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Hesston 420 vs Hesston 466

Verdict: Hesston 420 vs Hesston 466

The Hesston 420 and the Hesston 466 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 466 leads on rated power with 45 hp against 41 hp. Hesston 420 is the lighter machine (1,778 kg vs 4,851 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 466 is the newer design (1983 vs 1978). In short: choose the Hesston 466 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 420 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Hesston 420 Tractor
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Hesston 466 Tractor
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
41 hp
45 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
HesstonReference
HesstonReference
Manufacturer
FiatReference
FiatReference
3-cylinderReference
Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
26.8 kWReference
29.8 kWReference
Displacement
2.3 LReference
2.6 LReference
Fuel tank
72.7 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
28.7 kWReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 110 mmReference
Compression
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
33.7 kWReference
Max power
28.7 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forwardReference
20 forward and 8 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
30.6 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
PTO (tested)
33.7 kWReference
Type
synchronizedReference
Pressure
186.2 barReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
Pump flow
41.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
I/IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Power at rated PTO speed
31.8 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
1778 kgReference
4851 to 5720 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6R28Reference
13.6-28Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
13.6R28Reference
2WD Wheelbase
217 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
211 cmReference
2WD Ag front
6.00-16Reference
4WD Ag front
9.5-24Reference
2WD Ag rear
13.6-28Reference
4WD Ag rear
16.9-28Reference
2WD Length
330 cmReference
4WD Length
337 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
50 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
43 cmReference
2WD Operating
2200 kgReference
4WD Operating
2594 kgReference
Ballasted
3025 kgReference
Variants
466DT
4WDReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
33Reference
Hesston 466 Height
2WD Hood
144 cmReference
4WD Hood
147 cmReference
Exhaust
238 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
9.5 l/hourReference

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.

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