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Hesston 55-46 vs RK Tractors RK55

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
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RK TractorsModel B

RK Tractors RK55

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
128 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full RK55 specs
HesstonHesston 55-46
vs
RK TractorsRK Tractors RK55

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
55-4655 hp
RK5555 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

55-46 is in the 50th percentile; RK55 is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 55-46 higher · +37 ci (+29%)
55-46165 ci
RK55128 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

55-46 is in the 44th percentile; RK55 is in the 30th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ RK55 higher · +1 (+33%)
55-463
RK554
Median Utility Tractor4

55-46 is in the 23rd percentile; RK55 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ RK55 higher · +8 (+100%)
55-468
RK5516
Median Utility Tractor12

55-46 is in the 23rd percentile; RK55 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

55-46 (A)RK55 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecHesston 55-46RK Tractors RK55Difference
ManufacturerHesstonRK Tractors—
Model55-46RK55—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecHesston 55-46RK Tractors RK55Difference
ManufacturerFiatYanmar—
Model8035.064TNV86T-CR—
Power Output55hp55hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,800RPM▲ RK55+300 RPM · +12%
Cylinders34▲ RK55+1 · +33%
Displacement165ci128ci▲ 55-46+37 ci · +29%
Bore3.9in3.4in▲ 55-46+0.5 in · +15%
Stroke4.5in3.5in▲ 55-46+1 in · +29%

Transmission

SpecHesston 55-46RK Tractors RK55Difference
TypePartially SynchronizedNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecHesston 55-46RK Tractors RK55Difference
LengthNot recorded141in—
WidthNot recorded63.8in—
Operating Weight4,080lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecHesston 55-46RK Tractors RK55Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecHesston 55-46RK Tractors RK55Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecHesston 55-46RK Tractors RK55Difference
Hitch CategoryII/II—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,310lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecHesston 55-46RK Tractors RK55Difference
Chassis Type2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecHesston 55-46RK Tractors RK55Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecHesston 55-46RK Tractors RK55Difference
TypeOpenTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 44th percentile (165 ci)B · 30th percentile (128 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)
A · 55-46B · RK55Median Utility Tractor
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