Hesston specifications and model reference

The Massey Ferguson Australia MF1840 reference lists a 356 × 457 mm bale cross-section and 100 plunger strokes per minute. At that speed, 30 minutes would contain 3000 strokes. The result is not 3000 bales: feed, slices per bale, selected length and crop conditions determine bale output.

1840 plunger speed is not bale output

Match the specific baler, market and installed pickup/tying arrangement when comparing records. A small-square baler’s plunger speed, a round baler’s diameter range and a swather’s cutting width describe different work. They cannot be ranked as one capacity number.

745 is a baler designation here

The Hesston 745 record describes a PTO-driven round baler. Its baler reference lists bale dimensions, belts and tying details. A same-number articulated truck’s engine, axles or body volume have no bearing on this machine.

For an actual tractor match, use the baler’s required power basis, PTO speed, hitch and hydraulic instructions. For a used purchase, identify the serial range and inspect guards, pickup, belts or chamber components, tying system and service records under the machine’s isolation procedure.

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Hesston 4760, 4790, and 7430

Model	Selected specifications
4760	Weight 13,340 lb Tractor PTO Power Required 100 hp Overall Width 7.6 ft Number Of Bars 4 Number Of Tines 112 Tine To Tine Width 5.85 ft Lift Type Hydraulic Cylinder Overall Length 29.56 ft
4790	Weight 17,593 lb Tractor PTO Power Required 130 hp Overall Width 8.74 ft Number Of Bars 4 Number Of Tines 120 Tine To Tine Width 6.72 ft Lift Type Hydraulic Cylinder Overall Length 23.75 ft
7430	Weight 17,840 lb Tractor PTO Power Required 100 hp Overall Width 8.96 ft Number Of Tines 112 Tine To Tine Width 5.85 ft Lift Type Hydraulic cylinder Overall Length 32.5 ft Overall Height 10.38 ft

Buying and ownership: Hesston 4760, 4790, and 7430

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Hesston 4910

Model	Selected specifications
4910	Weight 18,607 lb Tractor PTO Power Required 120 hp Overall Width 8.13 ft Number Of Bars 5 Number Of Tines 120 Tine To Tine Width 6.49 ft Lift Type Hydraulic Cylinder Overall Length 23.73 ft

Buying and ownership: Hesston 4910

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Hesston 745

Model	Selected specifications
745	Weight 3,719 lb Tractor PTO Power Required 40 hp Overall Width 4.65 ft Number Of Tines 36 double tines Tine To Tine Width 3.69 ft Number Of Bars 4 Overall Length 12.26 ft Overall Height 8.42 ft

Buying and ownership: Hesston 745

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Hesston 8250 to 9240

Model	Selected specifications
8250	Power 80 hp Operating Weight W/O Attachment 8,000 lb Length W/ Header 21.47 ft Overall Width 12.16 ft Height To Top Of Cab 10.86 ft Ground Clearance 37.41 in Rear Wheel Tread Width - Max 120 in Rear Wheel Tread Width - Min 84.41 in
Hesston 8250S	Power 110 hp Operating Weight W/O Attachment 8,000 lb Length W/ Header 21.47 ft Overall Width 12.16 ft Height To Top Of Cab 10.86 ft Ground Clearance 37.41 in Rear Wheel Tread Width - Max 120 in Rear Wheel Tread Width - Min 84.41 in
Hesston 8450	Power 110 hp Operating Weight W/O Attachment 8,000 lb Length W/ Header 21.47 ft Overall Width 12.16 ft Height To Top Of Cab 10.86 ft Ground Clearance 37.41 in Rear Wheel Tread Width - Max 120 in Rear Wheel Tread Width - Min 84.41 in
Hesston 9230	Power 85 hp Operating Weight W/O Attachment 8,500 lb Length W/ Header 21.47 ft Overall Width 12.22 ft Height To Top Of Cab 11.02 ft Ground Clearance 39.77 in Rear Wheel Tread Width - Max 120 in Rear Wheel Tread Width - Min 84.41 in
9240	Power 110 hp Operating Weight W/O Attachment 8,650 lb Length W/ Header 21.47 ft Overall Width 12.22 ft Height To Top Of Cab 11.02 ft Ground Clearance 39.77 in Rear Wheel Tread Width - Max 120 in Rear Wheel Tread Width - Min 84.41 in

Buying and ownership: Hesston 8250 to 9240

TractorHouse listings for Hesston 8450 — Used-machine listings

Hesston 8550S and 9260

Model	Selected specifications
8550S	Power 165 hp Operating Weight W/O Attachment 9,060 lb Length W/ Header 21.33 ft Overall Width 12.7 ft Height To Top Of Cab 11.12 ft Ground Clearance 40.71 in Rear Wheel Tread Width - Max 120 in Rear Wheel Tread Width - Min 84.41 in
9260	Power 185 hp Operating Weight W/O Attachment 9,430 lb Length W/ Header 21.33 ft Overall Width 12.96 ft Height To Top Of Cab 11.12 ft Ground Clearance 40.71 in Rear Wheel Tread Width - Max 120 in Rear Wheel Tread Width - Min 84.41 in

Buying and ownership: Hesston 8550S and 9260

TractorHouse listings for Hesston 9260 — Used-machine listings

Hesston 945 and 946 Auto-Cycle

Model	Selected specifications
945	Weight 5,721 lb Tractor PTO Power Required 55 hp Overall Width 6.5 ft Number Of Bars 4 Number Of Tines 48, Double Tine To Tine Width 4.99 ft Lift Type Manual Overall Length 12.37 ft
946 Auto-Cycle	Weight 5,959 lb Tractor PTO Power Required 65 hp Overall Width 6.47 ft Number Of Bars 4 Number Of Tines 48 Double Tine To Tine Width 4.99 ft Lift Type Electro-Hydraulic Overall Length 12.37 ft

Hesston model reference