John Deere 8570

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8570 is a large, articulated 4-wheel drive tractor designed for heavy-duty farming applications. It features a turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine with a displacement of 466 ci (7.6 L), capable of producing 250 horsepower at 2100 RPM. The tractor is equipped with a partially synchronized and two-speed power shift transmission, offering a total of 24 forward and 6 reverse gears to handle a variety of tasks. The tractor's hydraulic system is a closed-center pressure compensated type, with a lift capacity of 14,980 lbs at the hitch, giving it substantial capability for various implements. The 8570 runs on large 24.5R-32 tires, which provide stability and traction under different field conditions. The tractor's robust build and high power output make it well-suited for large-scale agricultural operations that require significant pulling power and durability.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility, Four-Wheel Drive

Power Output: 250

Transmission: Partially synchronized / Two-speed power shift

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 32100

Fuel Type: diesel

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John Deere 8570 Tractor

John Deere 8570 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Excellent

Greater than 93% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Above Average

Greater than 89% 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 aftercooled
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 466
Bore (in): 4.5625
Stroke (in): 4.75
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 250

Transmission

Type: Partially synchronized / Two-speed power shift
Forward Gears: 24
Reverse Gears: 6
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 268.9
Width (in): -
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 32100

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive Type: 4WD
Steering Type: hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 58
Front Tire Diameter (in): 32
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): 32
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: -
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: Category 3 (optional)
Hitch Category: III
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): 14980
Operator Station Type: -
Starter Type: 12 V
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Closed-center pressure compensated

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: 1993

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 225.19 HP (167.91 kW) at 2100 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 15.70 Gal/hr (59.47 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.429 lb/hp.hr (0.261 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed: 193.45 HP (144.28 kW) with a drawbar pull of 14527 lbs (64.63 kN) and a speed of 5.00 mph (8.05 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.468 lb/hp.hr (0.285 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 14.58 Hp.hr/gal (2.87 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 678 lb.-ft. (919 Nm) at 1500 rpm
Torque Rise: 36.2%

Hydraulic Performance

Pump Delivery Rate: 27.7 GPM (105.0 l/min) at rated engine speed
Hydraulic Pressure: 2500 psi (172 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 14.59 Hp.hr/gal (2.88 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 15.22 Gal/hr (57.61 l/h) at 2100 rpm

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. (1993). Test 1670: John Deere 8570 Powersync Diesel 12 and 24 Speeds. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/1979