Overview
The Hesston 55-56 is a utility farm tractor manufactured by Hesston, a part of Fiat, and was listed with an original price of $16,000 in 1990. It is equipped with a 55 hp Fiat 2.7L 3-cylinder diesel engine and a rear Category I/II hitch. The model was produced in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive variants, the latter designated as the 55-56DT.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The tractor features a Fiat 8035.06 liquid-cooled diesel engine with direct injection that produces a rated 55 hp and a claimed 45 hp at the 540 RPM independent rear PTO.
Transmission and Drive System:
The unit is available with either an 8-speed or 12-speed partially synchronized transmission and supports both 2WD and 4WD configurations with front tires ranging from 6.00-16 to 11.2-20.
Chassis and Weight Specifications:
The machine has an 80.8-inch wheelbase and a 19.5-inch ground clearance, with an operating weight of 4,085 pounds that can be ballasted up to 6,380 pounds.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Original price was $16,000 in 1990 |
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| Manufacturer | Hesston (a part of Fiat) |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat 2.7L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 19.2 gal (72.7 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.94x4.53 inches (100 x 115 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Description | Fiat 8035.06 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 165 ci (2.7 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in two ranges (I/II) / Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in three ranges (I, II, and III). |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 3 reverse |
| Type | partially synchronized / partially synchronized |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed partially synchronized |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed partially synchronized |
Mechanical
| Description | ROPS with canopy. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I/II |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 51.8 to 75.4 inches (131 to 191 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 19.5 inches (49 cm) |
| Length | 126 inches (320 cm) |
| Rear tread | 55.1 to 78.7 inches (139 to 199 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 80.8 inches (205 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 12.4-32 |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Weight | 4085 to 4425 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 80.8 inches (205 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 |
Hesston 55-56 Height
| Exhaust | 93 inches (236 cm) |
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| Hood | 56.3 inches (143 cm) |
| ROPS | 90.2 inches (229 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 57.7 inches (146 cm) |
Hesston 55-56 Weight
| Ballasted | 6380 lbs (2893 kg) |
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| Operating | 4085 lbs (1852 kg) |
Variants
| 55-56DT | 4WD |
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