Compare/Hesston 60-56 vs Hesston 65-56

Hesston 60-56 vs Hesston 65-56

Verdict: Hesston 60-56 vs Hesston 65-56

The Hesston 60-56 and the Hesston 65-56 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 60 hp. Hesston 60-56 is the lighter machine (2,315 kg vs 4,900 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Hesston

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Rated power

60 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

HesstonReference

Manufacturer

FiatReference

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

Variants

60-56DT

4WDReference

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65-56DT

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4WDReference

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

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

II/IReference

I/IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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44.7 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

201 cmReference

216 cmReference

Weight

2315 kgReference

4900 to 5720 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

14.9-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9-30Reference

2WD Length

320 cmReference

343 cmReference

4WD Length

327 cmReference

352 cmReference

Operating weight

2315 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

3053 kgReference

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4WD Ground clearance

32 cmReference

34 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

49 cmReference

53 cmReference

2WD Front tread

139 to 199 cmReference

4WD Front tread

144 to 187 cmReference

Rear tread

131 to 191 cmReference

Steering wheel

146 cmReference

149 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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212 cmReference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-30Reference

Operating

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2594 kgReference

Ballasted

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3333 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Hesston 60-56 Height

Hood

143 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

229 cmReference

231 cmReference

4WD ROPS

228 cmReference

231 cmReference

Exhaust

236 cmReference

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Hesston 65-56 Height

2WD Hood

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147 cmReference

4WD Hood

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144 cmReference

2WD Exhaust

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238 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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237 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.