The Hesston 480-8 is a tractor with an approximate output of 43 hp, categorising it as a lighter model within its class. Manufactured between 1981 and 1984, the 480-8 is equipped with a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, and features mechanical front-wheel drive with an 8-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is listed at 2413 kg, and it is suitable for use on areas of up to 200 acres.
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Rated power
43 hp
Max power
27.1 kW
Weight
2413 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
43 rows
Recorded power
43 hp
Recorded weight
2413 kg
Transmissions
8-speed
Production years
1981-1984
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerHesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
Utility tractorReference
Original price$14,800 (1984)Reference
Drive4x2 2WDReference
Drive4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Variants
480-8DT4WDReference
Engine
UTB 2.6L 3-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (claimed)27.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)27.1 kWReference
UTBReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke100 x 110 mmReference
Compression17:1Reference
Rated RPM2600Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Power at rated engine speed31.8 kWReference
Max power27.1 kWReference
Transmission
8-speedReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)31.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)31.8 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Valves1Reference
Rear TypeI/IIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed30.1 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase199 cmReference
Weight2413 kgReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire13.6-28Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear13.6-28Reference
Operating weight2413 kgReference
Ballasted weight3540 kgReference
Test results
Diesel 12-speed 4WDApril 21 - May 1, 1981Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1385 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use10.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use9.1 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
