Fiat-Hesston
Hesston 45-66
The Hesston 45-66 is a 1990 utility tractor manufactured by Hesston, a part of Fiat. It features a Fiat 2.7L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 45 hp (33.6 kW). The tractor offers a 12-speed transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears and is available in two- or four-wheel drive configurations. It has hydrostatic power steering and differential wet disc brakes. The hydraulic system is open center with one valve. The rear hitch is independent with a lift capacity of 3,920 lbs (1778 kg), and the rear PTO is independent with a 540 rpm type. The tractor weighs 4450 lbs (2018 kg) and rides on 5.50-16 front tires and 12.4-28 rear tires. A 4WD ballasted version weighs 5400 lbs (2449 kg) with additional ballast weights. The original price was $14,500 in 1990.
Power45 hp
Founded1990
Model45-66
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Hesston 45-66
Power
| Engine | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (tested) | 39.49 hp (29.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 39.5 hp (29.5 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 31.21 hp (23.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 31 hp (23.1 kW) |
Engine
| Make | Fiat |
|---|---|
| Type | diesel |
| Power | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 11.1 gal (42.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.528 inches (100 x 115 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Displacement | 165 ci (2.7 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 45-66DT | 4WD |
|---|
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Valves | 1 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Differential wet disc brakes |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Production
| Type | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Year | 1990 |
| Original price | $14,500 in 1990 |
Transmission
| Type | 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 3,920 lbs (1778 kg) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 4450 lbs (2018 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear tire | 12.4-28 |
| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
| Ballasted weight | 5400 lbs (2449 kg) Four-wheel drive tractor with 600 pounds rear liquid ballast and 350 pounds of front iron weights. |
| Operating weight | 4450 lbs (2018 kg) 4WD |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |