John Deere 4560
The John Deere 4560 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The listed engine power is 156.83 hp 116.9 kW. Transmission: John Deere Power Shift. Operating weight: 18,603 lbs 8438 kg.
Engine Power
156.83 hp
116.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
102 gal
386.1 L
Transmission
John Deere Power Shift
Operating Weight
18,603 lbs
8438 kg
Overview
 | 1992 - 1994
4060 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
4060 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Original price was $75,000 in 1994 | |
John Deere 4560 Engine | |
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John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 4560 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 155 hp
115.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 139.99 hp
104.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 162.53 hp
121.2 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Sound-Gard cab standard. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 102 gal
386.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 19.8 gal
74.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 19.8 gal
74.9 L |
Pressure | 2530 psi
174.4 bar |
Rear valves | 3 or 4 |
Pump flow | 35.3 gpm (Quad-Range)
133.6 lpm |
32.8 gpm (Power Shift)
124.1 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 3/3N |
Control | electrohydraulic draft sensing |
Rear lift | 8,283 lbs
3757 kg |
10,041 lbsOptOptional
4554 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 118.5 inches
300 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 117.1 inches
297 cm |
Weight | 18,603 lbs
8438 kg |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
Rear tire | 20.8-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 120 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 925 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Fine-Tuned Perfection published in 1992, by John Deere | |
155- To 200-HP 60 Series Tractors published in 1993, by John Deere | |
Row-Crop Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1992, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 466 ci / 7.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline valve-in-head |
Displacement | 466 ci
7.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.5625x4.75 inches
116 x 121 mm |
Air cleaner | dual dry element |
Compression | 15.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 22 qts
20.8 L |
Coolant capacity | 32 qts
30.3 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
15-speed full power shift |
Transmission — John Deere Quad Range
Transmission | John Deere Quad Range |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | Perma-Clutch hydraulic wet disc |
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with high-low power shift. | |
Transmission — John Deere Power Shift
Transmission | John Deere Power Shift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 15 forward and 4 reverse |
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Dimensions
John Deere 4560 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.00-16 |
Ag rear | 20.8-38 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 118.5 inches
300 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 117.1 inches
297 cm |
Width | 118.5 inches
300 cm |
Height | 118.8 inches
301 cm |
Shipping weight | 18,603 lbs
8438 kg |
Front axle | 2WD |
Front axle | Caster/Action MFWD |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | |
Rear tread | 60 to 134 inches
152 to 340 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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OECD 1620: diesel Powershift 4WD | |
OECD 1629: diesel Quad-Range 2WD |
OCED Tractor Test 1620 | |
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Diesel Powershift 4WD
April 1 - May 1, 1989
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1620 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 162.47 hp
121.2 kW |
Fuel use | 8.7 gal/hour
32.9 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 156.89 hp
117.0 kW |
Fuel use | 8.9 gal/hour
33.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 131.40 hp
98.0 kW |
Fuel use | 8.9 gal/hour
33.7 l/hour |
Gear 12 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 20,923 lbs
9490 kg |
Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
OCED Tractor Test 1629 | |
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Diesel Quad-Range 2WD
September 1 - October 1, 1989
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1629 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 162.53 hp
121.2 kW |
Fuel use | 8.9 gal/hour
33.7 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 156.83 hp
116.9 kW |
Fuel use | 9.0 gal/hour
34.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 139.99 hp
104.4 kW |
Fuel use | 9.0 gal/hour
34.1 l/hour |
Max pull | 17,784 lbs
8066 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 4560 based on its 156.83 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 4560.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 12.5 hrs
Approximately 12.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (102 gal / 386.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.2 gal/hr (30.9 L/hr)
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
John Deere 4560 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 4560.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)156.8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)116.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)159 PS
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