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Hesston 55-66 vs Hesston 566

Verdict: Hesston 55-66 vs Hesston 566

The Hesston 55-66 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 46 hp. Hesston 55-66 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. Hesston 55-66 is the newer design (1985 vs 1983). In short: choose the Hesston 566 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 55-66 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

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Rated power

46 hp

51 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference

FiatReference

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

Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference

Distributor

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HesstonReference

Original price

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$17,720 (1984)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (566DT)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

55-66

utility 2WDReference

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55-66DT

utility 4WDReference

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566DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

72.7 LReference

Engine

41.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

28.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

28.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

103 x 110 mmReference

Power

41.0 kWReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

34.1 kWReference

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Max power

28.6 kWReference

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Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

34.2 kWReference

38.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

34.1 kWReference

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Type

creeperReference

synchronizedReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

Valves

0 to 3Reference

1 or 2Reference

Total flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

I/IIReference

Control

position and lower-link draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1778 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/groundReference

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

33.4 kWReference

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Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

217 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

211 cmReference

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Weight

4851 to 5402 poundsReference

4901 to 5452 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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2WD Length

330 cmReference

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4WD Length

337 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

46 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

36 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

139 to 189 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

144 to 187 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 192 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

2200 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

2450 kgReference

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2WD Operating

2399 kgReference

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Ballasted

2980 kgReference

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Steering wheel

161 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

Ag front

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9.5-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Length

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337 cmReference

Operating weight

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2473 kgReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Hesston 55-66 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

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Hesston 55-66 Height

Hood

143 cmReference

147 cmReference

2WD ROPS

234 cmReference

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4WD ROPS

241 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

10.2 l/hourReference

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Speeds

Hesston 566 Height

Exhaust

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238 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.