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Hesston 45-66 vs Hesston 55-46
Verdict: Hesston 45-66 vs Hesston 55-46
The Hesston 45-66 and the Hesston 55-46 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 55-46 leads on rated power with 45 hp against 39 hp. Hesston 45-66 is the lighter machine (2,018 kg vs 4,080 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Hesston 55-46 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
39 hp
45 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
Drawbar performanceReference
Four gears with high and low ranges provide eight forward speeds. Gears 3/4 are synchronized in both ranges.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Variants
45-66DT
4WDReference
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55-46
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similar Fiat modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
42.0 LReference
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Engine
33.6 kWReference
41.0 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
23.1 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
23.3 kWReference
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Displacement
2.7 LReference
2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 115 mmReference
100 x 115 mmReference
Power
33.6 kWReference
41.0 kWReference
Compression
17:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
29.4 kWReference
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Max power
23.3 kWReference
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Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Pre-heating
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thermostartReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
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279.4mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
29.5 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
29.4 kWReference
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Type
open centerReference
partially synchronizedReference
Valves
1Reference
0 to 2Reference
Rear Type
independentReference
II/IReference
Rear lift
1778 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
28.3 kWReference
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Pressure
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186.2 barReference
Pump flow
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34.1 lpmReference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Dimensions
Weight
2018 kgReference
4080 to 4640 poundsReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
6.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
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Ag front
5.50-16Reference
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Ag rear
12.4-28Reference
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Operating weight
2018 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
2449 kgReference
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2WD Rear tire
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14.9-28Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 9.50-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
2WD Shipping weight
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1850 kgReference
4WD Shipping weight
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2104 kgReference
Test results
Fuel use
8.7 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1930 kgReference
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Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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33Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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.


