Compare/Hesston 640 vs Hesston 70-66 Orchard

Hesston 640 vs Hesston 70-66 Orchard

Verdict: Hesston 640 vs Hesston 70-66 Orchard

The Hesston 640 and the Hesston 70-66 Orchard 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 4,850 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 70-66 Orchard is the newer design (1985 vs 1981). In short: choose the Hesston 640 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 70-66 Orchard 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

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Best match

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Hesston

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Best match

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Rated power

63 hp

62 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference

FiatReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$17,700 (1984)Reference

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Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

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Distributor

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HesstonReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

40.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.5 LReference

3.6 LReference

Fuel tank

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57.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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100 x 115 mmReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Rated RPM

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2500Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

47.0 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Type

open centerReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Valves

1Reference

2Reference

Rear Type

I/IIReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Pressure

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186.2 barReference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Control

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position and lower-link draft controlReference

Dimensions

Weight

2145 kgReference

4850 to 5200 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

27x9.50-15Reference

Rear tire

14.9-30Reference

14.9-24Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-30Reference

16.9-24Reference

2WD Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

2WD Ag front

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6.50-16Reference

4WD Ag front

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38x14.00-20Reference

Lawn/turf front

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9.50-16Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18.4-16Reference

2WD Length

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308 cmReference

4WD Length

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320 cmReference

Width

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136 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

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2199 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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2358 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

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137 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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135 cmReference

Variants

70-66

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utility 2WD[6073]Reference

70-66DT

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utility 4WD[6073]Reference

70-66ORDT

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orchard 4WDReference

70-66HC

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high-cropReference

70-66HCDT

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high-crop 4WDReference

Hesston 70-66 Orchard attachments

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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33Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Hesston 70-66 Orchard Height

Hood

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125 cmReference

ROPS

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236 cmReference

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.