Compare/Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 766

Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 766

Verdict: Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 766

The Hesston 70-56 and the Hesston 766 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. Hesston 766 is the lighter machine (2,630 kg vs 2,694 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 70-56 is the newer design (1990 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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Rated power

70 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

HesstonReference

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Manufacturer

FiatReference

Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference

Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in three ranges (I, II, and III).Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

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$22,650 (1984)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (766DT)Reference

Variants

70-56DT

4WDReference

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766DT

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4WDReference

766HC

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high-cropReference

Engine

52.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

3.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

103 x 110 mmReference

Power

52.2 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

open centerReference

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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52.2 kWReference

Valves

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1Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

220 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

216 cmReference

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Weight

2694 kgReference

2630 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

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2WD Length

346 cmReference

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4WD Length

355 cmReference

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Operating weight

2694 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

3432 kgReference

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4WD Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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2WD Ground clearance

53 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

139 to 199 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

144 to 187 cmReference

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Rear tread

131 to 191 cmReference

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Steering wheel

149 cmReference

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Rear tire

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18.4-30Reference

Ag front

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7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-30Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Hesston 70-56 Height

2WD Hood

147 cmReference

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4WD Hood

144 cmReference

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ROPS

231 cmReference

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2WD Exhaust

238 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

237 cmReference

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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.