Compare/Hesston 466 vs Hesston 60-90

Hesston 466 vs Hesston 60-90

Verdict: Hesston 466 vs Hesston 60-90

The Hesston 466 and the Hesston 60-90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 60-90 leads on rated power with 51 hp against 45 hp. Hesston 466 is the lighter machine (4,851 kg vs 6,292 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 60-90 holds more fuel (79.9 L vs 72.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Hesston 60-90 is the newer design (1984 vs 1983). In short: choose the Hesston 60-90 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

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Rated power

45 hp

51 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

HesstonReference

Manufacturer

FiatReference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference

With 18.4-30 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

466DT

4WDReference

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60-90DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

72.7 LReference

79.9 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

28.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.6 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 110 mmReference

104 x 115 mmReference

Compression

17:1Reference

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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44.7 kWReference

Power

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44.7 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

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ether injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

38.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

33.7 kWReference

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Type

synchronizedReference

creeperReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

186.3 barReference

Valves

0 to 2Reference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

I/IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

31.8 kWReference

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Rear valves

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2 or 3Reference

Rear lift

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2245 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2198Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

217 cmReference

215 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

211 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

4851 to 5720 poundsReference

6292 to 6754 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

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

343 cmReference

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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16.9-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

2WD Weight

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2854 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3063 kgReference

2WD Front tread

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147 to 189 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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162 to 195 cmReference

4WD Rear tread

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139 to 200 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

65Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Hesston 466 Height

2WD Hood

144 cmReference

148 cmReference

4WD Hood

147 cmReference

Exhaust

238 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

9.5 l/hourReference

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Hesston 60-90 Height

2WD ROPS

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255 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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254 cmReference

Cab

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250 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.