Compare/Hesston 55-56 vs Hesston 60-66

Hesston 55-56 vs Hesston 60-66

Verdict: Hesston 55-56 vs Hesston 60-66

The Hesston 55-56 and the Hesston 60-66 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 60-66 leads on rated power with 51 hp against 45 hp. Hesston 55-56 is the lighter machine (4,085 kg vs 4,901 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 55-56 is the newer design (1990 vs 1985). In short: choose the Hesston 60-66 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 55-56 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

51 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference

FiatReference

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

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I-III) with normal and creeper ranges.Reference

Distributor

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HesstonReference

Variants

55-56DT

4WDReference

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60-66

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utility 2WDReference

60-66DT

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utility 4WDReference

60-66OR

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orchard 2WDReference

60-66ORDT

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orchard 4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

72.7 LReference

Engine

41.0 kWReference

44.7 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

104 x 115 mmReference

Power

41.0 kWReference

44.7 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (claimed)

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33.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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33.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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38.4 kWReference

Max power

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33.5 kWReference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

creeperReference

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

38.0 kWReference

Rear Type

I/IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/groundReference

PTO (tested)

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38.4 kWReference

Pressure

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186.2 barReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Total flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Control

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position and lower-link draft controlReference

Rear lift

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1778 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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36.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

205 cmReference

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Weight

4085 to 4425 poundsReference

4901 to 5700 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

12.4-32Reference

14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Length

320 cmReference

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Ground clearance

49 cmReference

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Front tread

131 to 191 cmReference

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Rear tread

139 to 199 cmReference

132 to 192 cmReference

Operating

1852 kgReference

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Ballasted

2893 kgReference

3383 kgReference

Steering wheel

146 cmReference

161 cmReference

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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50 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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35 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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139 to 189 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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144 to 187 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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2223 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2473 kgReference

4WD Operating

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2585 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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33Reference

Hesston 55-56 Height

Hood

143 cmReference

ROPS

229 cmReference

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Exhaust

236 cmReference

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Hesston 60-66 attachments

Hesston 60-66 Height

2WD ROPS

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234 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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241 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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10.6 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.