Overview
The Hesston 766 is an Italian-built utility farm tractor featuring a 70 hp Fiat 3.7L 4-cylinder diesel engine. Equipped with a 12-speed transmission and a Type II rear hitch, this 5,800 lb machine offers reliable performance for a variety of agricultural tasks.
Ideal Applications
PTO Operations:
The independent 540 rear PTO provides a claimed 70 hp, making it suitable for powering various implements and stationary equipment.
Standard Implement Management:
With a Type II rear hitch and an open center hydraulic system with one valve, this tractor is capable of handling standard three-point mounted attachments.
General Field Work:
A 12-speed transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears allows for flexible speed management across different soil conditions and field applications.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Modena, Italy |
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| Manufacturer | Hesston (a part of Fiat) |
| Original price | $22,650 (1984) |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat 3.7L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.05x4.33 inches (103 x 110 mm) |
| Description | Fiat / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 224 ci (3.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 70 hp (52.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 12-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Four-post ROPS standard. Optional canopy. |
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| Drive | 4x2 2WD |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Valves | 1 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | 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
| Weight | 5,800 lbs (2630 kg) |
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| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-30 |
| Weight | 5,800 lbs (2630 kg) |
| Ag front | 7.50-18 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-30 |
Variants
| 766DT | 4WD |
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| 766HC | high-crop |