Compare/Hesston 45-66 vs Hesston 55-66

Hesston 45-66 vs Hesston 55-66

Verdict: Hesston 45-66 vs Hesston 55-66

The Hesston 45-66 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 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 55-66 holds more fuel (72.7 L vs 42.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Hesston 45-66 is the newer design (1990 vs 1985). In short: choose the Hesston 55-66 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.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

39 hp

46 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

—

Overview

Manufacturer

Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference

Drawbar performanceReference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I-III) with normal and creeper ranges.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

—

Variants

45-66DT

4WDReference

—

55-66

—

utility 2WDReference

55-66DT

—

utility 4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

42.0 LReference

72.7 LReference

Engine

33.6 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

23.1 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

23.3 kWReference

28.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

Power

33.6 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

29.4 kWReference

34.1 kWReference

Max power

23.3 kWReference

28.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.5 kWReference

34.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

29.4 kWReference

34.1 kWReference

Type

open centerReference

creeperReference

Valves

1Reference

0 to 3Reference

Rear Type

independentReference

I/IIReference

Rear lift

1778 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/groundReference

Power at rated PTO speed

28.3 kWReference

33.4 kWReference

Pressure

—

186.2 barReference

Total flow

—

41.6 lpmReference

Control

—

position and lower-link draft controlReference

Dimensions

Weight

2018 kgReference

4851 to 5402 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

—

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 Rear tire

—

13.6-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

—

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

—

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

2WD Length

—

330 cmReference

4WD Length

—

337 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

—

46 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

—

36 cmReference

2WD Front tread

—

139 to 189 cmReference

4WD Front tread

—

144 to 187 cmReference

Rear tread

—

132 to 192 cmReference

2WD Shipping

—

2200 kgReference

4WD Shipping

—

2450 kgReference

2WD Operating

—

2399 kgReference

Ballasted

—

2980 kgReference

Steering wheel

—

161 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

8.7 l/hourReference

10.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

1930 kgReference

—

Hesston 55-66 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

—

33Reference

Battery volts

—

12Reference

Hesston 55-66 Height

Hood

—

143 cmReference

2WD ROPS

—

234 cmReference

4WD ROPS

—

241 cmReference

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.