Compare/Hesston 780 vs Hesston 80-66 High Clearance

Hesston 780 vs Hesston 80-66 High Clearance

Verdict: Hesston 780 vs Hesston 80-66 High Clearance

The Hesston 780 and the Hesston 80-66 High Clearance 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 High Clearance 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

With 13.6-38 rear tires.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

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Displacement

3.7 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

104 x 115 mmReference

Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

52.6 kWReference

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Max power

44.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

52.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

52.6 kWReference

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Type

mechanical shuttleReference

creeperReference

Pressure

186.3 barReference

186.2 barReference

Valves

2Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/ground (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

49.7 kWReference

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Control

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position and lower-link draft controlReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

226 cmReference

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Weight

5495 to 6200 poundsReference

5800 to 7290 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

9.5-42Reference

Ag front

12.4-24 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-30Reference

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2WD Length

342 cmReference

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4WD Length

365 cmReference

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2WD Operating

2492 kgReference

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4WD Operating

2812 kgReference

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Ballasted

4581 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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210 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

2WD Ag front

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7.50-18Reference

4WD Ag front

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12.4-38Reference

2WD Ag rear

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12.4-38Reference

4WD Ag rear

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12.4-38Reference

2WD Shipping weight

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2630 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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3306 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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80 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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62 cmReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

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63 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)

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65 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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167/177/182/193/203/208/218 cmReference

2WD Rear tread

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152 to 193 cmReference

4WD Rear tread

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142/152/157/160/172/177/187 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

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Cab

262 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

15.1 l/hourReference

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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.