- Articulated
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1989–1993
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 8560 specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere 6.076 HRW-01 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 232 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
232 hp
173 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8560”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 32,075 lb
- 3-point lift
- 11,684 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 43.6 gpm
- Top speed
- 21.7 mph
John Deere 8560 specs: key facts
The John Deere 8560 was built from 1989 to 1993.
The John Deere 8560 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 173 kW (232 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 8560 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The John Deere 8560 has a John Deere 6.076 HRW-01 engine, a 6-cylinder 7.63 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 8560 weighs 14,549 kg (32,075 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 8560 has a rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 8560 lifts 5,300 kg (11,684 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 8560 delivers 165.0 L/min (43.6 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8560”
How does the 8560 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 5,300 kg is low for its class — 36% below the median of 8,225 kg across the 56 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 165 L/min is high for its class — 41% above the median of 117 L/min across the 64 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Twelve forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 18 across the 68 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 835 L fuel tank is high for its class — 84% above the median of 454 L across the 76 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 14,549 kg is high for its class — 61% above the median of 9,050 kg across the 78 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 78 tractors within 10% of its power, 23% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 78 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does an 8560 have?
The only figure for the 8560 is 232 hp (173 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8560”
What engine is in an 8560?
An 8560 has a John Deere 6.076 HRW-01, a 6-cylinder 7.63 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere 6.076 HRW-01 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 465.9 ci · 7.63 L |
| Max torque | 697 lb·ft · 945 N·m @ 1,350 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8560”
How much will an 8560 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8560 lifts 11,684 lb (5,300 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 3 three-point hitch.
| System | Closed centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 43.6 gpm · 165.0 L/min |
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Lift at ends | 11,684 lb · 5,300 kg |
| Rear PTO | 1000 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/4"- 20 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8560”
What transmission does an 8560 have?
Transmission specifications for the 8560 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated hydraulic and oil cooled multi disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated hydraulic wet disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydrostatic John Deere steering |
| Top speed | 21.7 mph · 35 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8560”
How much does an 8560 weigh?
An 8560 weighs 32,075 lb (14,549 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 32,075 lb · 14,549 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 133.9 in · 3,400 mm |
| Length | 286.1 in · 7,266 mm |
| Width | 139.8–150.6 in · 3,550–3,825 mm |
| Height | 137.0 in · 3,480 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.9 in · 353 mm |
| Front track | 73.7–84.3 in · 1,871–2,142 mm |
| Rear track | 121.3–132.0 in · 3,081–3,352 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8560”
What oil does an 8560 take, and how much?
An 8560 engine takes 24.3 qt (23.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 24.3 qt · 23.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8560” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 39.9 qt · 37.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8560” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 147.9 qt · 140.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8560” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 58.0 qt · 54.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8560” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8560?
Within 10% of its 232 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-IH 9230231.7 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1995Side by side with the 8560 →
- Ford 846229.9 hp engine, claimed · 1988–1993Side by side with the 8560 →
- International Harvester 7388229.9 hp engine, claimed · 1981Side by side with the 8560 →
- Case-IH 9330236.7 hp engine, claimed · 1995–2000Side by side with the 8560 →
- New Holland 9184236.7 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2001Side by side with the 8560 →
- Fiat 44-23227.0 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1982Side by side with the 8560 →
Common questions about the John Deere 8560
Is an 8560 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 8560 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8560 have?
An 8560 has a 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/4"- 20 teilig shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8560”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 8560 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-53167 · revision 875196. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document