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Hesston 45-66 vs Hesston 466

Verdict: Hesston 45-66 vs Hesston 466

The Hesston 45-66 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 39 hp. Hesston 45-66 is the lighter machine (2,018 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 holds more fuel (72.7 L vs 42.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Hesston 45-66 is the newer design (1990 vs 1983). In short: choose the Hesston 466 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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Fit & specs
Hesston 45-66 Tractor
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Hesston 466 Tractor
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
39 hp
45 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
FiatReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Distributor
HesstonReference
Variants
45-66DT
4WDReference
466DT
4WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
42.0 LReference
72.7 LReference
Engine
33.6 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
23.1 kWReference
29.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
23.3 kWReference
28.7 kWReference
Displacement
2.7 LReference
2.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 115 mmReference
100 x 110 mmReference
Power
33.6 kWReference
Compression
17:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
29.4 kWReference
33.7 kWReference
Max power
23.3 kWReference
28.7 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
20 forward and 8 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
29.5 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
29.4 kWReference
33.7 kWReference
Type
open centerReference
synchronizedReference
Valves
1Reference
0 to 2Reference
Rear Type
independentReference
I/IIReference
Rear lift
1778 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
28.3 kWReference
31.8 kWReference
Pressure
186.2 barReference
Pump flow
41.6 lpmReference
Dimensions
Weight
2018 kgReference
4851 to 5720 poundsReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
13.6-28Reference
Ag front
5.50-16Reference
Ag rear
12.4-28Reference
Operating weight
2018 kgReference
Ballasted weight
2449 kgReference
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
Test results
Fuel use
8.7 l/hourReference
9.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
1930 kgReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
33Reference
Hesston 466 Height
2WD Hood
144 cmReference
4WD Hood
147 cmReference
Exhaust
238 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.

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