New Holland 8560

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The New Holland 8560 model is a row-crop tractor designed for a range of agricultural tasks. It features a 4x2 2WD chassis and is powered by a turbocharged diesel Genesis engine from New Holland with 6 cylinders and a displacement of 456 cubic inches. The tractor is equipped with a liquid-cooling system to maintain optimal engine function, even under heavy workload conditions. The transmission is a partial powershift with 18 forward gears and 6 reverse gears. Its hydrostatic power steering ensures responsive maneuverability across varying terrain. In terms of physical dimensions, the New Holland 8560 measures 180 inches in length and has a minimum width of 84 inches. Operator comfort is considered with a cab station, allowing for work in various weather conditions. The hitch system supports a Category 3 hitch, but the lift capacity is not specified. Its operating weight ranges from 12,386 to 13,596 pounds, signifying a robust and heavy-duty machine. This tractor is versatile and capable, catering to many needs of modern row-crop farming operations.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Transmission: partial power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 12386 to 13596

Fuel Type: diesel

New Holland 8560 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

Excellent

Greater than 93% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: New Holland
Model: Genesis
Cooling Type: liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: diesel
Induction Type: turbocharged
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 456
Bore (in): 4.5
Stroke (in): 5
Rated RPM: 2300
Power Output (hp): -

Transmission

Type: partial power shift
Forward Gears: 18
Reverse Gears: 6
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 180
Width (in): 84 (min)
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 12386 to 13596

Power Take-Off (PTO)

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

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 27.5
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Standard tires (ag)
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: II/III
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Cab
Starter Type: electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: closed center load sensing

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: November 1996-March 1997

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 143.6 HP (107.1 kW) at 2300 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Rated Engine Speed: 9.08 Gal/hr (34.36 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.442 lb/hp.hr (0.269 kg/kW.h)
Standard Power Take-off Speed: 143.6 HP (107.1 kW) at 2300 rpm

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power at Drawbar: 120.0 HP (89.5 kW) with a drawbar pull of 10860 lbs (4820 kg) and a speed of 4.14 mph (6.67 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 0.523 lb/hp.hr (0.318 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 13.40 Hp.hr/gal (2.64 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 480 lb.-ft. (652 Nm) at 1401 rpm
Torque Rise: 46.6%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 7306 lbs (32.5 kN)
Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure: 26.0 GPM (98.4 l/min)
Hydraulic Power: 37.2 HP (27.7 kW) at delivery pressure of 2550 psi (176 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed: 15.82 Hp.hr/gal (3.12 kW.h/l)

NTTL. (1998). Nebraska Summary: S253 New Holland 8560. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2756