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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 466 Tractor
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Hesston 566 Tractor
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
45 hp
51 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
HesstonReference
HesstonReference
Manufacturer
FiatReference
FiatReference
Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference
Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference
Original price
$17,720 (1984)Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (566DT)Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
466DT
4WDReference
566DT
4WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
72.7 LReference
72.7 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
28.7 kWReference
Displacement
2.6 LReference
2.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 110 mmReference
103 x 110 mmReference
Compression
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
33.7 kWReference
Max power
28.7 kWReference
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
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
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
217 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
211 cmReference
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
4WD Ag front
9.5-24Reference
2WD Ag rear
13.6-28Reference
4WD Ag rear
16.9-28Reference
2WD Length
330 cmReference
4WD Length
337 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
50 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
43 cmReference
2WD Operating
2200 kgReference
4WD Operating
2594 kgReference
Ballasted
3025 kgReference
Wheelbase
211 cmReference
Ag front
9.5-24 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
16.9-28 (4WD)Reference
Length
337 cmReference
Operating weight
2473 kgReference
Ground clearance
35 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
33Reference
33Reference
Hesston 466 Height
2WD Hood
144 cmReference
4WD Hood
147 cmReference
Exhaust
238 cmReference
238 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
9.5 l/hourReference
Hesston 566 Height
Hood
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.

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