Tractor · 1981Unverified
Hesston 580
Hesston 580 — 80 Series · 52 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
52 hp
Max power
31.4 kW
Weight
5060 to 6290 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerHesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
Utility tractorReference
Original price$18,900 (1984)Reference
Drive4x2 2WDReference
Drive4x4 MFWD 4WD (580DT)Reference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Differential hydraulic disc brakesReference
ROPS standard, cab optional. Optional radio, cassette, and CB radio.Reference
Variants
5802WDReference
580DT4WDReference
Engine
Fiat 2.8L 3-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank79.9 LReference
Drawbar (tested)31.4 kWReference
Fiat 8035Reference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke103 x 110 mmReference
Compression17:1Reference
Rated RPM2650Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Power at rated engine speed38.5 kWReference
Max power31.4 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed partially synchronizedReference
16-speedReference
8-speed mechanical shuttleReference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Four gears with high and low ranges provide eight forward speeds. Gears 3/4 are synchronized in both ranges.Reference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Four gears with four ranges provides sixteen forward speeds.Reference
Typemechanical shuttleReference
Gears8 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)37.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)38.5 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pressure186.3 barReference
Valves2Reference
Pump flow36.3 lpmReference
Rear TypeI/IIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed36.1 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase214 cmReference
Wheelbase215 cmReference
Weight5060 to 6290 poundsReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire16.9-30Reference
Ag front7.50-16 (2WD)Reference
Ag front11.2-24 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear16.9-30Reference
Length330 cmReference
Length342 cmReference
Operating2295 kgReference
Operating2853 kgReference
Ballasted4177 kgReference
Hesston 580 attachments
front-end loaderReference
Electrical
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps45Reference
Attachment overview
Hesston L340 loaderReference
Hesston L340H loaderReference
Hesston 580 Height
Hood148 cmReference
ROPS255 cmReference
Cab250 cmReference
Test results
Diesel 16-speed 4WDOctober 17 - 26, 1978Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1292 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use14.0 l/hourReference
Fuel use12.5 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use13.2 l/hourReference
Gear 3N used for power test.Reference
Speeds
With 16.9-30 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.