Compare/Hesston 780 vs Hesston 80-66

Hesston 780 vs Hesston 80-66

Verdict: Hesston 780 vs Hesston 80-66

The Hesston 780 and the Hesston 80-66 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. Hesston 780 is the lighter machine (5,495 kg vs 5,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 780 holds more fuel (79.9 L vs 72.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Hesston 80-66 is the newer design (1985 vs 1981). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

70 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

Distributor

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HesstonReference

Variants

780

2WDReference

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780DT

4WDReference

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80-66

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utility 2WDReference

80-66DT

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utility 4WDReference

80-66OR

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orchard 2WDReference

80-66ORDT

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orchard 4WDReference

80-66HC

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high-cropReference

80-66HCDT

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high-crop 4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

79.9 LReference

72.7 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

46.9 kWReference

46.4 kWReference

Displacement

3.7 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

104 x 115 mmReference

Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

52.6 kWReference

52.5 kWReference

Max power

44.7 kWReference

46.4 kWReference

Engine

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59.7 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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46.2 kWReference

Power

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59.7 kWReference

Pre-heating

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etherReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

52.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

52.6 kWReference

52.5 kWReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

creeperReference

Pressure

186.3 barReference

186.2 barReference

Valves

2Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

49.7 kWReference

51.4 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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2355 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

226 cmReference

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Weight

5495 to 6200 poundsReference

5800 to 6535 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

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Ag front

12.4-24 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-30Reference

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2WD Length

342 cmReference

353 cmReference

4WD Length

365 cmReference

363 cmReference

2WD Operating

2492 kgReference

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4WD Operating

2812 kgReference

2964 kgReference

Ballasted

4581 kgReference

4263 kgReference

2WD Wheelbase

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230 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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224 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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18.4-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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54 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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40 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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139 to 189 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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153 to 195 cmReference

Rear tread

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139 to 200 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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2630 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2925 kgReference

Steering wheel

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170 cmReference

Hesston 780 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

33Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Hesston 780 Height

2WD Hood

151 cmReference

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4WD Hood

152 cmReference

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ROPS

260 cmReference

254 cmReference

Cab

262 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

15.1 l/hourReference

15.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3286 kgReference

Speeds

Hesston 80-66 attachments

Hesston 80-66 Height

Hood

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149 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.