Overview
The Hesston 466 is a utility farm tractor manufactured by Fiat in Italy from 1983 to 1984, available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations. It is equipped with a 2.6L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine and an open center hydraulic system delivering 11 gpm. Evaluation in Nebraska Tractor Test 1484 recorded 45.13 tested PTO horsepower and 38.44 tested drawbar horsepower.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Output:
During Nebraska Tractor Test 1484, the 4WD diesel variant achieved a maximum PTO power of 45.13 hp at rated engine speed with a fuel consumption rate of 2.9 gallons per hour.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical layout includes a synchronized transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears across three ranges, power steering, and differential mechanical wet disc brakes.
Physical Weight and Ballast Specifications:
Operating weights for the tractor start at 4851 pounds for 2WD models and reach 5720 pounds for 4WD variants, with a maximum ballasted weight capacity of 6670 pounds.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Modena, Italy / Original price was $16,400 in 1984 |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Hesston |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat 2.6L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 19.2 gal (72.7 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.94x4.33 inches (100 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Description | Fiat 8035.02 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 158 ci (2.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 38.44 hp (28.7 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 45.13 hp (33.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four synchronized gears in three ranges. |
|---|---|
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and reverse / 20 forward and 8 reverse |
| Type | synchronized |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchronized / 12-speed / 20-speed |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchronized / 12-speed / 20-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Differential mechanical wet disc brakes / Four-post ROPS standard. Optional canopy. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2700 psi (186.2 bar) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 11 gpm (41.6 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 0 to 2 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I/II |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Charging amps | 33 |
|---|---|
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 20 inches (50 cm) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Length | 130 inches (330 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 85.6 inches (217 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 17 inches (43 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 133 inches (337 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 83.4 inches (211 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 85.6 inches (217 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 83.4 inches (211 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
| Weight | 4851 to 5720 pounds |
| 2WD Ag front | 6.00-16 |
| 2WD Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
| 4WD Ag front | 9.5-24 |
| 4WD Ag rear | 16.9-28 |
Hesston 466 Height
| 2WD Hood | 57 inches (144 cm) |
|---|---|
| 4WD Hood | 58 inches (147 cm) |
| Exhaust | 94 inches (238 cm) |
Hesston 466 Weight
| 2WD Operating | 4851 lbs (2200 kg) |
|---|---|
| 4WD Operating | 5720 lbs (2594 kg) |
| Ballasted | 6670 lbs (3025 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1484
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDJune 9 - 22, 1983Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1484 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 2.9 gal/hour (11.0 l/hour) / 2.5 gal/hour (9.5 l/hour) / 2.9 gal/hour (11.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 38.44 hp (28.7 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 45.13 hp (33.7 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 42.68 hp (31.8 kW) |
Variants
| 466DT | 4WD |
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