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Hesston 55-66 vs RK Tractors RK55

Hesston 55-66 Tractor
HesstonModel A

Hesston 55-66

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 55-66 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 55-66
vs
RK TractorsRK Tractors RK55

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,659–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
55-6655 hp
RK5555 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

55-66 is in the 50th percentile; RK55 is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 55-66 higher · +37 ci (+29%)
55-66165 ci
RK55128 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

55-66 is in the 44th percentile; RK55 is in the 30th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ RK55 higher · +1 (+33%)
55-663
RK554
Median Utility Tractor4

55-66 is in the 23rd percentile; RK55 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ RK55 higher · +4 (+33%)
55-6612
RK5516
Median Utility Tractor12

55-66 is in the 50th percentile; RK55 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

55-66 (A)RK55 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecHesston 55-66RK Tractors RK55Difference
ManufacturerHesstonRK Tractors—
Model55-66RK55—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecHesston 55-66RK Tractors RK55Difference
ManufacturerFiatYanmar—
Model8035.064TNV86T-CR—
Power Output55hp55hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,800RPM▲ RK55+300 RPM · +12%
Cylinders34▲ RK55+1 · +33%
Displacement165ci128ci▲ 55-66+37 ci · +29%
Bore3.9in3.4in▲ 55-66+0.5 in · +15%
Stroke4.5in3.5in▲ 55-66+1 in · +29%

Transmission

SpecHesston 55-66RK Tractors RK55Difference
TypePartially synchronizedNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecHesston 55-66RK Tractors RK55Difference
Length130in141in▲ RK55+11 in · +8%
WidthNot recorded63.8in—
Operating Weight5,290lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecHesston 55-66RK Tractors RK55Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecHesston 55-66RK Tractors RK55Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecHesston 55-66RK Tractors RK55Difference
Hitch CategoryI/III—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,310lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecHesston 55-66RK Tractors RK55Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecHesston 55-66RK Tractors RK55Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecHesston 55-66RK Tractors RK55Difference
TypeROPSTwo-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 · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Length

median 137 in
A · 41st percentile (130 in)B · 56th percentile (141 in)
A · 55-66B · RK55Median Utility Tractor
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