Overview
The Hesston 580 is a utility farm tractor manufactured by Fiat between 1981 and 1984, available in 2WD and 4WD variants. It is equipped with a 2.8L 3-cylinder diesel engine and recorded a tested PTO output of 51.61 horsepower. Standard features include hydrostatic power steering, differential hydraulic disc brakes, and a Category I/II rear hitch.
Ideal Applications
Nebraska Tractor Test Performance:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 1292, the model achieved a tested drawbar power of 42.08 hp and a maximum fuel consumption rate of 3.7 gallons per hour.
Transmission and Mechanical Layout:
The tractor was offered with multiple transmission configurations, including an 8-speed partially synchronized unit, a 16-speed version, and an 8-speed mechanical shuttle.
Operating Weight and Dimensions:
The 2WD configuration has a 130-inch length and an 84.5-inch wheelbase, with an operating weight ranging from 5,060 pounds to a ballasted maximum of 9,210 pounds.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hesston (a part of Fiat) |
| Original price | $18,900 (1984) |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat 2.8L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal (79.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.05x4.33 inches (103 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Description | Fiat 8035 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 168 ci (2.8 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2650 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 42.08 hp (31.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 51.61 hp (38.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears with high and low ranges provide eight forward speeds. Gears 3/4 are synchronized in both ranges. / Four gears with four ranges provides sixteen forward speeds. |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 16 forward and 4 reverse / 8 forward and reverse |
| Type | partially synchronized / mechanical shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partially synchronized / 16-speed / 8-speed mechanical shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partially synchronized / 16-speed / 8-speed mechanical shuttle |
Mechanical
| Description | Differential hydraulic disc brakes / ROPS standard, cab optional. Optional radio, cassette, and CB radio. |
|---|---|
| Drive | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2702 psi (186.3 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 9.6 gpm (36.3 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I/II |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Charging amps | 45 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 130 inches (2WD) (330 cm) |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 84.5 inches (2WD) (214 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| Weight | 5060 to 6290 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 84.5 inches (2WD) (214 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-16 (2WD) |
| Ag rear | 16.9-30 |
Hesston 580 Height
| Cab | 98.5 inches (250 cm) |
|---|---|
| Hood | 58.5 inches (148 cm) |
| ROPS | 100.5 inches (255 cm) |
Hesston 580 Weight
| Ballasted | 9,210 lbs (4177 kg) |
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| Operating | 5,060 lbs (2WD) (2295 kg) |
Hesston 580 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1292
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 4WDOctober 17 - 26, 1978Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1292 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3N used for power test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.7 gal/hour (14.0 l/hour) / 3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour) / 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) |
| Max power | 42.08 hp (31.4 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 51.61 hp (38.5 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 48.42 hp (36.1 kW) |
References
| Description | 80 Series Tractors - 50-90 PTO HP published in 1981, by Hesston |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9-30 rear tires. / With 16.9-30 rear tires. / With 16.9-30 rear tires. |
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Variants
| 580 | 2WD |
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| 580DT | 4WD |