Compare/Hesston 680 vs Hesston 70-66

Hesston 680 vs Hesston 70-66

Verdict: Hesston 680 vs Hesston 70-66

The Hesston 680 and the Hesston 70-66 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 70-66 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 62 hp. Hesston 680 is the lighter machine (5,407 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 680 holds more fuel (79.9 L vs 72.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Hesston 70-66 is the newer design (1985 vs 1981). In short: choose the Hesston 70-66 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 680 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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

63 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference

FiatReference

Four gears with four ranges provides sixteen forward speeds.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I-III) with normal and creeper ranges.Reference

Original price

$21,550 (1984)Reference

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Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (680DT)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Distributor

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HesstonReference

Variants

680

2WDReference

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680DT

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

Fuel tank

79.9 LReference

72.7 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

39.8 kWReference

40.4 kWReference

Displacement

3.5 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 110 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

46.6 kWReference

46.8 kWReference

Max power

39.8 kWReference

40.4 kWReference

Engine

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52.2 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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40.3 kWReference

Power

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52.2 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

46.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

46.6 kWReference

46.8 kWReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

creeperReference

Pressure

186.3 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

I/IIReference

Rear lift

2000 kgReference

2355 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/groundReference

Power at rated PTO speed

45.6 kWReference

46.8 kWReference

Total flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Control

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position and lower-link draft controlReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

226 cmReference

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Weight

5407 to 6029 poundsReference

5689 to 6510 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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Ag front

11.2-24 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

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Length

355 cmReference

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Operating weight

2734 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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230 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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224 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

2WD Length

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353 cmReference

4WD Length

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363 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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52 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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41 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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139 to 189 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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153 to 195 cmReference

Rear tread

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139 to 200 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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2580 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2880 kgReference

4WD Operating

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2952 kgReference

Ballasted

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3948 kgReference

Steering wheel

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165 cmReference

Hesston 680 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55 (with cab and A/C)Reference

33Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Hesston 680 Height

Hood

163 cmReference

149 cmReference

ROPS

257 cmReference

247 cmReference

Cab

252 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

13.2 l/hourReference

13.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

2835 kgReference

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Speeds

Hesston 70-66 attachments

Hesston 70-66 Height

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.