Compare/Hesston 60-66 Orchard vs Hesston 60-90

Hesston 60-66 Orchard vs Hesston 60-90

Verdict: Hesston 60-66 Orchard vs Hesston 60-90

The Hesston 60-66 Orchard and the Hesston 60-90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 51 hp. Hesston 60-66 Orchard is the lighter machine (4,710 kg vs 6,292 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 60-90 holds more fuel (79.9 L vs 57.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Hesston 60-66 Orchard is the newer design (1985 vs 1984). 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

Fit score

Best match

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Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

51 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

HesstonReference

Manufacturer

FiatReference

With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference

With 18.4-30 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

—

mechanical rearReference

Variants

60-66

utility 2WDReference

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60-66DT

utility 4WDReference

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60-66OR

orchard 2WDReference

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60-66ORDT

orchard 4WDReference

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60-90DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

57.9 LReference

79.9 LReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 115 mmReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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44.7 kWReference

Power

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44.7 kWReference

Pre-heating

—

ether injectionReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.0 kWReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

creeperReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

186.3 barReference

Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

I/IIReference

Control

position and lower-link draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Rear valves

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2 or 3Reference

Rear lift

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2245 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2198Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

188 cmReference

215 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

199 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

4710 to 5060 poundsReference

6292 to 6754 poundsReference

Front tire

27x9.50-15Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

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2WD Ag front

6.50-16Reference

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4WD Ag front

38x14.00-20Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

9.50-16Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

18.4-16Reference

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2WD Length

294 cmReference

330 cmReference

4WD Length

304 cmReference

343 cmReference

Width

136 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

2136 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

2295 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

42 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

27 cmReference

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2WD Steering wheel

137 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

135 cmReference

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2WD Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

2WD Weight

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2854 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3063 kgReference

2WD Front tread

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147 to 189 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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162 to 195 cmReference

4WD Rear tread

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139 to 200 cmReference

Hesston 60-66 Orchard attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

65Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Hesston 60-66 Orchard Height

Hood

125 cmReference

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ROPS

236 cmReference

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Speeds

Hesston 60-90 Height

2WD Hood

—

148 cmReference

4WD Hood

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147 cmReference

2WD ROPS

—

255 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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254 cmReference

Cab

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250 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.