Overview
The Hesston 1380 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured between 1981 and 1984, powered by a Fiat 5.5L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. This model was available in both 2WD and 4WD variants and came standard with a Supercomfort cab featuring air conditioning.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power and Fuel Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1409, the tractor produced a tested PTO power of 123.16 hp and a maximum drawbar power of 102.45 hp while consuming approximately 7.6 gallons of fuel per hour.
Transmission and PTO Configuration:
The mechanical system is equipped with either a 12-speed or 24-speed transmission and features an independent rear PTO capable of operating at both 540 and 1000 rpm.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The tractor is equipped with a Category II rear hitch and a hydraulic system that provides a pump flow of 13.3 gpm at 2450 psi through three valves.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hesston (a part of Fiat) |
| Original price | $47,050 (1984) |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat 5.5L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 74 gal (280.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.05x4.33 inches (103 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 15.7:1 |
| Description | Fiat 8065-24 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 335 ci (5.5 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 102.45 hp (76.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 122 hp (91.0 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 123.16 hp (91.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse / 24 forward and 8 reverse / 12 forward and reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 12-speed / 24-speed |
| Transmission type | 12-speed / 24-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes / Supercomfort cab standard with air conditioning |
|---|---|
| Drive | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2450 psi (168.9 bar) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 13.3 gpm (50.3 lpm) |
| Valves | 3 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Charging amps | 65 |
|---|---|
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height (cab) | 112 inches (284 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height (hood) | 70.5 inches (179 cm) |
| Length | 162.8 inches (2WD) (413 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 inches (2WD) (275 cm) |
| Front tire | 11.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
| Weight | 12015 to 16600 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 inches (2WD) (275 cm) |
| Ag front | 11.00-16 (2WD) |
| Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Hesston 1380 Weight
| Ballasted | 19,060 lbs (8645 kg) |
|---|---|
| Operating | 12,015 lbs (2WD) (5450 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1409
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDSeptember 30 - October 9, 1981Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1409 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
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| Fuel use | 7.6 gal/hour (28.8 l/hour) / 7.5 gal/hour (28.4 l/hour) / 7.5 gal/hour (28.4 l/hour) |
| Max power | 102.45 hp (76.4 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 123.16 hp (91.8 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 123.54 hp (92.1 kW) |
Variants
| 1380DT | 4WD |
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