Head to head · Utility

Hesston 55-46 vs Hesston 60-56

Hesston 55-46 Tractor
HesstonModel A

Hesston 55-46

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 55-46 specs
Hesston 60-56 Tractor
HesstonModel B

Hesston 60-56

Utility

power
60 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 60-56 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 60-56 higher · +5 hp (+9%)
55-4655 hp
60-5660 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

55-46 is in the 50th percentile; 60-56 is in the 54th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 60-56 higher · +14 ci (+8%)
55-46165 ci
60-56179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

55-46 is in the 44th percentile; 60-56 is in the 47th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
55-463
60-563
Median Utility Tractor4

55-46 is in the 23rd percentile; 60-56 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 60-56 higher · +4 (+50%)
55-468
60-5612
Median Utility Tractor12

55-46 is in the 23rd percentile; 60-56 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

55-46 (A)60-56 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecHesston 55-46Hesston 60-56Difference
ManufacturerHesstonHesstonSame
Model55-4660-56—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecHesston 55-46Hesston 60-56Difference
ManufacturerFiatFiatSame
Model8035.068035.05—
Power Output55hp60hp▲ 60-56+5 hp · +9%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,500RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement165ci179ci▲ 60-56+14 ci · +8%
Bore3.9in4.1in▲ 60-56+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.5in4.5inSame

Transmission

SpecHesston 55-46Hesston 60-56Difference
TypePartially SynchronizedPartially SynchronizedSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecHesston 55-46Hesston 60-56Difference
LengthNot recorded126in—
HeightNot recorded93in—
Operating Weight4,080lb5,105lb▲ 60-56+1,025 lb · +25%

Hydraulics

SpecHesston 55-46Hesston 60-56Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecHesston 55-46Hesston 60-56Difference
Hitch TypeNot recorded3—
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame

Chassis & Drive

SpecHesston 55-46Hesston 60-56Difference
Chassis Type2WD4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—

Electrical

SpecHesston 55-46Hesston 60-56Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecHesston 55-46Hesston 60-56Difference
TypeOpenROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 54th percentile (60 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 44th percentile (165 ci)B · 47th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 38th percentile (4,080 lb)B · 49th percentile (5,105 lb)
A · 55-46B · 60-56Median Utility Tractor
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