Compare/Hesston 70-66 vs Hesston 70-90

Hesston 70-66 vs Hesston 70-90

Verdict: Hesston 70-66 vs Hesston 70-90

The Hesston 70-66 and the Hesston 70-90 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 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. In short: choose the Hesston 70-66 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 70-90 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

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Hesston

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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 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

72.7 LReference

79.9 LReference

Engine

52.2 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

40.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

40.4 kWReference

40.2 kWReference

Displacement

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

Power

52.2 kWReference

Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

46.8 kWReference

46.4 kWReference

Max power

40.4 kWReference

40.2 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

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ether injectionReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 8 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

46.4 kWReference

Type

creeperReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Total flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

I/IIReference

IIReference

Control

position and lower-link draft controlReference

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Rear lift

2355 kgReference

2364 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/groundReference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

46.8 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Pressure

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186.3 barReference

Rear valves

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2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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540@2198Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

230 cmReference

226 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

224 cmReference

227 cmReference

Weight

5689 to 6510 poundsReference

6798 to 7436 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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

343 cmReference

4WD Length

363 cmReference

356 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

140 to 191 cmReference

4WD Front tread

153 to 195 cmReference

162 to 195 cmReference

Rear tread

139 to 200 cmReference

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

3526 kgReference

Steering wheel

165 cmReference

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Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

2WD Ag front

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9.5L-15Reference

4WD Ag front

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12.4-24Reference

Ag rear

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13.6-38Reference

2WD

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3083 kgReference

4WD

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3372 kgReference

Operating

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3220 kgReference

Hesston 70-66 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

65Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Hesston 70-66 Height

Hood

149 cmReference

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ROPS

247 cmReference

257 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

13.6 l/hourReference

14.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2829 kgReference

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

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.