Hesston 55-56

The Hesston 55-56 is a tractor produced by Hesston. It is equipped with a 165 ci 2.7 L engine. The rated power output is 55 hp 41.0 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 4085 to 4425 pounds.

Overview

	1990 56 SeriesUtility tractor
1990
56 Series
Utility tractor

1990
56 Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Hesston (a part of Fiat)
Utility tractor
Original price was $16,000 in 1990

Variants
55-56DT	4WD

Hesston 55-56 Engine
Fiat 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	19.2 gal 72.7 L
Engine details ...

Hesston 55-56 Transmissions
8-speed partially synchronized
12-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...

Hesston 55-56 Power
Engine	55 hp 41.0 kW
PTO (claimed)	45 hp 33.6 kW

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
ROPS with canopy.

Photos
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Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I/II

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	80.8 inches 205 cm
Weight	4085 to 4425 pounds
Front tire	6.00-16
2WD Rear tire	12.4-32
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Engine

	1990 56 SeriesUtility tractor
1990
56 Series
Utility tractor

1990
56 Series
Utility tractor

Engine Detail
Fiat 8035.06
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement	165 ci 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke	3.94x4.53 inches 100 x 115 mm
Power	55 hp 41.0 kW
Fuel system	direct injection
Compression	17:1
Rated RPM	2500
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

	1990 56 SeriesUtility tractor
1990
56 Series
Utility tractor

1990
56 Series
Utility tractor

Transmission options
8-speed partially synchronized
12-speed partially synchronized

Transmission
Type	partially synchronized
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in two ranges (I/II)

Transmission
Type	partially synchronized
Gears	12 forward and 3 reverse
Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in three ranges (I, II, and III).

Dimensions

	1990 56 SeriesUtility tractor
1990
56 Series
Utility tractor

1990
56 Series
Utility tractor

Hesston 55-56 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 12.4-32
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 11.2-20. Rear: 12.4-32

Dimensions
Wheelbase	80.8 inches 205 cm
Length	126 inches 320 cm
Ground clearance	19.5 inches 49 cm
Front tread	51.8 to 75.4 inches 131 to 191 cm
Rear tread	55.1 to 78.7 inches 139 to 199 cm

Hesston 55-56 Weight
	4,425 lbs 2007 kg
Operating	4085 lbs 1852 kg
Ballasted	6380 lbs 2893 kg

Hesston 55-56 Height
Steering wheel	57.7 inches 146 cm
Hood	56.3 inches 143 cm
ROPS	90.2 inches 229 cm
Exhaust	93 inches 236 cm