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Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 90-90

Verdict: Hesston 70-56 vs Hesston 90-90

The Hesston 70-56 and the Hesston 90-90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 90-90 leads on rated power with 81 hp against 70 hp. Hesston 70-56 is the lighter machine (2,694 kg vs 3,284 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 1984). In short: choose the Hesston 90-90 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 70-56 Tractor
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Hesston 90-90 Tractor
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
70 hp
81 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
HesstonReference
HesstonReference
Manufacturer
FiatReference
FiatReference
Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in three ranges (I, II, and III).Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Variants
70-56DT
4WDReference
Engine
Engine
52.2 kWReference
67.1 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
4.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 115 mmReference
Power
52.2 kWReference
67.1 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Compression
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Transmission
Type
partially synchronizedReference
open centerReference
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
20 forward and 8 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
II/IReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/1000Reference
PTO (claimed)
60.4 kWReference
Valves
2Reference
Pump flow
43.9 lpmReference
Rear lift
2874 kgReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
220 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
216 cmReference
Weight
2694 kgReference
3284 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
2WD Rear tire
16.9-30Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
2WD Length
346 cmReference
4WD Length
355 cmReference
Operating weight
2694 kgReference
Ballasted weight
3432 kgReference
4WD Ground clearance
34 cmReference
2WD Ground clearance
53 cmReference
2WD Front tread
139 to 199 cmReference
4WD Front tread
144 to 187 cmReference
Rear tread
131 to 191 cmReference
Steering wheel
149 cmReference
Wheelbase
245 cmReference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
10.00-16Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Hesston 70-56 Height
2WD Hood
147 cmReference
4WD Hood
144 cmReference
ROPS
231 cmReference
2WD Exhaust
238 cmReference
4WD Exhaust
237 cmReference

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.

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