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Equipment
Brands
Hesston 55-66 Tractor (1985 - 1989)
Full Specifications
VARIANTS
55-66
utility 2WD55-66DT
utility 4WDNEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 1560
Description
Diesel 12-speed 2WD/April 15 - 29, 1985/Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1560 file/PTO performance/Drawbar performancePower at rated engine speed
45.78 hp/34.1 kWFuel use
3.0 gal/hour/11.4 l/hourPower at rated PTO speed
44.84 hp/33.4 kWMax power
38.39 hp/28.6 kWHESSTON 55-66 POWER
Engine
55 hp/41.0 kWDrawbar (claimed)
38 hp/28.3 kWPTO (claimed)
45.8 hp/34.2 kWDrawbar (tested)
38.39 hp/28.6 kWPTO (tested)
45.78 hp/34.1 kWENGINE DETAIL
Description
Fiat 8035.06/diesel/3-cylinder/liquid-cooledDisplacement
165 ci/2.7 LBore/Stroke
3.937x4.528 inches/100 x 115 mmPower
55 hp/41.0 kWCompression
17:1Rated RPM
2500Starter
electricStarter volts
12HESSTON 55-66 ENGINE
Description
Fiat 2.7L 3-cyl dieselFuel tank
19.2 gal/72.7 LTRANSMISSIONS OVERVIEW
Description
12-speed partially synchronized/12-speed mechanical shuttle/20-speed creeperTRANSMISSION 1
Type
partially synchronizedGears
12 forward and 4 reverseDescription
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 shuttleGears
12 forward and reverseDescription
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I-III) with shuttle.SPEEDS 2
Description
With 16.9-28 rear tires.TRANSMISSION 3
Type
creeperGears
20 forward and 8 reverseDescription
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I-III) with normal and creeper ranges.MECHANICAL
Chassis
4x2 2WD/4x4 MFWD 4WDSteering
powerBrakes
mechanical wet discCab
Four-post ROPS. Canopy optional.Transmissions
12-speed partially synchronized/12-speed mechanical shuttle/20-speed creeperHYDRAULICS
Type
open centerPressure
2700 psi/186.2 barValves
0 to 3Total flow
11 gpm/41.6 lpmTRACTOR HITCH
Rear Type
I/IIControl
position and lower-link draft controlRear lift
3920 lbs/1778 kgPOWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)
Rear PTO
independentRear RPM
540/groundHESSTON 55-66 TIRES
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-284WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28DIMENSIONS
2WD Wheelbase
85.6 inches/217 cm4WD Wheelbase
83.4 inches/211 cm2WD Length
130 inches/330 cm4WD Length
133 inches/337 cm2WD Clearance (front axle)
18.5 inches/46 cm4WD Clearance (front axle)
14.5 inches/36 cm2WD Front tread
55.1 to 74.75 inches/139 to 189 cm4WD Front tread
56.9 to 73.75 inches/144 to 187 cmRear tread
52.1 to 75.75 inches/132 to 192 cmHESSTON 55-66 WEIGHT
2WD Shipping
4851 lbs/2200 kg4WD Shipping
5402 lbs/2450 kg2WD Operating
5290 lbs/2399 kgBallasted
6570 lbs/2980 kgHESSTON 55-66 HEIGHT
Steering wheel
63.5 inches/161 cmHood
56.5 inches/143 cm2WD ROPS
92.5 inches/234 cm4WD ROPS
95 inches/241 cmDIMENSIONS & TIRES
2WD Wheelbase
85.6 inches/217 cm4WD Wheelbase
83.4 inches/211 cmWeight
4851 to 5402 poundsFront tire
6.50-162WD Rear tire
13.6-28ELECTRICAL
Charging system
alternatorCharging amps
33Battery volts
12 The Hesston 55-66 tractor is part of the 9R tractor series. The 55-66 is a Specialty Tractors type, that is used often in Agriculture Tractors. The 55-66 tractor has a engine. This arrangement is more practical in the real world.