Compare/Hesston 566 vs Hesston 60-66 Orchard

Hesston 566 vs Hesston 60-66 Orchard

Verdict: Hesston 566 vs Hesston 60-66 Orchard

The Hesston 566 and the Hesston 60-66 Orchard 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 Orchard is the lighter machine (4,710 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 566 holds more fuel (72.7 L vs 57.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Hesston 60-66 Orchard 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

With 14.9-24 rear tires.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

57.9 LReference

Displacement

2.8 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

103 x 110 mmReference

104 x 115 mmReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Rated RPM

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2500Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.0 kWReference

Type

synchronizedReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

2Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

I/IIReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Control

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position and lower-link draft controlReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

211 cmReference

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Weight

4901 to 5452 poundsReference

4710 to 5060 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

27x9.50-15Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

14.9-24Reference

Ag front

9.5-24 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-28 (4WD)Reference

16.9-24Reference

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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188 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

2WD Ag front

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6.50-16Reference

4WD Ag front

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38x14.00-20Reference

Lawn/turf front

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9.50-16Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18.4-16Reference

2WD Length

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294 cmReference

4WD Length

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304 cmReference

Width

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136 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

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2136 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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2295 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

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137 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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135 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Hesston 566 Height

Hood

147 cmReference

125 cmReference

Exhaust

238 cmReference

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Hesston 60-66 Orchard attachments

Hesston 60-66 Orchard Height

ROPS

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236 cmReference

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.