Fiat-Hesston
Hesston 566
The Hesston 566 is a utility tractor built by Fiat and distributed by Hesston from 1983 to 1984. It was manufactured in Modena, Italy. The tractor features a Fiat 2.8L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing a claimed 51 hp at the PTO. It offers multiple transmission options including 12-speed synchronized and 20-speed variants. The 566 is available in 2WD and 4WD (566DT) configurations with hydrostatic power steering and mechanical wet disc brakes. Hydraulics are open center type with 2700 psi pressure and 11 gpm pump flow. The tractor has a rear independent PTO with 540 rpm. Dimensions vary slightly between 2WD and 4WD models, with wheelbase around 85.6 inches (2WD) and 83.4 inches (4WD), and operating weights from 4,901 to 5,452 lbs. Tires and height also differ between drive types. Electrical system includes a 33 amp alternator charging system. The Hesston 566 is part of a series including the 466 and 666 models.
Power56 hp[P]
Founded1983 - 1984
Model566
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Hesston 566
Power
| PTO (claimed) | 51 hp (38.0 kW) |
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Tires
| Ag rear | 14.9-28 (2WD), 16.9-28 (4WD) |
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| Ag front | 7.50-16 (2WD), 9.5-24 (4WD) |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
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| Model | Fiat 8035.4 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 19.2 gal (72.7 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.05x4.33 inches (103 x 110 mm) |
| Displacement | 168 ci (2.8 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Height
| Hood | 57 inches (2WD) (144 cm), 58 inches (4WD) (147 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 94 inches (238 cm) |
Dimensions
| Length | 130 inches (2WD) (330 cm), 133 inches (4WD) (337 cm) |
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| Wheelbase | 85.6 inches (2WD) (217 cm), 83.4 inches (4WD) (211 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 20 inches (2WD front axle) (50 cm), 17 inches (4WD front axle) (43 cm), 14 inches (4WD front differential) (35 cm) |
| Operating weight | 4,901 lbs (2WD) (2223 kg), 5,452 lbs (4WD) (2473 kg) |
Electrical
| Charging amps | 33 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Valves | 1 or 2 |
| Pressure | 2700 psi (186.2 bar) |
| Pump flow | 11 gpm (41.6 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Four-post ROPS standard. Optional canopy. |
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| Drive | 4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD (566DT) |
| Brakes | Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Production
| Type | Utility tractor |
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| Built in | Modena, Italy |
| Variants | 566DT 4WD |
| Distributor | Hesston |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
| Original price | $17,720 (1984) |
| Years produced | 1983 - 1984 |
Transmission
| Type | synchronized |
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| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Notes | Four synchronized gears in three ranges. |
| Options | 12-speed synchronized, 12-speed, 20-speed |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I/II |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |