Compare/Hesston 580 vs Hesston 60-90

Hesston 580 vs Hesston 60-90

Verdict: Hesston 580 vs Hesston 60-90

The Hesston 580 and the Hesston 60-90 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 580 is the lighter machine (5,060 kg vs 6,292 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 60-90 is the newer design (1984 vs 1981). In short: choose the Hesston 580 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 60-90 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 18.4-30 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

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

580

2WDReference

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580DT

4WDReference

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60-90DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

79.9 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

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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Engine

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44.7 kWReference

Power

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44.7 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

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ether injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

20 forward and 8 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

creeperReference

Pressure

186.3 barReference

Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

36.3 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

I/IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

36.1 kWReference

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Rear valves

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2 or 3Reference

Rear lift

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2245 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2198Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

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Weight

5060 to 6290 poundsReference

6292 to 6754 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

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2WD Wheelbase

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215 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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215 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

2WD Length

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330 cmReference

4WD Length

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343 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2854 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3063 kgReference

2WD Front tread

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147 to 189 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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162 to 195 cmReference

4WD Rear tread

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139 to 200 cmReference

Hesston 580 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

65Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

Hesston 580 Height

Hood

148 cmReference

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ROPS

255 cmReference

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Cab

250 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

13.2 l/hourReference

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Speeds

Hesston 60-90 Height

2WD Hood

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148 cmReference

4WD Hood

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147 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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255 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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254 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.