Fiat-Hesston
Hesston 480-8
The Hesston 480-8 is a utility tractor produced from 1981 to 1984 by Hesston, a part of Fiat. It features a UTB 2.6L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine, an 8-speed transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, and offers both 2WD and optional 4WD drive configurations. The tractor delivers a claimed drawbar power of 37 hp and PTO power of 42.6 hp. It has an open center hydraulic system with one valve, a rear hitch of type I/II, and an independent 540 RPM rear PTO. The wheelbase measures 78.7 inches, and the operating weight is 5,320 lbs for the 4WD version. Tires are sized 7.50-16 front and 13.6-28 rear. The original price in 1984 was $14,800.
Power47 hp[P]
Founded1981 - 1984
Model480-8
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Hesston 480-8
Power
| PTO (tested) | 42.58 hp (31.8 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 42.6 hp (31.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 36.33 hp (27.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 37 hp (27.6 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
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| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
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| Model | UTB |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.33 inches (100 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Displacement | 158 ci (2.6 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 480-8DT | 4WD |
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Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 78.7 inches (199 cm) |
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| Ballasted weight | 7,805 lbs (3540 kg) |
| Operating weight | 5,320 lbs (4WD) (2413 kg) |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Valves | 1 |
Mechanical
| Drive | 4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD optional |
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Production
| Type | Utility tractor |
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| Original price | $14,800 (1984) |
| Years produced | 1981 - 1984 |
Transmission
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
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Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I/II |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |