Compare/Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 80-66

Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 80-66

Verdict: Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 80-66

The Hesston 70-56 and the Hesston 80-66 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 5,800 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 1985). 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

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Best match

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Hesston

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Best match

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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

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

Variants

70-56DT

4WDReference

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80-66

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utility 2WDReference

80-66DT

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utility 4WDReference

80-66OR

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orchard 2WDReference

80-66ORDT

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orchard 4WDReference

80-66HC

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high-cropReference

80-66HCDT

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high-crop 4WDReference

Engine

52.2 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Displacement

3.6 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

104 x 115 mmReference

Power

52.2 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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72.7 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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46.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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46.4 kWReference

Pre-heating

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etherReference

Power at rated engine speed

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52.5 kWReference

Max power

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46.4 kWReference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

creeperReference

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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52.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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52.5 kWReference

Pressure

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186.2 barReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Total flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Control

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position and lower-link draft controlReference

Rear lift

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2355 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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51.4 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

220 cmReference

230 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

216 cmReference

224 cmReference

Weight

2694 kgReference

5800 to 6535 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

18.4-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

2WD Length

346 cmReference

353 cmReference

4WD Length

355 cmReference

363 cmReference

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

139 to 189 cmReference

4WD Front tread

144 to 187 cmReference

153 to 195 cmReference

Rear tread

131 to 191 cmReference

139 to 200 cmReference

Steering wheel

149 cmReference

170 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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54 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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40 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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2630 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2925 kgReference

4WD Operating

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2964 kgReference

Ballasted

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4263 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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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

254 cmReference

2WD Exhaust

238 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

237 cmReference

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Hesston 80-66 attachments

Hesston 80-66 Height

Hood

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149 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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15.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3286 kgReference

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.