Compare/Hesston 420 vs Hesston 55-56

Hesston 420 vs Hesston 55-56

Verdict: Hesston 420 vs Hesston 55-56

The Hesston 420 and the Hesston 55-56 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 55-56 leads on rated power with 45 hp against 41 hp. Hesston 420 is the lighter machine (1,778 kg vs 4,085 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 55-56 is the newer design (1990 vs 1978). In short: choose the Hesston 55-56 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

41 hp

45 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

Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in three ranges (I, II, and III).Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

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Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.3 LReference

2.7 LReference

Fuel tank

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72.7 LReference

Engine

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41.0 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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100 x 115 mmReference

Power

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41.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

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

Transmission

Gears

6 forwardReference

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

Type

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partially synchronizedReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

30.6 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Rear Type

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I/IIReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Weight

1778 kgReference

4085 to 4425 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6R28Reference

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Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6R28Reference

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Wheelbase

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205 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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12.4-32Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2-20. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

Length

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320 cmReference

Ground clearance

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49 cmReference

Front tread

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131 to 191 cmReference

Rear tread

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139 to 199 cmReference

Operating

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1852 kgReference

Ballasted

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2893 kgReference

Steering wheel

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146 cmReference

Variants

55-56DT

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4WDReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Hesston 55-56 Height

Hood

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143 cmReference

ROPS

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229 cmReference

Exhaust

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236 cmReference

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.