Head to head · Utility

Hesston 480-8 vs Valmet 865

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HesstonModel A

Hesston 480-8

Utility

power
86.4 hp
displacement
158 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 480-8 specs
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ValmetModel B

Valmet 865

Utility

power
86.5 hp
displacement
269 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 865 specs
HesstonHesston 480-8
vs
ValmetValmet 865

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 865 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
480-886.4 hp
86586.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

480-8 is in the 75th percentile; 865 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 865 higher · +111 ci (+70%)
480-8158 ci
865269 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

480-8 is in the 42nd percentile; 865 is in the 77th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 865 higher · +1 (+33%)
480-83
8654
Median Utility Tractor4

480-8 is in the 23rd percentile; 865 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
480-88
8658
Median Utility Tractor12

480-8 is in the 23rd percentile; 865 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

480-8 (A)865 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecHesston 480-8Valmet 865Difference
ManufacturerHesstonValmet—
Model480-8865—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecHesston 480-8Valmet 865Difference
ManufacturerFiatValmet—
ModelDiesel 8420 DS—
Power Output86.4hp86.5hp▲ 865+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,350RPM▲ 480-8+50 RPM · +2%
Cylinders34▲ 865+1 · +33%
Displacement158ci269ci▲ 865+111 ci · +70%
Bore3.9in4.3in▲ 865+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke4.3in4.7in▲ 865+0.4 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecHesston 480-8Valmet 865Difference
TypeManualManualSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecHesston 480-8Valmet 865Difference
LengthNot recorded159in—
HeightNot recorded104in—
Operating Weight5,320lb7,033lb▲ 865+1,713 lb · +32%

Hydraulics

SpecHesston 480-8Valmet 865Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecHesston 480-8Valmet 865Difference
Hitch TypeRear Type I/IINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecHesston 480-8Valmet 865Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecHesston 480-8Valmet 865Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 75th percentile (86.4 hp)B · 75th percentile (86.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 42nd percentile (158 ci)B · 77th percentile (269 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 50th percentile (5,320 lb)B · 67th percentile (7,033 lb)
A · 480-8B · 865Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageHesston 480-8Full spec pageValmet 865