Compare/Hesston 466 vs Hesston 55-66

Hesston 466 vs Hesston 55-66

Verdict: Hesston 466 vs Hesston 55-66

The Hesston 466 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 45 hp. Hesston 55-66 is the newer design (1985 vs 1983). In short: choose the Hesston 55-66 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 466 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

45 hp

46 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 (1-4) in three ranges (I-III) with normal and creeper ranges.Reference

Variants

466DT

4WDReference

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55-66

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utility 2WDReference

55-66DT

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utility 4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

72.7 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

28.7 kWReference

28.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.6 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 110 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

33.7 kWReference

34.1 kWReference

Max power

28.7 kWReference

28.6 kWReference

Engine

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41.0 kWReference

Power

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41.0 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

34.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

33.7 kWReference

34.1 kWReference

Type

synchronizedReference

creeperReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

Valves

0 to 2Reference

0 to 3Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

I/IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/groundReference

Power at rated PTO speed

31.8 kWReference

33.4 kWReference

Total flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Control

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position and lower-link draft controlReference

Rear lift

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1778 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

217 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

211 cmReference

Weight

4851 to 5720 poundsReference

4851 to 5402 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

4WD Length

337 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

46 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

43 cmReference

36 cmReference

2WD Operating

2200 kgReference

2399 kgReference

4WD Operating

2594 kgReference

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Ballasted

3025 kgReference

2980 kgReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

2WD Front tread

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139 to 189 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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144 to 187 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 192 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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2200 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2450 kgReference

Steering wheel

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161 cmReference

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

10.2 l/hourReference

Hesston 55-66 attachments

Hesston 55-66 Height

Hood

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143 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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234 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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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.