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


