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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