Comparing John Deere 8560 vs Massey Ferguson 4900

This page provides a detailed comparison of the specifications for the John Deere 8560 and the Massey Ferguson 4900. The specifications are categorized into four main sections: Engine, Transmission, Dimensions, and Miscellaneous. By comparing these two tractors side by side, you can easily identify the similarities and differences between them and determine which one best suits your needs.

John Deere 8560
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Engine
Engine - Manufacturer John Deere Cummins
Engine - Model - VT-903
Engine - Cooling Type Liquid-cooled liquid-cooled
Engine - Cylinder Orientation - -
Engine - Valve Configuration - -
Engine - Fuel Type Diesel diesel
Engine - Induction Type - -
Engine - Cylinders 6 8
Engine - Displacement (ci) 466 903
Engine - Bore (in) 4.57 5.5
Engine - Stroke (in) - -
Engine - Rated RPM 2100 2600
Engine - Power Output (hp) 235 375
Transmission
Transmission - Type Partially synchronized (John Deere Syncro) / Partial power shift (John Deere PowrSync) partial power shift
Transmission - Forward Gears 24 (assumed as the maximum provided) 18
Transmission - Reverse Gears - -
Transmission - Total Gears - -
Dimensions
Length (in) 268.9 252
Width (in) - 108
Height (in) - 130
Operating Weight (lb) 32075 30965
Miscellaneous
Chassis 4x4 articulated 4WD 4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Steering Type Articulated power articulated hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts) 58 60
Front Tire Diameter (in) - -
Front Tire Width (in) Unknown (size provided does not designate width) -
Rear Tire Diameter (in) Unknown (size provided does not designate diameter) -
Rear Tire Width (in) Unknown (size provided does not designate width) -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in) - -
Tire Type Ag (Agricultural) -
Manufacture - End Year 1993 1983
Hitch Type Three-Point Hitch (implied by Rear Type: III) III
Hitch Category - -
Hitch Position Rear -
Hitch Capacity (lb) 9259.5 lbs (at 24 inches; closest information available) -
Operator Station Type Sound-Gard Cab -
Starter Type Electric electric
PTO Type - -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm) 1000 (only one speed provided) -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm) - -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm) - -
Brake Type Hydraulic wet disc -
Hydraulic System Type Closed-center pressure compensated Open Center