Compare/Hesston 566 vs Hesston 60-66

Hesston 566 vs Hesston 60-66

Verdict: Hesston 566 vs Hesston 60-66

The Hesston 566 and the Hesston 60-66 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 51 hp. Hesston 60-66 is the newer design (1985 vs 1983). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Hesston

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Rated power

51 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

HesstonReference

Manufacturer

FiatReference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference

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

Original price

$17,720 (1984)Reference

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Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (566DT)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

566DT

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

Displacement

2.8 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

103 x 110 mmReference

104 x 115 mmReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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44.7 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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33.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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33.5 kWReference

Power

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44.7 kWReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2500Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Power at rated engine speed

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38.4 kWReference

Max power

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33.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.0 kWReference

Type

synchronizedReference

creeperReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

I/IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/groundReference

PTO (tested)

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38.4 kWReference

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

211 cmReference

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Weight

4901 to 5452 poundsReference

4901 to 5700 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

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Ag front

9.5-24 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-28 (4WD)Reference

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Length

337 cmReference

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Operating weight

2473 kgReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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217 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Rear tread

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132 to 192 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

Ballasted

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3383 kgReference

Steering wheel

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161 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Hesston 566 Height

Hood

147 cmReference

143 cmReference

Exhaust

238 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.