John Deere 8560
The John Deere 8560 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 235 hp / 175.2 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrSync. Operating weight: 32075 lbs 14549 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 235 hp / 175.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
220 gal
832.7 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrSync
Operating Weight
32075 lbs*Weight with 18.4R42 duals.
14549 kg
Overview
 | 1989 - 1993
8060 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
8060 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
John Deere 8560 Engine | |
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John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 8560 Power | |
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Engine | 235 hp
175.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 200 hp
149.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 180.74 hp
134.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 210.25 hp
156.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Articulated power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Sound-Gard Cab standard. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 220 gal
832.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 37 gal
140.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center pressure compensated |
Capacity | 37 gal
140.0 L |
Pump flow | 44.8 gpm
169.6 lpm |
SCV flow | 33.3 gpm
126.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift | 14983 lbs
6796 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 133.9 inches
340 cm |
Weight | 32075 lbs
14549 kg |
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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Big-Power Efficiency published in 1990, by John Deere | |
4-Wheel Drive Product Information Handbook published in 1989, by John Deere | |
The 1991 Long Green Line Agricultural Equipment Review published by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 466 ci / 7.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 466 ci
7.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.5625x4.75 inches
116 x 121 mm |
Power | 235 hp
175.2 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 58 qts
54.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed partially synchronized | |
24-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — John Deere Syncro
Transmission | John Deere Syncro |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Three speeds (1-3) in four ranges (A-D). Synchronized shifting between speeds. | |
Transmission — John Deere PowrSync
Transmission | John Deere PowrSync |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Six speeds (1-6) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between speeds 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6. Synchronized shifting between other gears and ranges. | |
Dimensions
John Deere 8560 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 133.9 inches
340 cm |
Length | 268.9 inches
683 cm |
Operating weight | 32075 lbs*Weight with 18.4R42 duals.
14549 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1623 | |
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Diesel PowrSync 4WD
May 1989 - 1989,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1623 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 210.25 hp
156.8 kW |
Fuel use | 11.7 gal/hour
44.3 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 202.65 hp
151.1 kW |
Fuel use | 11.8 gal/hour
44.7 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 210.12 hp
156.7 kW |
Fuel use | 11.7 gal/hour
44.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 180.74 hp
134.8 kW |
Fuel use | 11.8 gal/hour
44.7 l/hour |
Max pull | 32,166 lbs
14590 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8560 based on its 235 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
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 | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
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 8560.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 18 hrs
Approximately 18 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (220 gal / 832.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~12.2 gal/hr (46.3 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 8560 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8560.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)235 hp
Kilowatts (kW)175.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)238.3 PS
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