Overview
The Hesston 480-8 is a utility farm tractor produced between 1981 and 1984, featuring a 2.6L 3-cylinder UTB diesel engine. It was manufactured as part of Fiat and listed with an original 1984 price of $14,800, equipped with an 8-speed transmission and 4x2 2WD drive system.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1385, the tractor achieved a maximum drawbar power of 36.33 hp and a PTO power of 42.58 hp at rated engine speed.
Mechanical Configuration:
The tractor is built with an open center hydraulic system, one valve, and a Category I/II rear hitch, operating on a 78.7-inch wheelbase.
Fuel and Engine Efficiency:
The 158 ci liquid-cooled diesel engine is rated at 2600 RPM and demonstrated a fuel consumption rate of 2.7 gallons per hour during specific Nebraska testing phases.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hesston (a part of Fiat) |
| Original price | $14,800 (1984) |
Engine
| Engine type | UTB 2.6L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.33 inches (100 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Description | UTB / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 158 ci (2.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 37 hp (27.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 36.33 hp (27.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 42.6 hp (31.8 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 42.58 hp (31.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 8-speed |
Mechanical
| Drive | 4x2 2WD |
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Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Valves | 1 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I/II |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 7,805 lbs (3540 kg) |
|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,320 lbs (4WD) (2413 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 78.7 inches (199 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
| Weight | 5,320 lbs (2413 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 78.7 inches (199 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1385
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDApril 21 - May 1, 1981Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1385 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 2.7 gal/hour (10.2 l/hour) / 2.4 gal/hour (9.1 l/hour) / 2.7 gal/hour (10.2 l/hour) |
| Max power | 36.33 hp (27.1 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 42.58 hp (31.8 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 40.36 hp (30.1 kW) |
Variants
| 480-8DT | 4WD |
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