Compare/Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 766DT High Crop

Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 766DT High Crop

Verdict: Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 766DT High Crop

The Hesston 70-56 and the Hesston 766DT High Crop are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. Hesston 70-56 is the lighter machine (2,694 kg vs 3,306 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

Manufacturer

FiatReference

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

liquid-cooledReference

Variants

766

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utilityReference

70-56DT

4WDReference

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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

Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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72.7 LReference

Pre-heating

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ether injectionReference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm cerametallic dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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52.2 kWReference

Pressure

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186.2 barReference

Valves

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1Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

220 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

216 cmReference

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Weight

2694 kgReference

3306 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

13.6x38Reference

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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13.6x38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 13.6x38. Rear: 13.6x38Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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33Reference

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.