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 rated power output is 235 hp 175.2 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrSync. Operating weight: 32075 lbs 14549 kg.

Overview

	1989 - 1993 8060 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
1989 - 1993
8060 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA

John Deere 8560 Engine
John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 8560 Power
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
Four-wheel drive
Articulated power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Sound-Gard Cab standard.

Capacity
Fuel	220 gal 832.7 L
Hydraulic system	37 gal 140.0 L

Hydraulics
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
Rear Type	III
Rear lift	14983 lbs 6796 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	133.9 inches 340 cm
Weight	32075 lbs 14549 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	120
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	925
Battery volts	12

References
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
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

Dimensions
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
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