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
Overview
![]() | 1983 - 1984
Utility tractorFiat built
Utility tractor
Fiat built |
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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
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
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
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 |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Hesston 566.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Hesston 566 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Hesston 566.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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