Tractor · 1990Unverified
Hesston 55-56
Hesston 55-56 — 56 Series · 45 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
45 hp
Weight
4085 to 4425 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerHesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
Utility tractorReference
Original price was $16,000 in 1990Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
ROPS with canopy.Reference
Variants
55-56DT4WDReference
Engine
Fiat 2.7L 3-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank72.7 LReference
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
Compression17:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
8-speed partially synchronizedReference
12-speed partially synchronizedReference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in two ranges (I/II)Reference
Gears12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in three ranges (I, II, and III).Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)33.6 kWReference
Rear TypeI/IIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase205 cmReference
Weight4085 to 4425 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
2WD Rear tire12.4-32Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 12.4-32Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 11.2-20. Rear: 12.4-32Reference
Length320 cmReference
Ground clearance49 cmReference
Front tread131 to 191 cmReference
Rear tread139 to 199 cmReference
2007 kgReference
Operating1852 kgReference
Ballasted2893 kgReference
Steering wheel146 cmReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Hesston 55-56 Height
Hood143 cmReference
ROPS229 cmReference
Exhaust236 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.