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Years in Production / 1981–1984

Hesston

680

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Hesston 680.

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68hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

MFWD Optional

Drive

1981–1984

Production years

Hesston

Manufacturer

680 / 01

At a glance

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Italy

Manufacturer
Hesston (a part of Fiat)
Original Price
$21,550 (1984)

Mechanical

Differential hydraulic disc brakes

ROPS standard, Supercomfort cab optional with air conditioning. Optional radio, cassette, and CB radio.

Drive
4x2 2WD
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD680DT
Steering
hydrostatic power

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Pressure
2702 psi186.3 bar
Valves
2
Pump Flow
11 gpm41.6 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Rear Lift
4,410 lbs2000 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540

Electrical

Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
45
Charging Amps
55 (with cab and A/C)
Battery Volts
12

680 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Fiat 8045

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
211 ci3.5 L
Bore Stroke
3.94x4.33 inches100 x 110 mm
Fuel System
direct injection
Compression Ratio
17:1
Rated Rpm
2500
Starter Volts
12
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Fiat 3.5L 4-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
21.1 gal79.9 L

680 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Four gears with high and low ranges provide eight forward speeds. Gears 3/4 are synchronized in both ranges.

Transmission Type
partially synchronized
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse

Transmission (Option 2)

Four gears with four ranges provides sixteen forward speeds.

Gears
16 forward and 4 reverse

Transmission (Option 3)

Transmission Type
mechanical shuttle
Gears
8 forward and reverse

680 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
140 in355 cm
Height (cab)
99.5 in252 cm
Height (ROPS)
101.5 in257 cm
Wheelbase
89 in226 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
89 inches226 cm
Weight
5407 to 6029 pounds
Front Tire
7.50-16
Rear Tire
16.9-30

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
7.50-162WD
Front Ag
11.2-244WD
Rear Ag
16.9-30

680 / 05

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1352

Diesel 8-speed 4WDMay 30 - June 10, 1980

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 1H used for power test.

Gear 3L used for pull test.

Id
1352
Power At Rated Engine Speed
62.47 hp46.6 kW
Fuel Use
3.6 gal/hour13.6 l/hour
Fuel Use
3.5 gal/hour13.2 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
61.20 hp45.6 kW
Max Power
53.33 hp39.8 kW
Max Pull
6,252 lbs2835 kg