Compare/Hesston 666DT High Crop vs Hesston 70-66 Orchard

Hesston 666DT High Crop vs Hesston 70-66 Orchard

Verdict: Hesston 666DT High Crop vs Hesston 70-66 Orchard

The Hesston 666DT High Crop 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 666DT High Crop is the lighter machine (3,310 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 666DT High Crop 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

62 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

HesstonReference

Manufacturer

FiatReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 14.9-24 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

70-66ORDT

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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

Displacement

3.5 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 110 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

ether injectionReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Rated RPM

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2500Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm cerametallic dry discReference

279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

Valves

1Reference

2Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position and lower-link draft controlReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Weight

3310 kgReference

4850 to 5200 poundsReference

Front tire

13.6x38Reference

27x9.50-15Reference

Rear tire

13.6x38Reference

14.9-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 13.6x38. Rear: 13.6x38Reference

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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

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

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

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.