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HesstonModel A
Hesston 55-56
Utility
- power
- 55 hp
- displacement
- 165 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Hesston 55-56 vs Kubota GL-600
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KubotaModel B
Kubota GL-600
Utility
- power
- 60 hp
- displacement
- 168 ci
- Cylinders
- 5
- Forward gears
- 16
HesstonHesston 55-56
vs
KubotaKubota GL-600
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ GL-600 higher · +5 hp (+9%)55-5655 hp
GL-60060 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
55-56 is in the 50th percentile; GL-600 is in the 54th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ GL-600 higher · +3 ci (+2%)55-56165 ci
GL-600168 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
55-56 is in the 44th percentile; GL-600 is in the 45th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ GL-600 higher · +2 (+67%)55-563
GL-6005
Median Utility Tractor4
55-56 is in the 23rd percentile; GL-600 is in the 88th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ GL-600 higher · +4 (+33%)55-5612
GL-60016
Median Utility Tractor12
55-56 is in the 50th percentile; GL-600 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
55-56 (A)GL-600 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Hesston 55-56 | Kubota GL-600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hesston | Kubota | — |
| Model | 55-56 | GL-600 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Hesston 55-56 | Kubota GL-600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fiat | Kubota | — |
| Model | 8035.06 | F2803 | — |
| Power Output | 55hp | 60hp | ▲ GL-600+5 hp · +9% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,800RPM | ▲ GL-600+300 RPM · +12% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 5 | ▲ GL-600+2 · +67% |
| Displacement | 165ci | 168ci | ▲ GL-600+3 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.4in | ▲ 55-56+0.5 in · +15% |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 3.6in | ▲ 55-56+0.9 in · +25% |
Transmission
| Spec | Hesston 55-56 | Kubota GL-600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Hesston 55-56 | Kubota GL-600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 126in | 143in | ▲ GL-600+17 in · +13% |
| Width | Not recorded | 59.3in | — |
| Height | 90.2in | 92.9in | ▲ GL-600+2.7 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 4,085lb | 4,343lb | ▲ GL-600+258 lb · +6% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Hesston 55-56 | Kubota GL-600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Hesston 55-56 | Kubota GL-600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | JIS1 | — |
| Hitch Category | I/II | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Hesston 55-56 | Kubota GL-600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Hesston 55-56 | Kubota GL-600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 54th percentile (60 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 44th percentile (165 ci)B · 45th percentile (168 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 88th percentile (5)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 38th percentile (4,085 lb)B · 41st percentile (4,343 lb)
A · 55-56B · GL-600Median Utility Tractor