Hesston 480-8

Production: 1981 - 1984  

Production
Manufacturer:	Hesston (a part of Fiat)
Type:	Utility tractor
Original price:	$14,800 (1984)

Variants
480-8DT:	4WD

Hesston 480-8 Power
Drawbar (claimed):	37 hp 27.6 kW
PTO (claimed):	42.6 hp 31.8 kW
Drawbar (tested):	36.33 hp 27.1 kW
PTO (tested):	42.58 hp 31.8 kW

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD optional
Transmission:	8-speed

Hydraulics
Type:	open center
Valves:	1

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	I/II

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540

Engine Detail
UTB
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	158 ci 2.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.937x4.33 inches 100 x 110 mm
Compression:	17:1
Rated RPM:	2600
Starter volts:	12

Transmission
Gears:	8 forward and 2 reverse

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