Compare/Hesston 680 vs Hesston 70-66 High Clearance

Hesston 680 vs Hesston 70-66 High Clearance

Verdict: Hesston 680 vs Hesston 70-66 High Clearance

The Hesston 680 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 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 High Clearance is the newer design (1985 vs 1981). 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

Manufacturer

Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference

FiatReference

Four gears with four ranges provides sixteen forward speeds.Reference

With 13.6-38 rear tires.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

70-66OR

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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

79.9 LReference

72.7 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

39.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.5 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 110 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

46.6 kWReference

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Max power

39.8 kWReference

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Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

46.6 kWReference

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Type

mechanical shuttleReference

creeperReference

Pressure

186.3 barReference

186.2 barReference

Valves

2Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

2000 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/ground (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

45.6 kWReference

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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 7290 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

9.5-42Reference

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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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

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

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ROPS

257 cmReference

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Cab

252 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

13.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2835 kgReference

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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.