Compare/Hesston 580 vs Hesston 60-66 Orchard

Hesston 580 vs Hesston 60-66 Orchard

Verdict: Hesston 580 vs Hesston 60-66 Orchard

The Hesston 580 and the Hesston 60-66 Orchard 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 Orchard is the lighter machine (4,710 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 57.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Hesston 60-66 Orchard is the newer design (1985 vs 1981). In short: choose the Hesston 580 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 60-66 Orchard 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

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

With 14.9-24 rear tires.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

57.9 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

31.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.8 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

103 x 110 mmReference

104 x 115 mmReference

Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2650Reference

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

38.5 kWReference

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Max power

31.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

38.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

38.5 kWReference

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Type

mechanical shuttleReference

Pressure

186.3 barReference

186.2 barReference

Valves

2Reference

Pump flow

36.3 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

I/IIReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

36.1 kWReference

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Control

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position and lower-link draft controlReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

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Weight

5060 to 6290 poundsReference

4710 to 5060 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

27x9.50-15Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

14.9-24Reference

Ag front

11.2-24 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

16.9-24Reference

Length

342 cmReference

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Operating

2853 kgReference

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Ballasted

4177 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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188 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

2WD Ag front

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6.50-16Reference

4WD Ag front

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38x14.00-20Reference

Lawn/turf front

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9.50-16Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18.4-16Reference

2WD Length

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294 cmReference

4WD Length

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304 cmReference

Width

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136 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

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2136 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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2295 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

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137 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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135 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

125 cmReference

ROPS

255 cmReference

236 cmReference

Cab

250 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

13.2 l/hourReference

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Speeds

Hesston 60-66 Orchard attachments

Hesston 60-66 Orchard Height

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.