Compare/Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 80-90

Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 80-90

Verdict: Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 80-90

The Hesston 70-56 and the Hesston 80-90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 80-90 leads on rated power with 71 hp against 70 hp. Hesston 70-56 is the lighter machine (2,694 kg vs 6,930 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Hesston 80-90 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 70-56 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

70 hp

71 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 18.4-30 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

70-56DT

4WDReference

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80-90DT

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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

Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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79.9 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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45.3 kWReference

Pre-heating

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ether injectionReference

Power at rated engine speed

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52.8 kWReference

Max power

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45.3 kWReference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

creeperReference

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

II/IReference

I/IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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52.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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52.8 kWReference

Pressure

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186.3 barReference

Rear valves

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2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2221 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2198Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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51.6 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

220 cmReference

226 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

216 cmReference

227 cmReference

Weight

2694 kgReference

6930 to 7634 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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

342 cmReference

4WD Length

355 cmReference

365 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

163 to 195 cmReference

Rear tread

131 to 191 cmReference

139 to 210 cmReference

Steering wheel

149 cmReference

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Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

2WD Ag front

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9.5L-15Reference

4WD Ag front

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13.6-24Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-34Reference

2WD

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3143 kgReference

4WD

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3462 kgReference

Operating

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3234 kgReference

Ballasted

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4293 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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65Reference

Hesston 70-56 Height

2WD Hood

147 cmReference

151 cmReference

4WD Hood

144 cmReference

152 cmReference

ROPS

231 cmReference

260 cmReference

2WD Exhaust

238 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

237 cmReference

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Hesston 80-90 Height

2WD Cab

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263 cmReference

4WD Cab

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255 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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15.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3321 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.