John Deere 8560

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8560 is a powerful utility tractor made from 1989 to 1993. It has a strong 6-cylinder diesel engine that makes 235 horsepower. This engine is very big and strong compared to most tractors. The 8560 is a 4-wheel drive tractor with a special steering system that helps it turn easily.

This tractor is built for tough work. It has a three-point hitch in the back that can lift very heavy loads, up to 9,259.5 pounds. The 8560 is also very heavy itself, weighing 32,075 pounds. It has a comfortable cab for the driver called a Sound-Gard Cab. The tractor can go forward in 24 different speeds and backward in 6 speeds. It has wet disc brakes that work well even in muddy conditions. The fuel tank is big, holding 220 US gallons of diesel.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 235 hp (175.2 kW)

Transmission: Partially synchronized (John Deere Syncro) / Partial power shift (John Deere PowrSync)

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 32075 lb (14549 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

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John Deere 8560 Tractor

John Deere 8560 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 8560 is Excellent. It is greater than 96% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 8560 is Excellent. It is greater than 97% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 8560 is Excellent. It is greater than 94% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 8560 is Below Average. It is greater than 18% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors