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Hesston 55-56

Hesston 55-56 tractor
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The Hesston 55-56 is a utility tractor from the 56 Series produced in 1990 by Hesston, a part of Fiat. It features a Fiat 2.7L 3-cylinder diesel engine delivering 55 hp, with a fuel tank capacity of 19.2 gallons. Transmission options include 8-speed and 12-speed partially synchronized gearboxes. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive configurations and comes equipped with ROPS with canopy. It has a rear PTO independent type with 540 rpm. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 80.8 inches, length of 126 inches, and various tire options for 2WD and 4WD. The tractor weighs between 4085 and 4425 pounds and has electrical system with 12 volts and negative ground.
Hesston 55-56Hesston tractor56 Seriesutility tractorFiat engine55 hp tractortractor specifications
Power55 hp
Founded1990
Model55-56

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Hesston 55-56

Power

Engine power:55 hp (41.0 kW)
PTO (claimed):45 hp (33.6 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Fiat 8035.06
Power:55 hp (41.0 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Starter:electric
Cylinders:3-cylinder
Fuel tank:19.2 gal (72.7 L)
Rated RPM:2500
Bore/Stroke:3.94x4.53 inches (100 x 115 mm)
Compression:17:1
Fuel system:direct injection
Displacement:165 ci (2.7 L)
Starter volts:12

Variants

Drive:4WD
Model:55-56DT

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

ROPS:ROPS with canopy
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive

Production

Type:Utility tractor
Year:1990
Series:56 Series
Original price:$16,000 in 1990

Transmission

Type:partially synchronized
Options:8-speed partially synchronized, 12-speed partially synchronized
Gears (8-speed):8 forward and 2 reverse
Gears (12-speed):12 forward and 3 reverse
Gear details (8-speed):Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in two ranges (I/II)
Gear details (12-speed):Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in three ranges (I, II, and III)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I/II

Dimensions & Tires

Length:126 inches (320 cm)
Weight:4085 to 4425 pounds
Wheelbase:80.8 inches (205 cm)
Rear tread:55.1 to 78.7 inches (139 to 199 cm)
Front tread:51.8 to 75.4 inches (131 to 191 cm)
Height ROPS:90.2 inches (229 cm)
Height hood:56.3 inches (143 cm)
Height exhaust:93 inches (236 cm)
Ballasted weight:6380 lbs (2893 kg)
Ground clearance:19.5 inches (49 cm)
Operating weight:4085 lbs (1852 kg)
Height steering wheel:57.7 inches (146 cm)
2WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 12.4-32
4WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 11.2-20. Rear: 12.4-32

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540

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Model:60-56