Overview
The Hesston 55-46 is a utility farm tractor featuring a 55 hp Fiat 2.7L 3-cylinder diesel engine and an 8-speed partially synchronized transmission. This model offers flexibility for diverse agricultural operations with its availability in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations.
Ideal Applications
Implement Management:
Equipped with a Category II/I rear hitch featuring position and draft control, this tractor is designed to manage various mounted implements while utilizing its 45 hp independent PTO.
Hydraulic Applications:
The open center hydraulic system provides a 9 gpm pump flow at 2700 psi, making it capable of powering hydraulic-driven attachments through up to two available valves.
Field Maneuverability:
With power steering, mechanical wet disc brakes, and a choice between 2WD and 4WD drive types, the tractor provides reliable handling and traction across different terrain conditions.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Original price was $15,050 in 1990 |
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| Manufacturer | Hesston (a part of Fiat) |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat 2.7L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.528 inches (100 x 115 mm) |
| Description | Fiat 8035.06 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 165 ci (2.7 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Pre-heating | thermostart |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 279.4mm dry disc |
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| Description | Four gears with high and low ranges provide eight forward speeds. Gears 3/4 are synchronized in both ranges. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partially synchronized |
| Type | partially synchronized |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Mechanical wet disc brakes / Four-post ROPS with optional canopy. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2700 psi (186.2 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 9 gpm (34.1 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 0 to 2 |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 33 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Shipping weight | 4080 lbs (1850 kg) |
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| 4WD Shipping weight | 4640 lbs (2104 kg) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
| Front tire | 6.50-16 |
| Weight | 4080 to 4640 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.50-24. Rear: 16.9-30 |
References
| Description | Models 55-46/55-46DT & 65-46 Tractors published in 1988, by Hesston / 46 Series Tractors published in 1986, by Hesston |
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Variants
| 55-46 | similar Fiat model |
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