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Hesston 45-66 vs Hesston 480-8

Verdict: Hesston 45-66 vs Hesston 480-8

The Hesston 45-66 and the Hesston 480-8 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 480-8 leads on rated power with 43 hp against 39 hp. Hesston 45-66 is the lighter machine (2,018 kg vs 2,413 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 45-66 is the newer design (1990 vs 1981). In short: choose the Hesston 480-8 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 480-8 Tractor
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
39 hp
43 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
Drawbar performanceReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Original price
$14,800 (1984)Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Variants
45-66DT
4WDReference
480-8DT
4WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
42.0 LReference
Engine
33.6 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
23.1 kWReference
27.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
23.3 kWReference
27.1 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
31.8 kWReference
Max power
23.3 kWReference
27.1 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
29.5 kWReference
31.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
29.4 kWReference
31.8 kWReference
Type
open centerReference
open centerReference
Valves
1Reference
1Reference
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
30.1 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
2018 kgReference
2413 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
13.6-28Reference
Ag front
5.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
12.4-28Reference
13.6-28Reference
Operating weight
2018 kgReference
2413 kgReference
Ballasted weight
2449 kgReference
3540 kgReference
Wheelbase
199 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
8.7 l/hourReference
9.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
1930 kgReference

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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