FordModel A
Ford 7530
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 331 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 20
Head to head · Utility
Ford 7530 vs Hesston 980
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HesstonModel B
Hesston 980
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 316 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
FordFord 7530
vs
HesstonHesston 980
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Displacement
▲ 7530 higher · +15 ci (+5%)7530331 ci
980316 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
7530 is in the 85th percentile; 980 is in the 85th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied75306
9806
Median Utility Tractor4
7530 is in the 93rd percentile; 980 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 7530 higher · +4 (+25%)753020
98016
Median Utility Tractor12
7530 is in the 86th percentile; 980 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
Operating Weight
▲ 980 higher · +177 lb (+2%)75308,074 lb
9808,251 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
7530 is in the 76th percentile; 980 is in the 77th · 5,107 models
7530 (A)980 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 7530 | Hesston 980 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Hesston | — |
| Model | 7530 | 980 | — |
| Category | Utility, High-Clearance | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 7530 | Hesston 980 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fiat | Fiat | Same |
| Model | 8065.06 | 8065 | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ 7530+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 331ci | 316ci | ▲ 7530+15 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 4.3in | ▲ 7530+0.2 in · +5% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 7530 | Hesston 980 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchromesh | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 7530 | Hesston 980 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168in | 152in | ▲ 7530+16 in · +11% |
| Height | 108in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 8,074lb | 8,251lb | ▲ 980+177 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 7530 | Hesston 980 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 7530 | Hesston 980 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 7530 | Hesston 980 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 (4WD) | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 7530 | Hesston 980 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 7530 | Hesston 980 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.6gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 7530 | Hesston 980 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 85th percentile (331 ci)B · 85th percentile (316 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 86th percentile (20)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 76th percentile (8,074 lb)B · 77th percentile (8,251 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 85th percentile (168 in)B · 68th percentile (152 in)
A · 7530B · 980Median Utility Tractor