The Hesston 1580 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1981 to 1984 as part of the 80 Series by Hesston, a part of Fiat. It features a Fiat 8.1L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, with power ratings up to 141.44 hp tested at the PTO. The tractor offers two transmission options, 12-speed and 24-speed, and is available in two- or four-wheel drive variants. It includes a supercomfort cab with air conditioning, hydrostatic power steering, hydraulic disc brakes, and an independent rear PTO with 540/1000 rpm options. The 1580 has a wheelbase of 116.8 inches (2WD) or 113.5 inches (4WD), weighs between 13,350 and 15,200 pounds, and uses agricultural tires sized 11.00-16 or 14.9-28 front and 18.4-38 rear. The original price was $50,000 in 1984.