Compare/Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 880-5

Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 880-5

Verdict: Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 880-5

The Hesston 70-56 and the Hesston 880-5 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 880-5 leads on rated power with 81 hp against 70 hp. Hesston 70-56 is the lighter machine (2,694 kg vs 7,225 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 1981). In short: choose the Hesston 880-5 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

81 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

Four gears with four ranges provides sixteen forward speeds.Reference

Original price

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$33,000 (1984)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (880-5DT)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

70-56DT

4WDReference

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880-5

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2WDReference

880-5DT

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4WDReference

Engine

52.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

4.6 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

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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115.8 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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50.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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60.6 kWReference

Max power

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50.5 kWReference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

open centerReference

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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59.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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60.6 kWReference

Pressure

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186.3 barReference

Valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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60.4 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

220 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

216 cmReference

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Weight

2694 kgReference

7225 to 8750 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

10.00-16Reference

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

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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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Wheelbase

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243 cmReference

Rear tire

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18.4-34Reference

Ag front

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14.9-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-34Reference

Length

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378 cmReference

Operating

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3969 kgReference

Ballasted

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5243 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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55Reference

Hesston 70-56 Height

2WD Hood

147 cmReference

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4WD Hood

144 cmReference

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ROPS

231 cmReference

259 cmReference

2WD Exhaust

238 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

237 cmReference

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Hesston 880-5 attachments

Attachment overview

Hesston 880-5 Height

Hood

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156 cmReference

Cab

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255 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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18.9 l/hourReference

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.