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
The Hesston 55-66 tractor is part of the 66 Series of tractors. The 55-66 is classified as a Specialty Tractors and that is often used for Agriculture Tractors operations. The 55-66 tractor features a engine. This setup offers a increased usability in the actual world.