Compare/Hesston 55-66 vs Hesston 60-90

Hesston 55-66 vs Hesston 60-90

Verdict: Hesston 55-66 vs Hesston 60-90

The Hesston 55-66 and the Hesston 60-90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 60-90 leads on rated power with 51 hp against 46 hp. Hesston 55-66 is the lighter machine (4,851 kg vs 6,292 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 60-90 holds more fuel (79.9 L vs 72.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Hesston 55-66 is the newer design (1985 vs 1984). In short: choose the Hesston 60-90 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

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

With 18.4-30 rear tires.Reference

Distributor

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HesstonReference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

55-66

utility 2WDReference

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55-66DT

utility 4WDReference

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60-90DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

72.7 LReference

79.9 LReference

Engine

41.0 kWReference

44.7 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

28.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

28.6 kWReference

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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

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

34.1 kWReference

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Max power

28.6 kWReference

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Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

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ether injectionReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

34.2 kWReference

38.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

34.1 kWReference

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Type

creeperReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

186.3 barReference

Valves

0 to 3Reference

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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

2245 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/groundReference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

33.4 kWReference

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Rear valves

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2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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540@2198Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

217 cmReference

215 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

211 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

4851 to 5402 poundsReference

6292 to 6754 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

16.9-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

2WD Length

330 cmReference

4WD Length

337 cmReference

343 cmReference

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

147 to 189 cmReference

4WD Front tread

144 to 187 cmReference

162 to 195 cmReference

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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2WD Weight

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2854 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3063 kgReference

4WD Rear tread

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139 to 200 cmReference

Hesston 55-66 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

65Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Hesston 55-66 Height

Hood

143 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

234 cmReference

255 cmReference

4WD ROPS

241 cmReference

254 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

10.2 l/hourReference

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Speeds

Hesston 60-90 Height

2WD Hood

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148 cmReference

4WD Hood

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147 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.