Compare/Hesston 60-56 vs Hesston 680

Hesston 60-56 vs Hesston 680

Verdict: Hesston 60-56 vs Hesston 680

The Hesston 60-56 and the Hesston 680 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 680 leads on rated power with 62 hp against 60 hp. Hesston 60-56 is the lighter machine (2,315 kg vs 5,407 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 60-56 is the newer design (1990 vs 1981). In short: choose the Hesston 680 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 60-56 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

60 hp

62 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 four ranges provides sixteen forward speeds.Reference

Original price

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$21,550 (1984)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (680DT)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

680

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2WDReference

60-56DT

4WDReference

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680DT

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4WDReference

Engine

44.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

3.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 115 mmReference

100 x 110 mmReference

Power

44.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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79.9 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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39.8 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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46.6 kWReference

Max power

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39.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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46.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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46.6 kWReference

Pressure

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186.3 barReference

Valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2000 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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45.6 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

201 cmReference

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Weight

2315 kgReference

5407 to 6029 poundsReference

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

2734 kgReference

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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Wheelbase

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226 cmReference

Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

Ag front

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11.2-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-30Reference

Length

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355 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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55 (with cab and A/C)Reference

Hesston 60-56 Height

Hood

143 cmReference

163 cmReference

2WD ROPS

229 cmReference

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4WD ROPS

228 cmReference

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Exhaust

236 cmReference

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Hesston 680 attachments

Attachment overview

Hesston 680 Height

ROPS

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257 cmReference

Cab

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252 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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13.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2835 kgReference

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.