Hesston 55-66 Tractor (1985 - 1989)

Manufacturer:Hesston

Price:17,400(USD)

Series:66 Series

Model:55-66

Equipment Type: Specialty Tractors

Factory:

Full Specifications

VARIANTS

55-66: utility 2WD
55-66DT: utility 4WD

NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 1560

Description: Diesel 12-speed 2WD/April 15 - 29, 1985/Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1560 file/PTO performance/Drawbar performance
Power at rated engine speed: 45.78 hp/34.1 kW
Fuel use: 3.0 gal/hour/11.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed: 44.84 hp/33.4 kW
Max power: 38.39 hp/28.6 kW

HESSTON 55-66 POWER

Engine: 55 hp/41.0 kW
Drawbar (claimed): 38 hp/28.3 kW
PTO (claimed): 45.8 hp/34.2 kW
Drawbar (tested): 38.39 hp/28.6 kW
PTO (tested): 45.78 hp/34.1 kW

ENGINE DETAIL

Description: Fiat 8035.06/diesel/3-cylinder/liquid-cooled
Displacement: 165 ci/2.7 L
Bore/Stroke: 3.937x4.528 inches/100 x 115 mm
Power: 55 hp/41.0 kW
Compression: 17:1
Rated RPM: 2500
Starter: electric
Starter volts: 12

HESSTON 55-66 ENGINE

Description: Fiat 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank: 19.2 gal/72.7 L

TRANSMISSIONS OVERVIEW

Description: 12-speed partially synchronized/12-speed mechanical shuttle/20-speed creeper

TRANSMISSION 1

Type: partially synchronized
Gears: 12 forward and 4 reverse
Description: Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I-III). Shifts between gears are synchronized.

SPEEDS 1

Description: With 16.9-28 rear tires.

TRANSMISSION 2

Type: mechanical shuttle
Gears: 12 forward and reverse
Description: Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I-III) with shuttle.

SPEEDS 2

Description: With 16.9-28 rear tires.

TRANSMISSION 3

Type: creeper
Gears: 20 forward and 8 reverse
Description: Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I-III) with normal and creeper ranges.

MECHANICAL

Chassis: 4x2 2WD/4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering: power
Brakes: mechanical wet disc
Cab: Four-post ROPS. Canopy optional.
Transmissions: 12-speed partially synchronized/12-speed mechanical shuttle/20-speed creeper

HYDRAULICS

Type: open center
Pressure: 2700 psi/186.2 bar
Valves: 0 to 3
Total flow: 11 gpm/41.6 lpm

TRACTOR HITCH

Rear Type: I/II
Control: position and lower-link draft control
Rear lift: 3920 lbs/1778 kg

POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)

Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 540/ground

HESSTON 55-66 TIRES

2WD Standard tires (ag): Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28
4WD Standard tires (ag): Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28

DIMENSIONS

2WD Wheelbase: 85.6 inches/217 cm
4WD Wheelbase: 83.4 inches/211 cm
2WD Length: 130 inches/330 cm
4WD Length: 133 inches/337 cm
2WD Clearance (front axle): 18.5 inches/46 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle): 14.5 inches/36 cm
2WD Front tread: 55.1 to 74.75 inches/139 to 189 cm
4WD Front tread: 56.9 to 73.75 inches/144 to 187 cm
Rear tread: 52.1 to 75.75 inches/132 to 192 cm

HESSTON 55-66 WEIGHT

2WD Shipping: 4851 lbs/2200 kg
4WD Shipping: 5402 lbs/2450 kg
2WD Operating: 5290 lbs/2399 kg
Ballasted: 6570 lbs/2980 kg

HESSTON 55-66 HEIGHT

Steering wheel: 63.5 inches/161 cm
Hood: 56.5 inches/143 cm
2WD ROPS: 92.5 inches/234 cm
4WD ROPS: 95 inches/241 cm

DIMENSIONS & TIRES

2WD Wheelbase: 85.6 inches/217 cm
4WD Wheelbase: 83.4 inches/211 cm
Weight: 4851 to 5402 pounds
Front tire: 6.50-16
2WD Rear tire: 13.6-28

ELECTRICAL

Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 33
Battery volts: 12

About Hesston Tractor

The 55-66 model tractor belongs to the 66 Series of tractors from Hesston. The 55-66 is a Specialty Tractors type, which is used often in Agriculture Tractors. The 55-66 tractor features a engine. This arrangement is more practical in the real world.