Overview
The Hesston 566 is a 2WD utility farm tractor manufactured by Fiat in Modena, Italy, between 1983 and 1984. It is powered by a 2.8L 3-cylinder Fiat diesel engine and features a synchronized transmission available in multiple configurations including 12-speed and 20-speed layouts.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
Equipped with a liquid-cooled Fiat 8035.4 diesel engine, this model is rated at a claimed 51 PTO horsepower and features an independent 540 RPM rear PTO.
Transmission and Mechanical Configuration:
The mechanical setup includes hydrostatic power steering, mechanical wet disc brakes, and a synchronized transmission providing up to 12 forward and 4 reverse gears.
Physical Dimensions and Chassis:
Built on an 85.6-inch wheelbase, the 2WD variant has an operating weight of 4,901 lbs, a ground clearance of 20 inches, and a standard four-post ROPS.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Modena, Italy |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Hesston |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
| Original price | $17,720 (1984) |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat 2.8L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 19.2 gal (72.7 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.05x4.33 inches (103 x 110 mm) |
| Description | Fiat 8035.4 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 168 ci (2.8 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 51 hp (38.0 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 | Mechanical wet disc brakes / Four-post ROPS standard. Optional canopy. |
|---|---|
| Drive | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2700 psi (186.2 bar) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 11 gpm (41.6 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 or 2 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I/II |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Charging amps | 33 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 20 inches (2WD front axle) (50 cm) |
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| Length | 130 inches (2WD) (330 cm) |
| Operating weight | 4,901 lbs (2WD) (2223 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 85.6 inches (2WD) (217 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
| Weight | 4901 to 5452 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 85.6 inches (2WD) (217 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-16 (2WD) |
| Ag rear | 14.9-28 (2WD) |
Hesston 566 Height
| Exhaust | 94 inches (238 cm) |
|---|---|
| Hood | 57 inches (2WD) (144 cm) |
Variants
| 566DT | 4WD |
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