Compare/Hesston 420 vs Hesston 45-66

Hesston 420 vs Hesston 45-66

Verdict: Hesston 420 vs Hesston 45-66

The Hesston 420 and the Hesston 45-66 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 420 leads on rated power with 41 hp against 39 hp. Hesston 420 is the lighter machine (1,778 kg vs 2,018 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 45-66 is the newer design (1990 vs 1978). In short: choose the Hesston 420 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 45-66 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

41 hp

39 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

HesstonReference

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Manufacturer

FiatReference

Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference

3-cylinderReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

23.1 kWReference

Displacement

2.3 LReference

2.7 LReference

Fuel tank

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42.0 LReference

Engine

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33.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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23.3 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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100 x 115 mmReference

Power

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33.6 kWReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2500Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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29.4 kWReference

Max power

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23.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forwardReference

12 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

30.6 kWReference

29.5 kWReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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29.4 kWReference

Type

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open centerReference

Valves

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1Reference

Rear Type

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independentReference

Rear lift

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1778 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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28.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

1778 kgReference

2018 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6R28Reference

12.4-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6R28Reference

12.4-28Reference

Operating weight

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2018 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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2449 kgReference

Variants

45-66DT

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4WDReference

Test results

Fuel use

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8.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1930 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.