Compare/Hesston 766DT High Crop vs Hesston 80-66

Hesston 766DT High Crop vs Hesston 80-66

Verdict: Hesston 766DT High Crop vs Hesston 80-66

The Hesston 766DT High Crop and the Hesston 80-66 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. Hesston 766DT High Crop is the lighter machine (3,306 kg vs 5,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 80-66 is the newer design (1985 vs 1983). 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

70 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

HesstonReference

Manufacturer

FiatReference

liquid-cooledReference

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

Variants

766

utilityReference

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766HC

high-cropReference

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80-66

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utility 2WDReference

80-66DT

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utility 4WDReference

80-66OR

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orchard 2WDReference

80-66ORDT

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orchard 4WDReference

80-66HC

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high-cropReference

80-66HCDT

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high-crop 4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

72.7 LReference

Displacement

3.7 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

103 x 110 mmReference

104 x 115 mmReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Pre-heating

ether injectionReference

etherReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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59.7 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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46.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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46.4 kWReference

Power

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59.7 kWReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2500Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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52.5 kWReference

Max power

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46.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm cerametallic dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

52.2 kWReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

creeperReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

Valves

1Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position and lower-link draft controlReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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52.5 kWReference

Total flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2355 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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51.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

3306 kgReference

5800 to 6535 poundsReference

Front tire

13.6x38Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6x38Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 13.6x38. Rear: 13.6x38Reference

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2WD Wheelbase

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230 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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224 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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18.4-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

2WD Length

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353 cmReference

4WD Length

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363 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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54 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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40 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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139 to 189 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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153 to 195 cmReference

Rear tread

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139 to 200 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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2630 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2925 kgReference

4WD Operating

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2964 kgReference

Ballasted

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4263 kgReference

Steering wheel

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170 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Hesston 80-66 attachments

Hesston 80-66 Height

Hood

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149 cmReference

ROPS

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254 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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15.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3286 kgReference

Speeds

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.