Head to head · Utility

Hesston 466 vs Kubota L4240HSTC

Hesston 466 Tractor
HesstonModel A

Hesston 466

Utility

power
46 hp
displacement
158 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 466 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota L4240HSTC

Utility

power
42 hp
displacement
134 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
3
Full L4240HSTC specs
HesstonHesston 466
vs
KubotaKubota L4240HSTC

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 466 higher · +4 hp (+10%)
46646 hp
L4240HSTC42 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

466 is in the 40th percentile; L4240HSTC is in the 36th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 466 higher · +24 ci (+18%)
466158 ci
L4240HSTC134 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

466 is in the 42nd percentile; L4240HSTC is in the 32nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ L4240HSTC higher · +1 (+33%)
4663
L4240HSTC4
Median Utility Tractor4

466 is in the 23rd percentile; L4240HSTC is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 466 higher · +9 (+300%)
46612
L4240HSTC3
Median Utility Tractor12

466 is in the 50th percentile; L4240HSTC is in the 3rd · 4,941 models

466 (A)L4240HSTC (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecHesston 466Kubota L4240HSTCDifference
ManufacturerHesstonKubota—
Model466L4240HSTC—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecHesston 466Kubota L4240HSTCDifference
ManufacturerFiatKubota—
Model8035.02E-TVCS—
Power Output46hp42hp▲ 466+4 hp · +10%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,700RPM▲ L4240HSTC+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders34▲ L4240HSTC+1 · +33%
Displacement158ci134ci▲ 466+24 ci · +18%
Bore3.9inNot recorded—
Stroke4.3inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecHesston 466Kubota L4240HSTCDifference
TypeSynchronizedHST plus—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecHesston 466Kubota L4240HSTCDifference
Length130in122in▲ 466+8 in · +7%
Width70.9in67.2in▲ 466+3.7 in · +6%
Height92.5in98.4in▲ L4240HSTC+5.9 in · +6%
Wheelbase85.6inNot recorded—
Ground Clearance15.7inNot recorded—
Operating Weight4,851lb4,001lb▲ 466+850 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecHesston 466Kubota L4240HSTCDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Pump Flow Capacity11.1gpm14.7gpm▲ L4240HSTC+3.6 gpm · +32%
Pressure2,320psiNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecHesston 466Kubota L4240HSTCDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Power Rating40hpNot recorded—

Tires

SpecHesston 466Kubota L4240HSTCDifference
Front Tire Size6.00-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size13.6-28Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecHesston 466Kubota L4240HSTCDifference
Hitch Type3-point3 Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,307lb2,756lb▲ 466+551 lb · +20%

Chassis & Drive

SpecHesston 466Kubota L4240HSTCDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—
Power SteeringtrueNot recorded—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—
Differential Lock TypeMechanicalNot recorded—
Differential Lock LocationRearNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecHesston 466Kubota L4240HSTCDifference
Battery Voltage12V12VSame
Starter Type12 voltsNot recorded—
Pre-heating SystemGlow plugsNot recorded—
Alternator Amperage3555▲ L4240HSTC+20 · +57%

Emissions

SpecHesston 466Kubota L4240HSTCDifference
StandardTier 0Not recorded—

Capacities

SpecHesston 466Kubota L4240HSTCDifference
Fuel Capacity18gal13.3gal▲ 466+4.7 gal · +35%
Coolant2.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecHesston 466Kubota L4240HSTCDifference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—
ROPSTwo-post foldable ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 40th percentile (46 hp)B · 36th percentile (42 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 42nd percentile (158 ci)B · 32nd percentile (134 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 3rd percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 46th percentile (4,851 lb)B · 37th percentile (4,001 lb)
A · 466B · L4240HSTCMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageHesston 466Full spec pageKubota L4240HSTC