Compare/Hesston 70-66 High Clearance vs Hesston 70-90

Hesston 70-66 High Clearance vs Hesston 70-90

Verdict: Hesston 70-66 High Clearance vs Hesston 70-90

The Hesston 70-66 High Clearance and the Hesston 70-90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 62 hp. Hesston 70-66 High Clearance is the lighter machine (5,689 kg vs 6,798 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 70-90 holds more fuel (79.9 L vs 72.7 L) for longer stints between fills. 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

62 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

HesstonReference

Manufacturer

FiatReference

With 13.6-38 rear tires.Reference

With 18.4-30 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

70-66

utility 2WD[6073]Reference

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70-66DT

utility 4WD[6073]Reference

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70-66OR

orchard 2WD[10189]Reference

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70-66ORDT

orchard 4WD[10189]Reference

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70-66HC

high-cropReference

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70-66HCDT

high-crop 4WDReference

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70-90DT

—

4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

72.7 LReference

79.9 LReference

Displacement

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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52.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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40.2 kWReference

Power

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52.2 kWReference

Pre-heating

—

ether injectionReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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46.4 kWReference

Max power

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40.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

Type

creeperReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

186.3 barReference

Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and lower-link draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/ground (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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46.4 kWReference

Rear valves

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2 or 3Reference

Rear lift

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2364 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2198Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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46.2 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

210 cmReference

226 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

204 cmReference

227 cmReference

Weight

5689 to 7290 poundsReference

6798 to 7436 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

9.5-42Reference

16.9-30Reference

2WD Ag front

7.50-18Reference

9.5L-15Reference

4WD Ag front

12.4-38Reference

12.4-24Reference

2WD Ag rear

12.4-38Reference

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4WD Ag rear

12.4-38Reference

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2WD Shipping weight

2580 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

3306 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

80 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

62 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (drawbar)

63 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (drawbar)

65 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

140 to 191 cmReference

4WD Front tread

167/177/182/193/203/208/218 cmReference

162 to 195 cmReference

2WD Rear tread

152 to 193 cmReference

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4WD Rear tread

142/152/157/160/172/177/187 cmReference

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Ag rear

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13.6-38Reference

2WD Length

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343 cmReference

4WD Length

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356 cmReference

Rear tread

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139 to 200 cmReference

2WD

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3083 kgReference

4WD

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3372 kgReference

Operating

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3220 kgReference

Ballasted

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3526 kgReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

65Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

—

negativeReference

Speeds

Hesston 70-90 Height

2WD Hood

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147 cmReference

4WD Hood

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163 cmReference

ROPS

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257 cmReference

Cab

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252 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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14.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2829 kgReference

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.