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Hesston 480-8

Hesston 480-8 tractor
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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.
Hesston 480-8tractorutility tractor2.6L diesel engine8-speed transmission4WDPTOhydraulicsdimensions
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)
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
Ag front:7.50-16

Engine

Type:diesel
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

Dimensions

Wheelbase:78.7 inches (199 cm)
Ballasted weight:7,805 lbs (3540 kg)
Operating weight:5,320 lbs (4WD) (2413 kg)

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Valves:1

Mechanical

Drive:4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD optional

Production

Type:Utility tractor
Original price:$14,800 (1984)
Years produced:1981 - 1984

Transmission

Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I/II

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540