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Tractor · 1981Unverified

Hesston 580

Name: Hesston 580
Brand: Hesston

Hesston 580 — 80 Series · 52 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Hesston 580 is a tractor with a rated power output of approximately 52 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class. It was manufactured between 1981 and 1984. The model features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and is equipped with mechanical front-wheel drive coupled with a hydrostatic transmission. Its operating weight ranges from 5060 to 6290 pounds, allowing for cultivation of up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

73 rows

Recorded power

52 hp

Transmissions

8-speed partially synchronized

Production years

1981-1984

Verified variants

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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.

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