Compare/Hesston 55-66 vs Hesston 580

Hesston 55-66 vs Hesston 580

Verdict: Hesston 55-66 vs Hesston 580

The Hesston 55-66 and the Hesston 580 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 580 leads on rated power with 52 hp against 46 hp. Hesston 55-66 is the lighter machine (4,851 kg vs 5,060 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 580 holds more fuel (79.9 L vs 72.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Hesston 55-66 is the newer design (1985 vs 1981). In short: choose the Hesston 580 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

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

46 hp

52 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference

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

Four gears with four ranges provides sixteen forward speeds.Reference

Original price

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$18,900 (1984)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (580DT)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

580

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2WDReference

55-66

utility 2WDReference

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55-66DT

utility 4WDReference

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580DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

72.7 LReference

79.9 LReference

Engine

41.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

28.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

28.6 kWReference

31.4 kWReference

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

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2650Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

34.1 kWReference

38.5 kWReference

Max power

28.6 kWReference

31.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

34.2 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

34.1 kWReference

38.5 kWReference

Type

creeperReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

186.3 barReference

Valves

0 to 3Reference

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

36.1 kWReference

Pump flow

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36.3 lpmReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

217 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

211 cmReference

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Weight

4851 to 5402 poundsReference

5060 to 6290 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

4177 kgReference

Steering wheel

161 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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215 cmReference

Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

Ag front

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11.2-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-30Reference

Length

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342 cmReference

Operating

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2853 kgReference

Hesston 55-66 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

45Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

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Hesston 55-66 Height

Hood

143 cmReference

148 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

13.2 l/hourReference

Speeds

Hesston 580 attachments

Attachment overview

Hesston 580 Height

ROPS

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255 cmReference

Cab

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250 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.