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Published dimensions and weight

Hesston 8550S

The Hesston 8550S is a swather of about 4.1 t, built around the Diesel 6B T5.9 engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Swather category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight W/O Attachment9060 lb4109.6 kg
03Selected published values22
Published highlights
  • Length W/ Header: 21.33 ft / 6500 mm
  • Overall Width: 12.7 ft / 3868 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 11.12 ft / 3388 mm
  • Wheelbase: 11.67 ft / 3556 mm
Typical use

Swathers are commonly used to cut crops and place them in windrows before collection or combining. Published rows for Hesston 8550S include published maximum speed of 15 mph / 24.2 km/h, the published “Length W/ Header” field of 21.33 ft / 6500 mm, the published “Overall Width” field of 12.7 ft / 3868 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Length W/ Header” field (21.33 ft / 6500 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Overall Width” field (12.7 ft / 3868 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (11.12 ft / 3388 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications

Published values, clearly grouped.

Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.

01

Dimensions

Length W/ Header21.33 ft6500 mm
Overall Width12.7 ft3868 mm
Height To Top Of Cab11.12 ft3388 mm
Wheelbase11.67 ft3556 mm
Ground Clearance40.71 in1034 mm
Rear Wheel Tread Width - Max120 in3048 mm
Rear Wheel Tread Width - Min84.41 in2144 mm
Front Wheel Tread Width128.9 in3274 mm
02

Engine

Engine Make23472347
Engine ModelDiesel 6B T5.9Diesel 6B T5.9
Power165 hp123.1 kw
Power Measured @2500 rpm2500 rpm
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
Displacement359 cu in5.9 L
03

Operational

Operating Weight W/O Attachment9060 lb4109.6 kg
Fuel Capacity80 gal302.9 L
Front Tire Size23.1x26 turf tread23.1x26 turf tread
Rear Tire Size14L-16.114L-16.1
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage95 amps95 amps
04

Transmission

Max Speed15 mph24.2 km/h
Final Drive TypeRoller chain/planetaryRoller chain/planetary
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