John Deere

8560

Farm tractor · 1989–1993 · 235 hp

John Deere8560
EngineTransmissionHydraulicsHitchDimensionsWeightFuelSteeringCabCompatible ImplementsNebraska TestsMore John Deere

The John Deere 8560 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1989 to 1993. It features a 235 hp engine, and articulated power steering. The transmission is a partially synchronized type with 12 forward and 3 reverse.

Engine

Cylinders6
Coolingliquid-cooled
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged diesel
Displacement466 ci (7.6 L)
Bore4.56 in (116 mm)
Stroke4.75 in (121 mm)
Compression Ratio16
Power Gross235 hp (175.2 kW)
Power Rated235 hp (175.2 kW)
Power PTO92.31 hp (149.1 kW)
Power Drawbar180.74 hp (134.8 kW)
Power Belt210.25 hp (156.8 kW)
Air Cleanerdual paper elements
Starter Volts12
Coolant Capacity58 qts (54.9 L)
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Rated2,100 RPM
Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4

Transmission

Transmission Typepartially synchronized
Transmission ModelJohn Deere Syncro
Gears12 forward and 3 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Available Options12-speed partially synchronized, 24-speed partial power shift

Hydraulics

Typeclosed-center pressure compensated
Pump Flow44.8 gpm (169.6 lpm)
Scv Flow33.3 gpm (126 lpm)
System Capacity37 gal (140 L)

Hitch

Rear TypeIII
Rear Lift14,983 lbs (6,796 kg)

Dimensions

Length268.9 in (683 cm)
Wheelbase133.9 in (340 cm)

Weight

Operating32,075 lbs (14,549 kg)

Fuel

Capacity220 gal (832.7 L)

Steering

Typearticulated power

Cab

CabSound-Gard standard

Compatible Implements

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Bush Hog BH310 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"45 hp
Land Pride RCF2084Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Land Pride RCR1884Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Land Pride RCR2596 - 3 PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3096 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
BEFCO RHD-472Rotary Cutters72"50 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"55 hp
Land Pride RCFM3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 1Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCF2784 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCR2510 - 3 PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3672Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCFM3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
BEFCO RHD-484Rotary Cutters84"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3684 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"70 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 2Rotary Cutters84"70 hp
Land Pride RCPM2760Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride DB2660Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride DBM2660Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride RCP2760Rotary Cutters60"75 hp

Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.

These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.

Nebraska Tests

NTTLTest #1623
May, 1989

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
92.31HP
Sound
87dB(A)