Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Original price was $23,400 in 1990 |
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| Distributor | Hesston |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat 3.6L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 19.2 gal (72.7 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.527 inches (100 x 115 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Description | Fiat 8045.06 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 220.5 ci (3.6 L) |
| Power | 70 hp (52.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 54 hp (40.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 54.22 hp (40.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 62.7 hp (46.8 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 62.72 hp (46.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I-III). Shifts between gears are synchronized. / Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I-III) with shuttle. / Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I-III) with normal and creeper ranges. |
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| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and reverse / 20 forward and 8 reverse |
| Type | partially synchronized / mechanical shuttle / creeper |
| Transmission type | 12-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed mechanical shuttle / 20-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 12-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed mechanical shuttle / 20-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Mechanical wet disc brakes / Four-post ROPS. Canopy optional. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Total flow | 11 gpm (41.6 lpm) |
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| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
Hitch
| Control | position and lower-link draft control |
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| Rear lift | 5194 lbs (2355 kg) |
| Rear Type | I/II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/ground |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 33 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 20.5 inches (52 cm) |
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| 2WD Front tread | 55.1 to 74.75 inches (139 to 189 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 139 inches (353 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 90.7 inches (230 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 16.5 inches (41 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 60.25 to 77 inches (153 to 195 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 143 inches (363 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 88.5 inches (224 cm) |
| Rear tread | 55.1 to 78.75 inches (139 to 200 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 14.9-30 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 90.7 inches (230 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 88.5 inches (224 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Weight | 5689 to 6510 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9-30 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-30 |
Hesston 70-66 Height
| Hood | 59 inches (149 cm) |
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| ROPS | 97.5 inches (247 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 65 inches (165 cm) |
Hesston 70-66 Weight
| 2WD Shipping | 5689 lbs (2580 kg) |
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| 4WD Operating | 6510 lbs (2952 kg) |
| 4WD Shipping | 6350 lbs (2880 kg) |
| Ballasted | 8705 lbs (3948 kg) |
Hesston 70-66 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1561
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDApril 17 - May 1, 1985 / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
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| Fuel use | 3.7 gal/hour (14.0 l/hour) / 3.6 gal/hour (13.6 l/hour) / 3.7 gal/hour (14.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 54.22 hp (40.4 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 62.72 hp (46.8 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 62.71 hp (46.8 kW) |
References
| Description | 66 Series Tractors 45 to 70 PTO HP published in 1985, by Hesston / 66 Series Tractors Models 55-66, 60-66, 70-66, 80-66 - 45 to 70 PTO HP published in 1985, by Hesston |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9-30 rear tires. / With 16.9-30 rear tires. / With 16.9-30 rear tires. |
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Variants
| 70-66 | utility 2WD[6073] |
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| 70-66DT | utility 4WD[6073] |
| 70-66HC | high-crop |
| 70-66HCDT | high-crop 4WD |
| 70-66ORDT | orchard 4WD |