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Hesston 55-66 vs Hesston 60-66
Verdict: Hesston 55-66 vs Hesston 60-66
The Hesston 55-66 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 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. In short: choose the Hesston 60-66 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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Fit & specs
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
46 hp
51 hp
Confidence
40%
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 gears (1-4) in three ranges (I-III) with normal and creeper ranges.Reference
Distributor
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HesstonReference
Variants
55-66
utility 2WDReference
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55-66DT
utility 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
72.7 LReference
Engine
41.0 kWReference
44.7 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
28.3 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
28.6 kWReference
33.5 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
Compression
17:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
34.1 kWReference
38.4 kWReference
Max power
28.6 kWReference
33.5 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
20 forward and 8 reverseReference
20 forward and 8 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
34.2 kWReference
38.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
34.1 kWReference
38.4 kWReference
Type
creeperReference
creeperReference
Pressure
186.2 barReference
186.2 barReference
Valves
0 to 3Reference
1 to 3Reference
Total flow
41.6 lpmReference
41.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
I/IIReference
I/IIReference
Control
position and lower-link draft controlReference
position and lower-link draft controlReference
Rear lift
1778 kgReference
1778 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/groundReference
540/groundReference
Power at rated PTO speed
33.4 kWReference
36.2 kWReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
217 cmReference
217 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
211 cmReference
211 cmReference
Weight
4851 to 5402 poundsReference
4901 to 5700 poundsReference
Front tire
6.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
2WD Rear tire
13.6-28Reference
14.9-28Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference
Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference
2WD Length
330 cmReference
330 cmReference
4WD Length
337 cmReference
337 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
46 cmReference
50 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
36 cmReference
35 cmReference
2WD Front tread
139 to 189 cmReference
139 to 189 cmReference
4WD Front tread
144 to 187 cmReference
144 to 187 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 192 cmReference
132 to 192 cmReference
2WD Shipping
2200 kgReference
2223 kgReference
4WD Shipping
2450 kgReference
2473 kgReference
2WD Operating
2399 kgReference
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Ballasted
2980 kgReference
3383 kgReference
Steering wheel
161 cmReference
161 cmReference
4WD Operating
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2585 kgReference
Hesston 55-66 attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
33Reference
33Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Hesston 55-66 Height
Hood
143 cmReference
143 cmReference
2WD ROPS
234 cmReference
234 cmReference
4WD ROPS
241 cmReference
241 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
10.2 l/hourReference
10.6 l/hourReference
Speeds
Hesston 60-66 attachments
Hesston 60-66 Height
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.