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Hesston 1880

Hesston 1880 — 80 Series · 162 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Hesston 1880 is a tractor with a rated power output of 162 hp, positioning it at the more powerful end of its class. This model was manufactured between 1981 and 1984. It features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine paired with mechanical front-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. The operating weight of the Hesston 1880 ranges from 13448 to 16990 pounds, making it suitable for operations spanning 600 to 1,500 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
162 hp
Max power
101.8 kW
Weight
13448 to 16990 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
64 rows
Recorded power
162 hp
Transmissions
12-speed
Production years
1981-1984
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerHesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Original price$57,125 (1990)Reference
Drive4x2 2WDReference
Drive4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Supercomfort cab standard with air conditioningReference

Variants

1880DT4WDReference

Engine

Fiat 8.1L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank280.1 LReference
Drawbar (tested)101.8 kWReference
Fiat 8365-25Reference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement8.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke115 x 130 mmReference
Compression15.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Power at rated engine speed121.2 kWReference
Max power101.8 kWReference

Transmission

12-speedReference
24-speedReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Gears24 forward and 8 reverseReference
Gears12 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)119.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)121.2 kWReference
Pressure168.9 barReference
Valves3Reference
Pump flow55.6 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear TypeIIIN optionalReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed119.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase296 cmReference
Wheelbase288 cmReference
Weight13448 to 16990 poundsReference
Front tire11.00-16Reference
Rear tire20.8-38Reference
Ag front11.00-16 (2WD)Reference
Ag front16.9-28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear20.8-38Reference
Length436 cmReference
Length450 cmReference
Operating6100 kgReference
Operating7706 kgReference
Ballasted8940 kgReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps65Reference
Battery volts12Reference

Hesston 1880 Height

Hood183 cmReference
Hood182 cmReference
Cab293 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 12-speed 4WDSeptember 29 - October 6, 1981Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1410 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use36.3 l/hourReference
Fuel use34.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use35.6 l/hourReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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