Hesston 65-56: all source data

All 62 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
DistributorHesston
ManufacturerFiat
(no label)Utility tractor
(no label)Original price was $21,000 in 1990
Engine
(no label)Fiat 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)8-speed partially synchronized
(no label)12-speed partially synchronized
Power
Engine65 hp | 48.5 kW
PTO (claimed)60 hp | 44.7 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
(no label)ROPS with canopy.
Hitch
Rear TypeI/II
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)85.3 inches | 216 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)83.7 inches | 212 cm
Weight4900 to 5720 pounds
Front tire7.50-16
2WD Rear tire (2WD)14.9-30
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Fiat 8045.06
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement220 ci | 3.6 L
Bore/Stroke3.94x4.53 inches | 100 x 115 mm
Power65 hp | 48.5 kW
Fuel systemdirect injection
Compression17:1
Rated RPM2500
Starterelectric
Starter volts12

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)8-speed partially synchronized
(no label)12-speed partially synchronized
Transmission
Typepartially synchronized
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
(no label)Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in two ranges (I/II)
Typepartially synchronized
Gears12 forward and 3 reverse
(no label)Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in three ranges (I, II, and III).

Dimensions

Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag) (2WD)Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9-30
4WD Standard tires (ag) (4WD)Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-30
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)85.3 inches | 216 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)83.7 inches | 212 cm
2WD Length (2WD)135.2 inches | 343 cm
4WD Length (4WD)138.7 inches | 352 cm
4WD Ground clearance13.6 inches | 34 cm
2WD Ground clearance21 inches | 53 cm
2WD Front tread55.1 to 78.7 inches | 139 to 199 cm
4WD Front tread56.8 to 73.8 inches | 144 to 187 cm
Rear tread51.8 to 75.4 inches | 131 to 191 cm
Weight
(no label)4,900 lbs | 2222 kg
Operating5720 lbs | 2594 kg
Ballasted7348 lbs | 3333 kg
Height
Steering wheel58.8 inches | 149 cm
2WD Hood (2WD)57.9 inches | 147 cm
4WD Hood (4WD)56.8 inches | 144 cm
2WD ROPS (2WD)91.3 inches | 231 cm
4WD ROPS (4WD)91.3 inches | 231 cm
2WD Exhaust (2WD)94 inches | 238 cm
4WD Exhaust (4WD)93.5 inches | 237 cm