Compare/Hesston 55-46 vs Hesston 55-66

Hesston 55-46 vs Hesston 55-66

Verdict: Hesston 55-46 vs Hesston 55-66

The Hesston 55-46 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 55-46 is the lighter machine (4,080 kg vs 4,851 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 55-46 is the newer design (1990 vs 1985). In short: choose the Hesston 55-66 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 55-46 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

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

Variants

55-46

similar Fiat modelReference

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55-66

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utility 2WDReference

55-66DT

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utility 4WDReference

Engine

41.0 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

Power

41.0 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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72.7 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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28.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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28.6 kWReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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34.1 kWReference

Max power

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28.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

34.2 kWReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

creeperReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

Valves

0 to 2Reference

0 to 3Reference

Pump flow

34.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

I/IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position and lower-link draft controlReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/groundReference

PTO (tested)

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34.1 kWReference

Total flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Rear lift

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1778 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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33.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

4080 to 4640 poundsReference

4851 to 5402 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

13.6-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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

2WD Shipping weight

1850 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

2104 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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217 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

2WD Length

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330 cmReference

4WD Length

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337 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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46 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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36 cmReference

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

2WD Operating

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2399 kgReference

Ballasted

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2980 kgReference

Steering wheel

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161 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

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

Test results

Fuel use

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10.2 l/hourReference

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.