13.2 l/hourReference

10.6 l/hourReference

Speeds

Hesston 60-66 attachments

Hesston 60-66 Height

2WD ROPS

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234 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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241 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.