Hesston 65-46
The Hesston 65-46 is a utility tractor introduced in 1990 as part of the 46 Series by Hesston, a part of Fiat. It features a Fiat 3.6L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 65 hp, paired with an 8-speed partially synchronized transmission. The tractor offers two-wheel drive, power steering, mechanical wet disc brakes, and a four-post ROPS with an available canopy. It has an open center hydraulic system with 2700 psi pressure and 9 gpm pump flow. The rear hitch is category II/I with position and draft control, and the independent rear PTO operates at 540 rpm. Standard tires are 7.50-16 front and 16.9-30 rear, with a shipping weight of 4930 lbs. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery and 33 amp alternator. The original price was $20,000 in 1990.
Power65 hp
Founded1990
Model65-46
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Hesston 65-46
Power
| Engine power | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Fiat 8045.06 |
| Power | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.94x4.52 inches (100 x 115 mm) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Pre-heating | thermostart |
| Displacement | 220 ci (3.6 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Overview
| Series | 46 Series |
|---|---|
| Category | Utility tractor |
| Original price | $20,000 in 1990 |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
Variants
| 65-46 | similar Fiat model |
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Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Charging amps | 33 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2700 psi (186.2 bar) |
| Pump flow | 9 gpm (34.1 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Four-post ROPS with available canopy |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
Transmission
| Type | partially synchronized |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | 279.4mm dry disc |
| Details | Four gears with high and low ranges provide eight forward speeds. Gears 3/4 are synchronized in both ranges. |
Tractor hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | II/I |
Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 4930 lbs (2236 kg) |
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| Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
