Compare/Hesston 65-46 vs Hesston 70-90

Hesston 65-46 vs Hesston 70-90

Verdict: Hesston 65-46 vs Hesston 70-90

The Hesston 65-46 and the Hesston 70-90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 70-90 leads on rated power with 62 hp against 60 hp. Hesston 65-46 is the lighter machine (2,236 kg vs 6,798 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 70-90 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

60 hp

62 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

With 18.4-30 rear tires.Reference

Distributor

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HesstonReference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

65-46

similar Fiat modelReference

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70-90DT

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4WDReference

Engine

48.5 kWReference

52.2 kWReference

Displacement

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

Power

48.5 kWReference

52.2 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

ether injectionReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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79.9 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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40.2 kWReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2500Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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46.4 kWReference

Max power

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40.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

44.7 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

creeperReference

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

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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46.4 kWReference

Rear valves

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2 or 3Reference

Rear lift

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2364 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2198Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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46.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

2236 kgReference

6798 to 7436 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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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226 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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227 cmReference

2WD Ag front

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9.5L-15Reference

4WD Ag front

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12.4-24Reference

Ag rear

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13.6-38Reference

2WD Length

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343 cmReference

4WD Length

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356 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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140 to 191 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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162 to 195 cmReference

Rear tread

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139 to 200 cmReference

2WD

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3083 kgReference

4WD

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3372 kgReference

Operating

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3220 kgReference

Ballasted

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3526 kgReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

65Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Hesston 70-90 Height

2WD Hood

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147 cmReference

4WD Hood

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163 cmReference

ROPS

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257 cmReference

Cab

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252 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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14.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2829 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.