Compare/Hesston 466 vs Hesston 55-46

Hesston 466 vs Hesston 55-46

Verdict: Hesston 466 vs Hesston 55-46

The Hesston 466 and the Hesston 55-46 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. Hesston 55-46 is the lighter machine (4,080 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 55-46 is the newer design (1990 vs 1983). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Rated power

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

HesstonReference

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Manufacturer

FiatReference

Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference

Four gears with high and low ranges provide eight forward speeds. Gears 3/4 are synchronized in both ranges.Reference

Variants

466DT

4WDReference

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55-46

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similar Fiat modelReference

Engine

Fuel tank

72.7 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

28.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.6 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 110 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

33.7 kWReference

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Max power

28.7 kWReference

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Engine

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41.0 kWReference

Power

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41.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

33.7 kWReference

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Type

synchronizedReference

partially synchronizedReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

Valves

0 to 2Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

34.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

I/IIReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

31.8 kWReference

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Control

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

217 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

211 cmReference

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Weight

4851 to 5720 poundsReference

4080 to 4640 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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2WD Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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4WD Ag front

9.5-24Reference

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2WD Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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4WD Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

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2WD Length

330 cmReference

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4WD Length

337 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

43 cmReference

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2WD Operating

2200 kgReference

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4WD Operating

2594 kgReference

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Ballasted

3025 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

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Hesston 466 Height

2WD Hood

144 cmReference

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4WD Hood

147 cmReference

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Exhaust

238 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

9.5 l/hourReference

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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.