- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1989–1998
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Hürlimann H-478 "Prestige" specs: hp, weight, years
Hürlimann H-1000.4 W-1 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 78.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
78.9 hp
58.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 478 Prestige”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 7,485 lb
- 3-point lift
- 5,964 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 10.7 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
Hürlimann H-478 "Prestige" specs: key facts
The Hürlimann H-478 "Prestige" was built from 1989 to 1998.
The Hürlimann H-478 "Prestige" has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 58.8 kW (78.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Hürlimann H-478 "Prestige" is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Hürlimann H-478 "Prestige" has a Hürlimann H-1000.4 W-1 engine, a 4-cylinder 4.00 L diesel unit.
The Hürlimann H-478 "Prestige" weighs 3,395 kg (7,485 lb) unladen.
The Hürlimann H-478 "Prestige" has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Hürlimann H-478 "Prestige" lifts 2,705 kg (5,964 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Hürlimann H-478 "Prestige" delivers 40.5 L/min (10.7 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 478 Prestige”

How much horsepower does a H-478 "Prestige" have?
The only figure for the H-478 "Prestige" is 78.9 hp (58.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 478 Prestige”
What engine is in a H-478 "Prestige"?
A H-478 "Prestige" has a Hürlimann H-1000.4 W-1, a 4-cylinder 4.00 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Hürlimann H-1000.4 W-1 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 244.1 ci · 4.00 L |
| Max torque | 193 lb·ft · 261 N·m @ 1,255 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 478 Prestige”
How much will a H-478 "Prestige" lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A H-478 "Prestige" lifts 5,964 lb (2,705 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 10.7 gpm · 40.5 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,046 psi · 210 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 5,964 lb · 2,705 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 2,198 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 478 Prestige”
What transmission does a H-478 "Prestige" have?
Transmission specifications for the H-478 "Prestige" are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry SLH single-disc clutch as driving clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic DANFOSS steering |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 478 Prestige”
How much does a H-478 "Prestige" weigh?
A H-478 "Prestige" weighs 7,485 lb (3,395 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 7,485 lb · 3,395 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 91.3 in · 2,320 mm |
| Length | 155.9 in · 3,960 mm |
| Width | 82.3–105.9 in · 2,090–2,690 mm |
| Height | 102.4 in · 2,600 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.5 in · 470 mm |
| Front track | 63.8–71.7 in · 1,620–1,820 mm |
| Rear track | 59.1–78.7 in · 1,500–2,000 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 16.2 ft · 4.95 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 478 Prestige”
What oil does a H-478 "Prestige" take, and how much?
A H-478 "Prestige" engine takes 9.7 qt (9.2 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.7 qt · 9.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 478 Prestige” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 47.6 qt · 45.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 478 Prestige” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.3 qt · 6.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 478 Prestige” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 11.6 qt · 11.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 478 Prestige” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a H-478 "Prestige"?
Within 10% of its 78.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fiat 80-88/80-88 DT78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1993Side by side with the H-478 "Prestige" →
- Lamborghini R 774-80 (DT)78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1998Side by side with the H-478 "Prestige" →
- SAME Explorer 80 II (DT)78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1998Side by side with the H-478 "Prestige" →
- Case-IH 845 XL (A)78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1996Side by side with the H-478 "Prestige" →
- Landini 8560 L (DT) TL 40 N/M (TL-40 DT/M)78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1988–2000Side by side with the H-478 "Prestige" →
- Landini R-8860 (DT) TL-23 N/M (TL-23 DT/M)78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1988–2000Side by side with the H-478 "Prestige" →
Common questions about the Hürlimann H-478 "Prestige"
Is a H-478 "Prestige" two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Hürlimann H-478 "Prestige" is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a H-478 "Prestige" have?
A H-478 "Prestige" has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 478 Prestige”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Hürlimann H 478 Prestige — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-105013 · revision 862631. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document