Compare/Hesston 566 vs Hesston 60-90

Hesston 566 vs Hesston 60-90

Verdict: Hesston 566 vs Hesston 60-90

The Hesston 566 and the Hesston 60-90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 51 hp. Hesston 566 is the lighter machine (4,901 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 60-90 is the newer design (1984 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

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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 18.4-30 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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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

566DT

4WDReference

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60-90DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

72.7 LReference

79.9 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

Power

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44.7 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

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ether injectionReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2500Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.0 kWReference

Type

synchronizedReference

creeperReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

186.3 barReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

I/IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Rear valves

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2 or 3Reference

Rear lift

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2245 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2198Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

211 cmReference

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Weight

4901 to 5452 poundsReference

6292 to 6754 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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215 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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215 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

2WD Length

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330 cmReference

4WD Length

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343 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2854 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3063 kgReference

2WD Front tread

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147 to 189 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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162 to 195 cmReference

4WD Rear tread

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139 to 200 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

65Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Hesston 566 Height

Hood

147 cmReference

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Exhaust

238 cmReference

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Hesston 60-90 Height

2WD Hood

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148 cmReference

4WD Hood

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147 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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255 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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254 cmReference

Cab

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250 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.