Compare/Hesston 680 vs Hesston 70-90

Hesston 680 vs Hesston 70-90

Verdict: Hesston 680 vs Hesston 70-90

The Hesston 680 and the Hesston 70-90 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 6,798 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 70-90 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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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 18.4-30 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

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

680

2WDReference

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680DT

4WDReference

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70-90DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

79.9 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

39.8 kWReference

40.2 kWReference

Displacement

3.5 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 110 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

46.6 kWReference

46.4 kWReference

Max power

39.8 kWReference

40.2 kWReference

Engine

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52.2 kWReference

Power

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52.2 kWReference

Pre-heating

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ether injectionReference

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

46.4 kWReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

creeperReference

Pressure

186.3 barReference

Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

2000 kgReference

2364 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

45.6 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Rear valves

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2 or 3Reference

Engine RPM

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540@2198Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

226 cmReference

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Weight

5407 to 6029 poundsReference

6798 to 7436 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

Ag front

11.2-24 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

13.6-38Reference

Length

355 cmReference

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Operating weight

2734 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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226 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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227 cmReference

2WD Ag front

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9.5L-15Reference

4WD Ag front

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12.4-24Reference

2WD Length

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343 cmReference

4WD Length

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356 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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140 to 191 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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162 to 195 cmReference

Rear tread

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139 to 200 cmReference

2WD

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3083 kgReference

4WD

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3372 kgReference

Operating

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3220 kgReference

Ballasted

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3526 kgReference

Hesston 680 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55 (with cab and A/C)Reference

65Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Attachment overview

Hesston 680 Height

Hood

163 cmReference

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ROPS

257 cmReference

Cab

252 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

13.2 l/hourReference

14.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

2835 kgReference

2829 kgReference

Speeds

Hesston 70-90 Height

2WD Hood

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147 cmReference

4WD Hood

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163 cmReference

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.