Tractor · 1989Unverified
John Deere 8560
John Deere 8560 — Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor · 203 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
203 hp
Max power
156.8 kW
Weight
14549 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
Four-wheel driveReference
Articulated power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Sound-Gard Cab standard.Reference
Engine
John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine175.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)134.8 kWReference
John DeereReference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke116 x 121 mmReference
Power175.2 kWReference
Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity54.9 LReference
Max power156.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed151.1 kWReference
Max power134.8 kWReference
Transmission
12-speed partially synchronizedReference
24-speed partial power shiftReference
TransmissionJohn Deere SyncroReference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Gears12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutchhydraulic wet discReference
Three speeds (1-3) in four ranges (A-D). Synchronized shifting between speeds.Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere PowrSyncReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears24 forward and 6 reverseReference
Six speeds (1-6) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between speeds 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6. Synchronized shifting between other gears and ranges.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)149.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)156.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system140.0 LReference
Typeclosed-center pressure compensatedReference
Capacity140.0 LReference
Pump flow169.6 lpmReference
SCV flow126.0 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIIReference
Rear lift6796 kgReference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed156.7 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel832.7 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase340 cmReference
Weight14549 kgReference
Length683 cmReference
Operating weight14549 kgReference
8560 Serial Number Location
Data plate behind left-side stepReference
8560 Serial Numbers
19891001Reference
19901501Reference
19912001Reference
19922331Reference
19933325Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps120Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA925Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
Diesel PowrSync 4WDMay 1989 - 1989, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1623 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use44.3 l/hourReference
Fuel use44.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Max pull14590 kgReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.