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Hesston 640 vs Hesston 666
Verdict: Hesston 640 vs Hesston 666
The Hesston 640 and the Hesston 666 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 640 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 62 hp. Hesston 640 is the lighter machine (2,145 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 666 is the newer design (1983 vs 1981). In short: choose the Hesston 640 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 666 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
63 hp
62 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
FiatReference
liquid-cooledReference
Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference
Original price
$17,700 (1984)Reference
$19,600 (1984)Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
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Distributor
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HesstonReference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
40.8 kWReference
40.5 kWReference
Displacement
3.5 LReference
3.5 LReference
Fuel tank
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72.7 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
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39.6 kWReference
Bore/Stroke
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100 x 110 mmReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
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46.5 kWReference
Max power
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39.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
20 forward and 8 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
47.0 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Type
open centerReference
creeperReference
Valves
1Reference
1 or 2Reference
Rear Type
I/IIReference
I/IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
PTO (tested)
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46.5 kWReference
Pressure
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186.2 barReference
Pump flow
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41.6 lpmReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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45.0 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
2145 kgReference
5689 to 6350 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-30Reference
14.9-30Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
9.5-24 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
14.9-30Reference
14.9-30Reference
Wheelbase
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224 cmReference
Length
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363 cmReference
Operating weight
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2880 kgReference
Ground clearance
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40 cmReference
Variants
666
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similar Fiat modelReference
666DT
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4WDReference
666HC
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high-cropReference
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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33Reference
Hesston 666 Height
Hood
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149 cmReference
Exhaust
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246 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
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13.2 l/hourReference
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.


