Compare/Hesston 780 vs Hesston 80-66 Orchard

Hesston 780 vs Hesston 80-66 Orchard

Verdict: Hesston 780 vs Hesston 80-66 Orchard

The Hesston 780 and the Hesston 80-66 Orchard are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. Hesston 80-66 Orchard is the lighter machine (5,115 kg vs 5,495 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 57.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Hesston 80-66 Orchard 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

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Hesston

Fit score

Best match

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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 14.9-24 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

57.9 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

12 forward and 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

Pressure

186.3 barReference

186.2 barReference

Valves

2Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

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

5115 to 5350 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

27x9.50-15Reference

Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

14.9-24Reference

Ag front

12.4-24 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-30Reference

16.9-24Reference

2WD Length

342 cmReference

308 cmReference

4WD Length

365 cmReference

320 cmReference

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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199 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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211 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

Width

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136 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

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2320 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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2426 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 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

236 cmReference

Cab

262 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

15.1 l/hourReference

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Speeds

Hesston 80-66 Orchard attachments

Hesston 80-66 Orchard Height

Hood

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125 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.