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Hesston 65-46 vs Hesston 680

Verdict: Hesston 65-46 vs Hesston 680

The Hesston 65-46 and the Hesston 680 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 680 leads on rated power with 62 hp against 60 hp. Hesston 65-46 is the lighter machine (2,236 kg vs 5,407 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 65-46 is the newer design (1990 vs 1981). In short: choose the Hesston 680 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 65-46 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 65-46 Tractor
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Hesston 680 Tractor
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
60 hp
62 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
Four gears with high and low ranges provide eight forward speeds. Gears 3/4 are synchronized in both ranges.Reference
Four gears with four ranges provides sixteen forward speeds.Reference
Original price
$21,550 (1984)Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (680DT)Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
680
2WDReference
65-46
similar Fiat modelReference
680DT
4WDReference
Engine
Engine
48.5 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
3.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 115 mmReference
100 x 110 mmReference
Power
48.5 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Pre-heating
thermostartReference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
79.9 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
39.8 kWReference
Compression
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
Power at rated engine speed
46.6 kWReference
Max power
39.8 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
279.4mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
44.7 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Type
partially synchronizedReference
mechanical shuttleReference
Pressure
186.2 barReference
186.3 barReference
Pump flow
34.1 lpmReference
41.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
PTO (tested)
46.6 kWReference
Valves
2Reference
Rear lift
2000 kgReference
Power at rated PTO speed
45.6 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
2236 kgReference
5407 to 6029 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-30Reference
16.9-30Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
Shipping weight
2236 kgReference
Wheelbase
226 cmReference
Ag front
11.2-24 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
16.9-30Reference
Length
355 cmReference
Operating weight
2734 kgReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
33Reference
55 (with cab and A/C)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Hesston 680 attachments
Attachment overview
Hesston 680 Height
Hood
163 cmReference
ROPS
257 cmReference
Cab
252 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
13.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
2835 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.

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