Compare/Hesston 55-46 vs Hesston 55-56

Hesston 55-46 vs Hesston 55-56

Verdict: Hesston 55-46 vs Hesston 55-56

The Hesston 55-46 and the Hesston 55-56 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 4,085 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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

Manufacturer

Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference

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

Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in three ranges (I, II, and III).Reference

Variants

55-46

similar Fiat modelReference

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55-56DT

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4WDReference

Engine

41.0 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

Power

41.0 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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72.7 LReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

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Valves

0 to 2Reference

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Pump flow

34.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

I/IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Dimensions

Weight

4080 to 4640 poundsReference

4085 to 4425 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

12.4-32Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.50-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

Front: 11.2-20. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

2WD Shipping weight

1850 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

2104 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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205 cmReference

Length

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320 cmReference

Ground clearance

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49 cmReference

Front tread

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131 to 191 cmReference

Rear tread

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139 to 199 cmReference

Operating

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1852 kgReference

Ballasted

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2893 kgReference

Steering wheel

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146 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

33Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Hesston 55-56 Height

Hood

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143 cmReference

ROPS

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229 cmReference

Exhaust

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236 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.