Compare/Hesston 65-56 vs Hesston 70-66 Orchard

Hesston 65-56 vs Hesston 70-66 Orchard

Verdict: Hesston 65-56 vs Hesston 70-66 Orchard

The Hesston 65-56 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 70-66 Orchard is the lighter machine (4,850 kg vs 4,900 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 65-56 is the newer design (1990 vs 1985). In short: choose the Hesston 70-66 Orchard for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 65-56 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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Rated power

60 hp

62 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

HesstonReference

Manufacturer

FiatReference

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

With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Variants

65-56DT

4WDReference

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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

Engine

48.5 kWReference

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

Power

48.5 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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57.9 LReference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

44.7 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

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

Valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Control

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position and lower-link draft controlReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

216 cmReference

199 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

212 cmReference

211 cmReference

Weight

4900 to 5720 poundsReference

4850 to 5200 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

27x9.50-15Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9-30Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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2WD Length

343 cmReference

308 cmReference

4WD Length

352 cmReference

320 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

34 cmReference

27 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

53 cmReference

42 cmReference

2WD Front tread

139 to 199 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

144 to 187 cmReference

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Rear tread

131 to 191 cmReference

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Operating

2594 kgReference

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Ballasted

3333 kgReference

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Steering wheel

149 cmReference

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Rear tire

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14.9-24Reference

2WD Ag front

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6.50-16Reference

4WD Ag front

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38x14.00-20Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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9.50-16Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18.4-16Reference

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 Steering wheel

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137 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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135 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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33Reference

Hesston 65-56 Height

2WD Hood

147 cmReference

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4WD Hood

144 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

231 cmReference

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4WD ROPS

231 cmReference

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2WD Exhaust

238 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

237 cmReference

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Hesston 70-66 Orchard attachments

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.