Compare/Hesston 666 vs Hesston 70-66 Orchard

Hesston 666 vs Hesston 70-66 Orchard

Verdict: Hesston 666 vs Hesston 70-66 Orchard

The Hesston 666 and the Hesston 70-66 Orchard are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 62 hp. Hesston 70-66 Orchard is the lighter machine (4,850 kg vs 5,689 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 666 holds more fuel (72.7 L vs 57.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Hesston 70-66 Orchard is the newer design (1985 vs 1983). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Hesston

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Hesston

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Rated power

62 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

HesstonReference

Manufacturer

FiatReference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference

With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$19,600 (1984)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

666

similar Fiat modelReference

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666DT

4WDReference

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666HC

high-cropReference

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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

Fuel tank

72.7 LReference

57.9 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

40.5 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

39.6 kWReference

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Displacement

3.5 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 110 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

46.5 kWReference

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Max power

39.6 kWReference

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Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Rated RPM

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2500Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

46.5 kWReference

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Type

creeperReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

2Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

I/IIReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

45.0 kWReference

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Control

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position and lower-link draft controlReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

224 cmReference

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Weight

5689 to 6350 poundsReference

4850 to 5200 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

27x9.50-15Reference

Rear tire

14.9-30Reference

14.9-24Reference

Ag front

9.5-24 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-30Reference

16.9-24Reference

Length

363 cmReference

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Operating weight

2880 kgReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

2WD Ag front

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6.50-16Reference

4WD Ag front

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38x14.00-20Reference

Lawn/turf front

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9.50-16Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18.4-16Reference

2WD Length

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308 cmReference

4WD Length

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320 cmReference

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 Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

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137 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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135 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Hesston 666 Height

Hood

149 cmReference

125 cmReference

Exhaust

246 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

13.2 l/hourReference

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Hesston 70-66 Orchard attachments

Hesston 70-66 Orchard Height

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.