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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 980
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HesstonModel B
Hesston 980
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 316 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
HesstonHesston 480-8
vs
HesstonHesston 980
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Displacement
▲ 980 higher · +158 ci (+100%)480-8158 ci
980316 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
480-8 is in the 42nd percentile; 980 is in the 85th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 980 higher · +3 (+100%)480-83
9806
Median Utility Tractor4
480-8 is in the 23rd percentile; 980 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 980 higher · +8 (+100%)480-88
98016
Median Utility Tractor12
480-8 is in the 23rd percentile; 980 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
Operating Weight
▲ 980 higher · +2,931 lb (+55%)480-85,320 lb
9808,251 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
480-8 is in the 50th percentile; 980 is in the 77th · 5,107 models
480-8 (A)980 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Hesston 480-8 | Hesston 980 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hesston | Hesston | Same |
| Model | 480-8 | 980 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Hesston 480-8 | Hesston 980 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fiat | Fiat | Same |
| Model | Diesel 8 | 8065 | — |
| Power Output | 86.4hp | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,400RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 3 | 6 | ▲ 980+3 · +100% |
| Displacement | 158ci | 316ci | ▲ 980+158 ci · +100% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 4.3in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Hesston 480-8 | Hesston 980 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Hesston 480-8 | Hesston 980 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 152in | — |
| Operating Weight | 5,320lb | 8,251lb | ▲ 980+2,931 lb · +55% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Hesston 480-8 | Hesston 980 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Hesston 480-8 | Hesston 980 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Rear Type I/II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Hesston 480-8 | Hesston 980 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Hesston 480-8 | Hesston 980 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 42nd percentile (158 ci)B · 85th percentile (316 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 50th percentile (5,320 lb)B · 77th percentile (8,251 lb)
A · 480-8B · 980Median Utility Tractor