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Hesston 70-66 vs Hesston 70-66 Orchard

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

The Hesston 70-66 and the Hesston 70-66 Orchard are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 70-66 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 62 hp. Hesston 70-66 Orchard is the lighter machine (4,850 kg vs 5,689 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 70-66 holds more fuel (72.7 L vs 57.9 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Hesston 70-66 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 70-66 Orchard if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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

63 hp

62 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

HesstonReference

Manufacturer

FiatReference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I-III) with normal and creeper ranges.Reference

With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Variants

70-66

utility 2WD[6073]Reference

70-66DT

utility 4WD[6073]Reference

70-66ORDT

orchard 4WDReference

70-66HC

high-cropReference

70-66HCDT

high-crop 4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

72.7 LReference

57.9 LReference

Engine

52.2 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

40.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

40.4 kWReference

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

Power

52.2 kWReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

46.8 kWReference

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Max power

40.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.8 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

46.8 kWReference

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Type

creeperReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

2Reference

Total flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

I/IIReference

II/IReference

Control

position and lower-link draft controlReference

Rear lift

2355 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/groundReference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

46.8 kWReference

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Pressure

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186.2 barReference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

230 cmReference

199 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

224 cmReference

211 cmReference

Weight

5689 to 6510 poundsReference

4850 to 5200 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

27x9.50-15Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9-30Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9-30Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-30Reference

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2WD Length

353 cmReference

308 cmReference

4WD Length

363 cmReference

320 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

52 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

41 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

139 to 189 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

153 to 195 cmReference

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Rear tread

139 to 200 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

2580 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

2880 kgReference

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4WD Operating

2952 kgReference

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Ballasted

3948 kgReference

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Steering wheel

165 cmReference

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Rear tire

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14.9-24Reference

2WD Ag front

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6.50-16Reference

4WD Ag front

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38x14.00-20Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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9.50-16Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18.4-16Reference

Width

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136 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

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2199 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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2358 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

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137 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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135 cmReference

Hesston 70-66 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Hesston 70-66 Height

Hood

149 cmReference

125 cmReference

ROPS

247 cmReference

236 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

13.6 l/hourReference

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Speeds

Hesston 70-66 Orchard attachments

Hesston 70-66 Orchard Height

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.