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Hesston 466 vs Hesston 566
Verdict: Hesston 466 vs Hesston 566
The Hesston 466 and the Hesston 566 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 566 leads on rated power with 51 hp against 45 hp. Hesston 466 is the lighter machine (4,851 kg vs 4,901 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 566 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
45 hp
51 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
HesstonReference
HesstonReference
Manufacturer
FiatReference
FiatReference
Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference
Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference
Original price
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$17,720 (1984)Reference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD (566DT)Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
466DT
4WDReference
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566DT
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4WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
72.7 LReference
72.7 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
28.7 kWReference
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Displacement
2.6 LReference
2.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 110 mmReference
103 x 110 mmReference
Compression
17:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
33.7 kWReference
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Max power
28.7 kWReference
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Transmission
Gears
20 forward and 8 reverseReference
20 forward and 8 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
33.6 kWReference
38.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
33.7 kWReference
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Type
synchronizedReference
synchronizedReference
Pressure
186.2 barReference
186.2 barReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
1 or 2Reference
Pump flow
41.6 lpmReference
41.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
I/IIReference
I/IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
31.8 kWReference
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Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
217 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
211 cmReference
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Weight
4851 to 5720 poundsReference
4901 to 5452 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-28Reference
14.9-28Reference
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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Wheelbase
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211 cmReference
Ag front
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9.5-24 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
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16.9-28 (4WD)Reference
Length
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337 cmReference
Operating weight
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2473 kgReference
Ground clearance
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35 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
33Reference
33Reference
Hesston 466 Height
2WD Hood
144 cmReference
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4WD Hood
147 cmReference
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Exhaust
238 cmReference
238 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
9.5 l/hourReference
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Hesston 566 Height
Hood
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147 cmReference
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.


