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Hesston 666DT High Crop vs Hesston 70-66 High Clearance
Verdict: Hesston 666DT High Crop vs Hesston 70-66 High Clearance
The Hesston 666DT High Crop and the Hesston 70-66 High Clearance are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 62 hp. Hesston 666DT High Crop is the lighter machine (3,310 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 70-66 High Clearance 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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Fit & specs
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
62 hp
62 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
HesstonReference
HesstonReference
Manufacturer
FiatReference
FiatReference
liquid-cooledReference
With 13.6-38 rear tires.Reference
Variants
766
utilityReference
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766HC
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
70-66OR
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orchard 2WD[10189]Reference
70-66ORDT
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orchard 4WD[10189]Reference
70-66HC
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high-cropReference
70-66HCDT
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high-crop 4WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
72.7 LReference
72.7 LReference
Displacement
3.5 LReference
3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 110 mmReference
100 x 115 mmReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Pre-heating
ether injectionReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Rated RPM
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2500Reference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
20 forward and 8 reverseReference
Clutch
279.4mm cerametallic dry discReference
279.4mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
46.2 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Type
partially synchronizedReference
creeperReference
Pressure
186.2 barReference
186.2 barReference
Valves
1Reference
2Reference
Pump flow
41.6 lpmReference
41.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position and lower-link draft controlReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/ground (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Weight
3310 kgReference
5689 to 7290 poundsReference
Front tire
13.6x38Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
13.6x38Reference
9.5-42Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 13.6x38. Rear: 13.6x38Reference
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2WD Wheelbase
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210 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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204 cmReference
2WD Ag front
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7.50-18Reference
4WD Ag front
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12.4-38Reference
2WD Ag rear
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12.4-38Reference
4WD Ag rear
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12.4-38Reference
2WD Shipping weight
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2580 kgReference
4WD Shipping weight
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3306 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
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80 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
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62 cmReference
2WD Clearance (drawbar)
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63 cmReference
4WD Clearance (drawbar)
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65 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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152 to 223 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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167/177/182/193/203/208/218 cmReference
2WD Rear tread
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152 to 193 cmReference
4WD Rear tread
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142/152/157/160/172/177/187 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
33Reference
33Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
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.