Overview
The Hesston 60-56 is a utility tractor manufactured by Fiat and equipped with a 2.9L three-cylinder direct injection diesel engine rated at 60 hp. It was available in both 2WD and 4WD (60-56DT) variants, featuring a partially synchronized transmission with either 8 or 12 forward gear options.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Mechanical Configuration:
The tractor is powered by a liquid-cooled Fiat 8035.05 diesel engine with a 17:1 compression ratio and operates at a rated 2500 RPM.
Dimensions and Chassis Weight:
This model has an operating weight of 5105 lbs and a ballasted weight of 6732 lbs, with a 2WD wheelbase ranging between 79.2 and 80.8 inches depending on configuration.
Transmission and PTO Specifications:
The unit features an independent 540 RPM rear PTO and either an 8-speed or 12-speed partially synchronized transmission with two or three ranges respectively.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Hesston |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat 2.9L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 4.094x4.528 inches (104 x 115 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Description | Fiat 8035.05 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 178.9 ci (2.9 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
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). |
|---|---|
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 55.1 to 78.7 inches (139 to 199 cm) |
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| 2WD Ground clearance | 19.5 inches (49 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 126 inches (320 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 80.8 inches (205 cm) / 79.2 inches (201 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 56.8 to 73.8 inches (144 to 187 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 12.6 inches (32 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 129 inches (327 cm) |
| Ballasted weight | 6732 lbs (3053 kg) |
| Operating weight | 5105 lbs (2315 kg) |
| Rear tread | 51.8 to 75.4 inches (131 to 191 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 16.9-28 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 80.8 inches (205 cm) / 79.2 inches (201 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Weight | 5105 lbs (2315 kg) |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28 / Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28 |
Hesston 60-56 Height
| 2WD ROPS | 90.2 inches (229 cm) |
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| 4WD ROPS | 90.1 inches (228 cm) |
| Exhaust | 93 inches (236 cm) |
| Hood | 56.3 inches (143 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 57.7 inches (146 cm) |
Variants
| 60-56DT | 4WD |
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