Hesston 980

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Hesston 980 is a utility tractor built for hard work on the farm. It has a strong 6-cylinder Fiat diesel engine that's naturally aspirated and liquid-cooled. The engine is quite large for its class, with a displacement of 316 cubic inches, which is above average compared to other tractors. It runs at 2400 RPM, which is about average for engine speed.

This tractor is a 2-wheel drive model with hydrostatic power steering, making it easy to control. It has a manual transmission with 16 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options for different tasks. The Hesston 980 is pretty heavy, weighing 8,251 pounds, which is above average for its size. It has a Category 3 rear hitch, good for attaching big implements. The tractor is 152 inches long and has standard agricultural tires in the front and back. It also has an open center hydraulic system and an electric starter for easy use.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Transmission: Manual

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 8251 lb (3743 kg)

Fuel Type: diesel

Hesston 980 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Hesston 980 is Above Average. It is greater than 79% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Hesston 980 is Above Average. It is greater than 85% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Hesston 980 is Average. It is greater than 51% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Fiat
Model
8065
Cooling Type
liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
6
Displacement
316 ci (5.2 L)
Bore
3.94 in (100.1 mm)
Stroke
4.33 in (110.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2400

Transmission

Type
Manual
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
hydrostatic power