John Deere 8570
The John Deere 8570 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 250 hp / 186.4 kW. Transmission: PowrSync. Operating weight: 32,100 lbs 14560 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 250 hp / 186.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
220 gal
832.7 L
Transmission
PowrSync
Operating Weight
32,100 lbs
14560 kg
Overview
 | 1993 - 1996
8070 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
8070 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 | |
Original price was $96,000 in 1996 | |
John Deere 8570 Engine | |
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John deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 8570 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 250 hp
186.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 205 hp
152.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 191.59 hp
142.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 208.21 hp
155.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet discs brakes | |
Sound-Gard cab standard. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 220 gal
832.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 38 gal
143.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center pressure compensated |
Capacity | 38 gal
143.8 L |
Pressure | 2530 psi
174.4 bar |
Rear valves | 3 to 5 |
Pump flow | 44.8 gpm
169.6 lpm |
SCV flow | 33.3 gpm
126.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 3 (optional) |
Control | draft sensing |
Rear lift | 14,980 lbs
6794 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent (optional) |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 134 inches
340 cm |
Weight | 29564 to 32100 pounds |
Front tire | 24.5R-32 |
Rear tire | 24.5R-32 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 925 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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250- to 400-HP 70 Series Tractors published in 1995, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 466 ci / 7.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John deere |
Configuration | turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 466 ci
7.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.5625x4.75 inches
116 x 121 mm |
Power (gross) | 250 hp
186.4 kW |
Compression | 15.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 24.3 qts
23.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 58 qts
54.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed partially synchronized | |
24-speed two-speed power shift |
Transmission — Syncro
Transmission | Syncro |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | PermaClutch hydraulic wet disc |
Three synchronized gears (1-3) in four ranges (A-D). | |
Transmission — PowrSync
Transmission | PowrSync |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Six gears (1-6) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between gear pairs 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6. Synchronized shifting between other gears and ranges. | |
Dimensions
John Deere 8570 Tires | |
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Ag front | 24.5R-32 |
18.4R-38 | |
20.8R-38 | |
710/70R38 | |
18.4R-42 | |
20.8R-42 | |
18.4R-46 | |
Ag rear | 24.5R-32 |
18.4R-38 | |
20.8R-38 | |
710/70R38 | |
18.4R-42 | |
20.8R-42 | |
18.4R-46 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 134 inches
340 cm |
Length | 268.9 inches
683 cm |
Weight | 32,100 lbs
14560 kg |
Shipping weight | 29,564 lbs
13410 kg |
Front axle | 3.937 by 120 inches
99 by 3048 mm |
Rear axle | 3.937 by 120 inches
99 by 3048 mm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1670 | |
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Diesel PowerSync 4WD
October 21 - December 1, 1993
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1670 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 208.21 hp
155.3 kW |
Fuel use | 11.9 gal/hour
45.0 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 230.84 hp
172.1 kW |
Fuel use | 12.5 gal/hour
47.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 191.59 hp
142.9 kW |
Fuel use | 11.8 gal/hour
44.7 l/hour |
Max pull | 31,924 lbs
14480 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8570 based on its 250 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 8570.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 16.9 hrs
Approximately 16.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (220 gal / 832.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~13 gal/hr (49.2 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 8570 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8570.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)250 hp
Kilowatts (kW)186.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)253.5 PS
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