John Deere 8560

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8560 is a sizable four-wheel-drive tractor that was part of the 8060 series, produced from 1989 to 1993 in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. This model is built for heavy-duty field work, equipped with a powerful 235 hp turbocharged diesel engine with a displacement of 466 cubic inches and a 16:1 compression ratio. It offers two transmission options: a 12-speed partially synchronized transmission or a 24-speed partial power shift transmission, providing versatility for various tasks. The 8560 model features articulated power steering and hydraulic wet disc brakes for increased maneuverability and safety during operation. It is designed for comfort with a Sound-Gard Cab and boasts a large fuel capacity of 220 US gallons. Its hitch system is a Category 3 three-point hitch with a rear hitch lift capacity, suitable for handling demanding implements and equipment. This tractor’s significant operating weight of 32,075 pounds illustrates its robust construction and capability to perform in a range of agricultural and industrial applications.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility, Four-Wheel Drive

Power Output: 235

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

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 32075

Fuel Type: Diesel

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John Deere 8560 Tractor

John Deere 8560 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Excellent

Greater than 93% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Above Average

Greater than 84% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 73% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 466
Bore (in): 4.57
Stroke (in): 4.76
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 235

Transmission

Type: Partially synchronized (John Deere Syncro) / Partial power shift (John Deere PowrSync)
Forward Gears: 24 (assumed as the maximum provided)
Reverse Gears: 6 (assumed as the maximum provided)
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 268.9
Width (in): -
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 32075

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 1000 (only one speed provided)
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive Type: 4WD
Steering Type: Articulated power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 58
Front Tire Diameter (in): Unknown (size provided does not designate diameter)
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
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch (implied by Rear Type: III)
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 9259.5 lbs (at 24 inches; closest information available)
Operator Station Type: Sound-Gard Cab
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed-center pressure compensated