Compare/Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 80-66 Orchard

Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 80-66 Orchard

Verdict: Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 80-66 Orchard

The Hesston 70-56 and the Hesston 80-66 Orchard 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 5,115 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

Fit score

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

With 14.9-24 rear tires.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

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

104 x 115 mmReference

Power

52.2 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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57.9 LReference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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52.2 kWReference

Pressure

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186.2 barReference

Valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Control

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position and lower-link draft controlReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

220 cmReference

199 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

216 cmReference

211 cmReference

Weight

2694 kgReference

5115 to 5350 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

27x9.50-15Reference

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

308 cmReference

4WD Length

355 cmReference

320 cmReference

Operating weight

2694 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

3432 kgReference

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4WD Ground clearance

34 cmReference

27 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

53 cmReference

42 cmReference

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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14.9-24Reference

2WD Ag front

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6.50-16Reference

4WD Ag front

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38x14.00-20Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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9.50-16Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18.4-16Reference

Width

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136 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

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2320 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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2426 kgReference

2WD Steering wheel

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137 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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135 cmReference

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

236 cmReference

2WD Exhaust

238 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

237 cmReference

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Hesston 80-66 Orchard attachments

Hesston 80-66 Orchard Height

Hood

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125 cmReference

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.