Hesston 566
The Hesston 566 is a tractor produced by Hesston. It is equipped with a 168 ci 2.8 L engine. Transmission: 20 forward and 8 reverse. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 4901 to 5452 pounds.
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
19.2 gal
72.7 L
Transmission
20 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
4,901 lbs (2WD)
2223 kg
Hesston 566 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1983 - 1984
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1983 - 1984 | |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Hesston |
Manufacturer | Fiat |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Modena, Italy | |
Original price | $17,720 (1984) |
Variants | |
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566DT | 4WD |
Hesston 566 Engine | |
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Fiat 2.8L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 19.2 gal
72.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Hesston 566 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 51 hp
38.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 MFWD 4WD (566DT) | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Four-post ROPS standard. Optional canopy. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2700 psi
186.2 bar |
Valves | 1 or 2 |
Pump flow | 11 gpm
41.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I/II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 85.6 inches (2WD)
217 cm |
83.4 inches (4WD)
211 cm | |
Weight | 4901 to 5452 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 33 |
Engine
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Engine Detail — 168 ci / 2.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Fiat 8035.4 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 168 ci
2.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.05x4.33 inches
103 x 110 mm |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
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Transmission options | |
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12-speed synchronized | |
12-speed | |
20-speed |
Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse synchronized
Type | synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Four synchronized gears in three ranges. | |
Transmission — 12 forward and reverse
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Transmission — 20 forward and 8 reverse
Gears | 20 forward and 8 reverse |
Dimensions
![]() | 1983 - 1984
Utility tractorFiat built |
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1983 - 1984 | |
Utility tractor | |
Fiat built | |
1983 - 1984 | |
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Utility tractor | |
Fiat built |
Hesston 566 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-16 (2WD) |
9.5-24 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 14.9-28 (2WD) |
16.9-28 (4WD) | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 85.6 inches (2WD)
217 cm |
83.4 inches (4WD)
211 cm | |
Length | 130 inches (2WD)
330 cm |
133 inches (4WD)
337 cm | |
Operating weight | 4,901 lbs (2WD)
2223 kg |
5,452 lbs (4WD)
2473 kg | |
Ground clearance | 20 inches (2WD front axle)
50 cm |
17 inches (4WD front axle)
43 cm | |
14 inches (4WD front differential)
35 cm | |
Hesston 566 Height | |
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Hood | 57 inches (2WD)
144 cm |
58 inches (4WD)
147 cm | |
Exhaust | 94 inches
238 cm |
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