Compare/Hesston 70-66 Orchard vs Hesston 70-90

Hesston 70-66 Orchard vs Hesston 70-90

Verdict: Hesston 70-66 Orchard vs Hesston 70-90

The Hesston 70-66 Orchard 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 Orchard is the lighter machine (4,850 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 57.9 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 14.9-24 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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70-66ORDT

orchard 4WDReference

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70-66HC

high-cropReference

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70-66HCDT

high-crop 4WDReference

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70-90DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

57.9 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

—

52.2 kWReference

Pre-heating

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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

12 forward and reverseReference

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

creeperReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

186.3 barReference

Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

position and lower-link draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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

199 cmReference

226 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

211 cmReference

227 cmReference

Weight

4850 to 5200 poundsReference

6798 to 7436 poundsReference

Front tire

27x9.50-15Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

16.9-30Reference

2WD Ag front

6.50-16Reference

9.5L-15Reference

4WD Ag front

38x14.00-20Reference

12.4-24Reference

Ag rear

16.9-24Reference

13.6-38Reference

Lawn/turf front

9.50-16Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

18.4-16Reference

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2WD Length

308 cmReference

343 cmReference

4WD Length

320 cmReference

356 cmReference

Width

136 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

2199 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

2358 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

42 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

27 cmReference

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2WD Steering wheel

137 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

135 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

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140 to 191 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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162 to 195 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

Hesston 70-66 Orchard attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

65Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Hesston 70-66 Orchard Height

Hood

125 cmReference

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ROPS

236 cmReference

257 cmReference

Speeds

Hesston 70-90 Height

2WD Hood

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147 cmReference

4WD Hood

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163 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.