Compare/Hesston 60-56 vs Hesston 70-90

Hesston 60-56 vs Hesston 70-90

Verdict: Hesston 60-56 vs Hesston 70-90

The Hesston 60-56 and the Hesston 70-90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 70-90 leads on rated power with 62 hp against 60 hp. Hesston 60-56 is the lighter machine (2,315 kg vs 6,798 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 70-90 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

Manufacturer

FiatReference

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

With 18.4-30 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

—

mechanical rearReference

Variants

60-56DT

4WDReference

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70-90DT

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4WDReference

Engine

44.7 kWReference

52.2 kWReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 115 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Power

44.7 kWReference

52.2 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

—

79.9 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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40.2 kWReference

Pre-heating

—

ether injectionReference

Power at rated engine speed

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46.4 kWReference

Max power

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40.2 kWReference

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 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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46.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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46.4 kWReference

Pressure

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186.3 barReference

Rear valves

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2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2364 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2198Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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46.2 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

201 cmReference

226 cmReference

Weight

2315 kgReference

6798 to 7436 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

343 cmReference

4WD Length

327 cmReference

356 cmReference

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

140 to 191 cmReference

4WD Front tread

144 to 187 cmReference

162 to 195 cmReference

Rear tread

131 to 191 cmReference

139 to 200 cmReference

Steering wheel

146 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

—

227 cmReference

Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

2WD Ag front

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9.5L-15Reference

4WD Ag front

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12.4-24Reference

Ag rear

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13.6-38Reference

2WD

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3083 kgReference

4WD

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3372 kgReference

Operating

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3220 kgReference

Ballasted

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3526 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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65Reference

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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Hesston 70-90 Height

2WD Hood

—

147 cmReference

4WD Hood

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163 cmReference

ROPS

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257 cmReference

Cab

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252 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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14.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2829 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.