Compare/Hesston 65-46 vs Hesston 65-56

Hesston 65-46 vs Hesston 65-56

Verdict: Hesston 65-46 vs Hesston 65-56

The Hesston 65-46 and the Hesston 65-56 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 60 hp. Hesston 65-46 is the lighter machine (2,236 kg vs 4,900 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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Rated power

60 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference

FiatReference

Four gears with high and low ranges provide eight forward speeds. Gears 3/4 are synchronized in both ranges.Reference

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

Distributor

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HesstonReference

Variants

65-46

similar Fiat modelReference

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65-56DT

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4WDReference

Engine

48.5 kWReference

Displacement

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

Power

48.5 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2500Reference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

44.7 kWReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

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Pump flow

34.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

I/IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Dimensions

Weight

2236 kgReference

4900 to 5720 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Shipping weight

2236 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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216 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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212 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9-30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-30Reference

2WD Length

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343 cmReference

4WD Length

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352 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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53 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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139 to 199 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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144 to 187 cmReference

Rear tread

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131 to 191 cmReference

Operating

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2594 kgReference

Ballasted

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3333 kgReference

Steering wheel

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149 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

33Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Hesston 65-56 Height

2WD Hood

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147 cmReference

4WD Hood

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144 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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231 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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231 cmReference

2WD Exhaust

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238 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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237 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.