Compare/Hesston 60-56 vs Hesston 65-46

Hesston 60-56 vs Hesston 65-46

Verdict: Hesston 60-56 vs Hesston 65-46

The Hesston 60-56 and the Hesston 65-46 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 60 hp. Hesston 65-46 is the lighter machine (2,236 kg vs 2,315 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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Rated power

60 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

HesstonReference

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Manufacturer

FiatReference

Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference

Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in three ranges (I, II, and III).Reference

Four gears with high and low ranges provide eight forward speeds. Gears 3/4 are synchronized in both ranges.Reference

Variants

60-56DT

4WDReference

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65-46

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similar Fiat modelReference

Engine

44.7 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 115 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Power

44.7 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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44.7 kWReference

Pressure

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186.2 barReference

Pump flow

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34.1 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

201 cmReference

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Weight

2315 kgReference

2236 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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2WD Length

320 cmReference

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4WD Length

327 cmReference

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Operating weight

2315 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

3053 kgReference

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4WD Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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2WD Ground clearance

49 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

139 to 199 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

144 to 187 cmReference

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Rear tread

131 to 191 cmReference

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Steering wheel

146 cmReference

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Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Shipping weight

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2236 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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33Reference

Hesston 60-56 Height

Hood

143 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

229 cmReference

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4WD ROPS

228 cmReference

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Exhaust

236 cmReference

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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.