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HesstonModel A
Hesston 480-8
Utility
- power
- 86.4 hp
- displacement
- 158 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
Hesston 480-8 vs Hesston 70-66
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HesstonModel B
Hesston 70-66
Utility
- power
- 70 hp
- displacement
- 221 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 20
HesstonHesston 480-8
vs
HesstonHesston 70-66
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 480-8 higher · +16.4 hp (+23%)480-886.4 hp
70-6670 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
480-8 is in the 75th percentile; 70-66 is in the 63rd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 70-66 higher · +63 ci (+40%)480-8158 ci
70-66221 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
480-8 is in the 42nd percentile; 70-66 is in the 61st · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 70-66 higher · +1 (+33%)480-83
70-664
Median Utility Tractor4
480-8 is in the 23rd percentile; 70-66 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 70-66 higher · +12 (+150%)480-88
70-6620
Median Utility Tractor12
480-8 is in the 23rd percentile; 70-66 is in the 86th · 4,941 models
480-8 (A)70-66 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Hesston 480-8 | Hesston 70-66 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hesston | Hesston | Same |
| Model | 480-8 | 70-66 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Hesston 480-8 | Hesston 70-66 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fiat | Fiat | Same |
| Model | Diesel 8 | 8045.06 | — |
| Power Output | 86.4hp | 70hp | ▲ 480-8+16.4 hp · +23% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ 70-66+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 70-66+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 158ci | 221ci | ▲ 70-66+63 ci · +40% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 4.5in | ▲ 70-66+0.2 in · +5% |
Transmission
| Spec | Hesston 480-8 | Hesston 70-66 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | Partially synchronized / Mechanical shuttle / Creeper | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Hesston 480-8 | Hesston 70-66 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 139in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 97.5in | — |
| Operating Weight | 5,320lb | 5,689lb | ▲ 70-66+369 lb · +7% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Hesston 480-8 | Hesston 70-66 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Hesston 480-8 | Hesston 70-66 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Rear Type I/II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | I/II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Hesston 480-8 | Hesston 70-66 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Hesston 480-8 | Hesston 70-66 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 75th percentile (86.4 hp)B · 63rd percentile (70 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 42nd percentile (158 ci)B · 61st percentile (221 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 86th percentile (20)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 50th percentile (5,320 lb)B · 53rd percentile (5,689 lb)
A · 480-8B · 70-66Median Utility Tractor