Compare/Hesston 60-56 vs Hesston 70-66 High Clearance

Hesston 60-56 vs Hesston 70-66 High Clearance

Verdict: Hesston 60-56 vs Hesston 70-66 High Clearance

The Hesston 60-56 and the Hesston 70-66 High Clearance are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 70-66 High Clearance leads on rated power with 62 hp against 60 hp. Hesston 60-56 is the lighter machine (2,315 kg vs 5,689 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 1985). In short: choose the Hesston 70-66 High Clearance 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

Manufacturer

FiatReference

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

With 13.6-38 rear tires.Reference

Variants

60-56DT

4WDReference

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70-66

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utility 2WD[6073]Reference

70-66DT

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utility 4WD[6073]Reference

70-66OR

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orchard 2WD[10189]Reference

70-66ORDT

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orchard 4WD[10189]Reference

70-66HC

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high-cropReference

70-66HCDT

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high-crop 4WDReference

Engine

44.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 115 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Power

44.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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72.7 LReference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

creeperReference

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/ground (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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46.2 kWReference

Pressure

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186.2 barReference

Valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Control

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position and lower-link draft controlReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

201 cmReference

210 cmReference

Weight

2315 kgReference

5689 to 7290 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

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

152 to 223 cmReference

4WD Front tread

144 to 187 cmReference

167/177/182/193/203/208/218 cmReference

Rear tread

131 to 191 cmReference

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Steering wheel

146 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

Rear tire

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9.5-42Reference

2WD Ag front

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7.50-18Reference

4WD Ag front

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12.4-38Reference

2WD Ag rear

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12.4-38Reference

4WD Ag rear

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12.4-38Reference

2WD Shipping weight

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2580 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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3306 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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80 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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62 cmReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

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63 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)

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65 cmReference

2WD Rear tread

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152 to 193 cmReference

4WD Rear tread

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142/152/157/160/172/177/187 cmReference

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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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.