Tractor · 1981Unverified
Hesston 980
Hesston 980 — 80 Series · 91 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
91 hp
Max power
55.9 kW
Weight
8251 to 9125 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerHesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
Utility tractorReference
Original price$37,000 (1984)Reference
Drive4x2 2WDReference
Drive4x4 MFWD 4WD (980DT)Reference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Differential hydraulic disc brakesReference
Supercomfort cab standard with air conditioning. Optional radio, cassette, and CB radio.Reference
Variants
9802WDReference
980DT4WDReference
Engine
Fiat 5.2L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank115.8 LReference
Drawbar (tested)55.9 kWReference
Fiat 8065Reference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement5.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke100 x 110 mmReference
Compression17:1Reference
Rated RPM2400Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Power at rated engine speed67.9 kWReference
Max power55.9 kWReference
Transmission
12-speedReference
16-speedReference
Gears12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Four gears with three ranges provide twelve forward speeds. Synchronized shift between gears.Reference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Four gears with four ranges provides sixteen forward speeds.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)67.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)67.9 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pressure186.3 barReference
Valves2Reference
Pump flow41.6 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase256 cmReference
Weight8251 to 9125 poundsReference
Front tire10.00-16 (2WD)Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 10.00-16 . Rear: (2WD)Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 14.9-24 . Rear: (4WD)Reference
Ag rear18.4-34Reference
Ag front12.4-28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear13.6-38 (2WD)Reference
Ag rear16.9-38Reference
Length386 cmReference
Length398 cmReference
Operating3742 kgReference
Operating4139 kgReference
Ballasted5735 kgReference
Hesston 980 attachments
front-end loaderReference
Electrical
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps55Reference
Attachment overview
Hesston L340 loaderReference
Hesston L340H loaderReference
Hesston 980 Height
Hood158 cmReference
ROPS268 cmReference
Cab265 cmReference
Test results
Diesel 16-speed 4WDJune 2 - 17, 1980Reference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use20.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use20.1 l/hourReference
Gear 4N used for power test.Reference
Speeds
With 18.4-34 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.