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Tractor · 1983Unverified

Hesston 566

Name: Hesston 566
Brand: Hesston

Hesston 566 — Utility tractor · 51 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Hesston 566 is a compact tractor with a rated power output of 51 hp. Manufactured between 1983 and 1984, it features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, powering mechanical front-wheel drive through a hydrostatic transmission. The listed weight range is 4901 to 5452 pounds. It is designed for use on land areas of approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

51 hp

Weight

4901 to 5452 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

57 rows

Recorded power

51 hp

Recorded weight

2223 kg

Transmissions

12-speed synchronized

Production years

1983-1984

Verified variants

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Overview

DistributorHesstonReference

ManufacturerFiatReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Modena, ItalyReference

Original price$17,720 (1984)Reference

Drive4x2 2WDReference

Drive4x4 MFWD 4WD (566DT)Reference

Steeringhydrostatic powerReference

Mechanical wet disc brakesReference

Four-post ROPS standard. Optional canopy.Reference

Variants

566DT4WDReference

Engine

Fiat 2.8L 3-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank72.7 LReference

Fiat 8035.4Reference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke103 x 110 mmReference

Starter volts12Reference

Transmission

12-speed synchronizedReference

12-speedReference

20-speedReference

TypesynchronizedReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference

Gears12 forward and reverseReference

Gears20 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)38.0 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Pressure186.2 barReference

Valves1 or 2Reference

Pump flow41.6 lpmReference

Rear TypeI/IIReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase217 cmReference

Wheelbase211 cmReference

Weight4901 to 5452 poundsReference

Front tire7.50-16Reference

Rear tire14.9-28Reference

Ag front7.50-16 (2WD)Reference

Ag front9.5-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear14.9-28 (2WD)Reference

Ag rear16.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Length330 cmReference

Length337 cmReference

Operating weight2223 kgReference

Operating weight2473 kgReference

Ground clearance50 cmReference

Ground clearance43 cmReference

Ground clearance35 cmReference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps33Reference

Hesston 566 Height

Hood144 cmReference

Hood147 cmReference

Exhaust238 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.

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