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Years in Production / 1990

Hesston

45-66

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Hesston 45-66.

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45hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1990

Production years

Hesston

Manufacturer

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At a glance

Production

Utility tractor

Original price was $14,500 in 1990

Manufacturer
Hesston (a part of Fiat)

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Differential wet disc brakes

Steering
hydrostatic power

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Valves
1

Hitch

Rear Type
independent
Rear Lift
3,920 lbs1778 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540

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Under the hood

Engine Detail

Fiat

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
165 ci2.7 L
Bore Stroke
3.937x4.528 inches100 x 115 mm
Power
45 hp33.6 kW
Compression Ratio
17:1
Rated Rpm
2500
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Fiat 2.7L 3-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
11.1 gal42.0 L

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Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse

Transmission (Option 2)

Gears
12 forward and reverse

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Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions And Tires

Weight
4450 lbs2018 kg
Front Tire
5.50-16
Rear Tire
12.4-28

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
5.50-16
Rear Ag
12.4-28

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Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1579

Diesel 12-speed 4WDOctober 1 - 8, 1985

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Id
1579
Power At Rated Engine Speed
39.49 hp29.4 kW
Fuel Use
2.5 gal/hour9.5 l/hour
Fuel Use
2.3 gal/hour8.7 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
37.97 hp28.3 kW
Max Power
31.21 hp23.3 kW
Max Pull
4257 lbs1930 kg