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Hesston 65-46 vs Hesston 70-66 Orchard

Verdict: Hesston 65-46 vs Hesston 70-66 Orchard

The Hesston 65-46 and the Hesston 70-66 Orchard are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 70-66 Orchard leads on rated power with 62 hp against 60 hp. Hesston 65-46 is the lighter machine (2,236 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 65-46 is the newer design (1990 vs 1985). In short: choose the Hesston 70-66 Orchard 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 70-66 Orchard 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
FiatReference
Four gears with high and low ranges provide eight forward speeds. Gears 3/4 are synchronized in both ranges.Reference
With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference
Distributor
HesstonReference
Variants
65-46
similar Fiat modelReference
70-66
utility 2WD[6073]Reference
70-66DT
utility 4WD[6073]Reference
70-66ORDT
orchard 4WDReference
70-66HC
high-cropReference
70-66HCDT
high-crop 4WDReference
Engine
Engine
48.5 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 115 mmReference
100 x 115 mmReference
Power
48.5 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Pre-heating
thermostartReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
57.9 LReference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
279.4mm dry discReference
279.4mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
44.7 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Type
partially synchronizedReference
mechanical shuttleReference
Pressure
186.2 barReference
186.2 barReference
Pump flow
34.1 lpmReference
41.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
II/IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position and lower-link draft controlReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Valves
2Reference
Dimensions
Weight
2236 kgReference
4850 to 5200 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
27x9.50-15Reference
Rear tire
16.9-30Reference
14.9-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
Shipping weight
2236 kgReference
2WD Wheelbase
199 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
211 cmReference
2WD Ag front
6.50-16Reference
4WD Ag front
38x14.00-20Reference
Ag rear
16.9-24Reference
Lawn/turf front
9.50-16Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18.4-16Reference
2WD Length
308 cmReference
4WD Length
320 cmReference
Width
136 cmReference
2WD Shipping weight
2199 kgReference
4WD Shipping weight
2358 kgReference
2WD Ground clearance
42 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
27 cmReference
2WD Steering wheel
137 cmReference
4WD Steering wheel
135 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
33Reference
33Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Hesston 70-66 Orchard attachments
Hesston 70-66 Orchard Height
Hood
125 cmReference
ROPS
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.

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