The Hesston 55-46 is a tractor with a power rating of approximately 45 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class. It was produced in 1990. Key features include a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and four-wheel drive with an 8-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is specified as between 4080 and 4640 pounds, making it suitable for use on areas of up to 200 acres.
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Rated power
45 hp
Weight
4080 to 4640 pounds
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
46 rows
Recorded power
45 hp
Recorded weight
1850 kg
Transmissions
8-speed partially synchronized
Production years
1990-1990
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerHesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
Utility tractorReference
Original price was $15,050 in 1990Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Mechanical wet disc brakesReference
Four-post ROPS with optional canopy.Reference
Variants
55-46similar Fiat modelReference
Engine
Fiat 2.7L 3-cyl dieselReference
Engine41.0 kWReference
Fiat 8035.06Reference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke100 x 115 mmReference
Power41.0 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Pre-heatingthermostartReference
Rated RPM2500Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
8-speed partially synchronizedReference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch279.4mm dry discReference
Four gears with high and low ranges provide eight forward speeds. Gears 3/4 are synchronized in both ranges.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)33.6 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pressure186.2 barReference
Valves0 to 2Reference
Pump flow34.1 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Weight4080 to 4640 poundsReference
Front tire6.50-16Reference
2WD Rear tire14.9-28Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 9.50-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
2WD Shipping weight1850 kgReference
4WD Shipping weight2104 kgReference
Electrical
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps33Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
