Hesston 55-56 tractor

Hesston 55-56 Specs

Production

Manufacturer	Hesston (a part of Fiat)
Type	Utility tractor
Original price	$16,000 (1990 )

Variants

55-56DT

4WD

Engine

Engine	Fiat 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	19.2 gal

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO	independent
Rear RPM	540

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Power

Engine	55 hp
PTO (claimed)	45 hp

Mechanical

Chassis	4x2 2WD 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Cab	ROPS with canopy.
Transmissions	8-speed partially synchronized 12-speed partially synchronized

Tractor hitch

Rear Type

I/II

Dimensions & Tires

Wheelbase	80.8 inches
Weight	4085 to 4425 pounds
Front tire	6.00-16
2WD Rear tire	12.4-32

Hesston 55-56 engine specs

Engine Detail

Engine Detail	Fiat 8035.06 diesel 3-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement	165 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.94x4.53 inches
Power	55 hp
Fuel system	direct injection
Compression	17:1
Rated RPM	2500
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Hesston 55-56 transmission

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview

8-speed partially synchronized
12-speed partially synchronized

Transmission

Type	partially synchronized
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse 12 forward and 3 reverse
Transmission	Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in two ranges (I/II) Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in three ranges (I, II, and III).

Hesston 55-56 dimensions

Tires

2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 12.4-32
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 11.2-20. Rear: 12.4-32

Dimensions

Wheelbase	80.8 inches
Length	126 inches
Ground clearance	19.5 inches
Front tread	51.8 to 75.4 inches
Rear tread	55.1 to 78.7 inches

Height

Steering wheel	57.7 inches
Hood	56.3 inches
ROPS	90.2 inches
Exhaust	93 inches

Weight

Weight	4,425 lbs
Operating	4085 lbs
Ballasted	6380 lbs

Hesston 55-56 photos

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