Hesston

70-66

Farm tractor · 1985–1991 · 70 hp

Hesston70-66
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The Hesston 70-66 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1985 to 1991. It features a Fiat 8045.06 engine, and four-post steering. The transmission is a partially synchronized type with 12 forward and 4 reverse.

Engine

EngineFiat 8045.06
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders4
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement220.5 ci (3.6 L)
Bore3.94 in (100 mm)
Stroke4.53 in (115 mm)
Compression Ratio17
Power Gross70 hp (52.2 kW)
Power Rated70 hp (52.2 kW)
Power PTO62.72 hp (46.8 kW)
Power Drawbar54.22 hp (40.4 kW)
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
ManufacturerFiat
Rated2,500 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typepartially synchronized
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Available Options12-speed partially synchronized, 12-speed mechanical shuttle, 20-speed creeper

Hydraulics

Typeopen center
Valves1
Total Flow11 gpm (41.6 lpm)

PTO

Rear Type540/ground

Hitch

Rear TypeI/II
Rear Lift5,194 lbs (2,355 kg)
Hitch Controlposition and lower-link draft control

Dimensions

Length143 in (363 cm)
Height65 in (165 cm)
Height Rops97.5 in (247 cm)
Wheelbase88.5 in (224 cm)
Front Tread60.25 in (153 cm)
Rear Tread55.1 in (139 cm)

Weight

Shipping6,350 lbs (2,880 kg)
Operating6,510 lbs (2,952 kg)
Ballasted8,705 lbs (3,948 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag9.5-24
Rear Ag14.9-30

Fuel

Capacity19.2 gal (72.7 L)

Steering

Typefour-post

Cab

Caboptional

Compatible Implements

Rotary Cutters

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
BEFCO BRC-260Rotary Cutters60"30 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"30 hp
BEFCO BRC-160Rotary Cutters60"30 hp
BEFCO RMD-360Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
BEFCO BRC-272Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2772Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
BEFCO BRC-172Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Bush Hog BH310-2Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
Land Pride RCD1884Rotary Cutters84"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2760Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2696Rotary Cutters96"40 hp
BEFCO RMD-372Rotary Cutters72"40 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"45 hp
Land Pride RCR1884Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Land Pride RCF2084Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
BEFCO RHD-472Rotary Cutters72"50 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"50 hp
Land Pride RCR2596 - 3 PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3096 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"55 hp
Land Pride RCF2784 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"60 hp
Land Pride RCR2510 - 3 PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
BEFCO RHD-484Rotary Cutters84"60 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 1Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCFM3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3672Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCFM3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp

Box Blades

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Land Pride BB3578Box Blades78"45 hp
Land Pride BB3584Box Blades84"45 hp
Land Pride BB3596Box Blades96"45 hp

Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.

These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.

Nebraska Tests

NTTLTest #1561
April 17 to May 1, 1985 shaft Air Barometer Hp Air (kW) speed gal/hr Hp.hr/gal Ib/hp.hr dry Cooling inch Hg (kW.h/l) (Wh) bulb (kg/kW.h) medium (kPa) bulb rpm

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
62.72HP
Drawbar
54.4HP
Sound
86dB(A)
NTTLTest #1561
April 17 to May 1, 1985 shaft Air Barometer Hp Air (kW) speed gal/hr Hp.hr/gal Ib/hp.hr dry Cooling inch Hg (kW.h/l) (Wh) bulb (kg/kW.h) medium (kPa) bulb rpm

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
62.72HP
Drawbar
54.4HP
Sound
86dB(A)