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Tractor · 1981Unverified

Hesston 780

Name: Hesston 780
Brand: Hesston

Hesston 780 — 80 Series · 70 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Hesston 780 is a tractor with a rated power output of 70 hp, positioning it within the middle range of its class. It was produced from 1981 to 1984. The tractor features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled to a 4-wheel drive system with an 8-speed gearbox. Its listed operating weights range from 5495 to 6200 pounds, with an estimated capacity for jobs covering approximately 200 acres.

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

Rated power

70 hp

Max power

46.9 kW

Weight

5495 to 6200 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

83 rows

Recorded power

70 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 was $23,500 in 1984Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Power steeringReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

ROPS standard, Supercomfort cab optional with air conditioning. Optional radio, cassette, and CB radio.Reference

Variants

7802WDReference

780DT4WDReference

Engine

Fiat 3.7L 4-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank79.9 LReference

Drawbar (tested)46.9 kWReference

Fiat 8045Reference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement3.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke102 x 110 mmReference

Compression17:1Reference

Rated RPM2500Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Power at rated engine speed52.5 kWReference

Max power46.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed52.6 kWReference

Max power44.7 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)52.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)52.6 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Pressure186.3 barReference

Valves2Reference

Pump flow41.6 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed49.4 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed49.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase226 cmReference

Weight5495 to 6200 poundsReference

Front tire7.50-16Reference

Rear tire18.4-30Reference

Ag front7.50-16 (2WD)Reference

Ag front12.4-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear18.4-30Reference

2WD Length342 cmReference

4WD Length365 cmReference

2WD Operating2492 kgReference

4WD Operating2812 kgReference

Ballasted4581 kgReference

Hesston 780 attachments

front-end loaderReference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps45Reference

Charging amps55Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

Hesston L340 loaderReference

Hesston L340H loaderReference

Hesston 780 Height

2WD Hood151 cmReference

4WD Hood152 cmReference

ROPS260 cmReference

Cab262 cmReference

Test results

NTTL 1294: diesel 16-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 1386: diesel 8-speed 4WDReference

Diesel 16-speed 2WDOctober 19 - November 1, 1978Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1294 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use17.8 l/hourReference

Fuel use16.3 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use17.0 l/hourReference

Gear 4N used for power test.Reference

Diesel 8-speed 4WDApril 21 - 29, 1981Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1386 fileReference

Fuel use16.7 l/hourReference

Fuel use15.1 l/hourReference

Speeds

With 18.4-30 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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