Compare/Hesston 420 vs Hesston 55-66

Hesston 420 vs Hesston 55-66

Verdict: Hesston 420 vs Hesston 55-66

The Hesston 420 and the Hesston 55-66 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 55-66 leads on rated power with 46 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 55-66 is the newer design (1985 vs 1978). In short: choose the Hesston 55-66 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

Fit score

Best match

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Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

41 hp

46 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) in three ranges (I-III) with normal and creeper ranges.Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

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Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.3 LReference

2.7 LReference

Fuel tank

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72.7 LReference

Engine

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41.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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28.6 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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100 x 115 mmReference

Power

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41.0 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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34.1 kWReference

Max power

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28.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forwardReference

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

30.6 kWReference

34.2 kWReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/groundReference

PTO (tested)

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34.1 kWReference

Type

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creeperReference

Pressure

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186.2 barReference

Valves

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0 to 3Reference

Total flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

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I/IIReference

Control

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position and lower-link draft controlReference

Rear lift

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1778 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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33.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

1778 kgReference

4851 to 5402 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

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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2WD Wheelbase

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217 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 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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46 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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36 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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139 to 189 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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144 to 187 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 192 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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2200 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2450 kgReference

2WD Operating

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2399 kgReference

Ballasted

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2980 kgReference

Steering wheel

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161 cmReference

Variants

55-66

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utility 2WDReference

55-66DT

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utility 4WDReference

Hesston 55-66 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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33Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Hesston 55-66 Height

Hood

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143 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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234 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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241 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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10.2 l/hourReference

Speeds

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.