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John Deere 8560 Specs ( 1989-1993 )

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Description Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Drive type Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Manufacturer John Deere

Engine

Engine type John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke 4.5625x4.75 inches (116 x 121 mm)
Compression 16:1
Coolant capacity 58 qts (54.9 L)
Description John Deere / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 466 ci (7.6 L)
Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Power 235 hp (175.2 kW)
Rated RPM 2100
Starter volts 12
Drawbar (tested) 180.74 hp (134.8 kW)
PTO (claimed) 200 hp (149.1 kW)
PTO (tested) 210.25 hp (156.8 kW)

Transmission

Clutch hydraulic wet disc / hydraulic wet disc
Description Three speeds (1-3) in four ranges (A-D). Synchronized shifting between speeds. / 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.
Gears 12 forward and 3 reverse / 24 forward and 6 reverse
Transmission John Deere Syncro / John Deere PowrSync
Type partially synchronized / partial power shift
Transmission type 12-speed partially synchronized / 24-speed partial power shift
Transmission type 12-speed partially synchronized / 24-speed partial power shift

Mechanical

Cab Sound-Gard Cab standard.
Description Articulated power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Drive type Four-wheel drive

Capacity

Fuel 220 gal (832.7 L)
Hydraulic system 37 gal (140.0 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 37 gal (140.0 L)
Pump flow 44.8 gpm (169.6 lpm)
SCV flow 33.3 gpm (126.0 lpm)
Type closed-center pressure compensated

Hitch

Rear lift 14983 lbs (6796 kg)
Rear Type III

PTO

Rear PTO Type 1000

Electrical

Batteries 2
Battery CCA 925
Battery volts 12
Charging amps 120
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Length 268.9 inches (683 cm)
Operating weight 32075 lbs*Weight with 18.4R42 duals. (14549 kg)
Wheelbase 133.9 inches (340 cm)
Weight 32075 lbs (14549 kg)
Wheelbase 133.9 inches (340 cm)

8560 Serial Number Location

Description Data plate behind left-side step

8560 Serial Numbers

1989 1001
1990 1501
1991 2001
1992 2331
1993 3325
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

OCED Tractor Test 1623

Description Diesel PowrSync 4WDMay 1989 - 1989, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1623 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use 11.7 gal/hour (44.3 l/hour) / 11.8 gal/hour (44.7 l/hour) / 11.7 gal/hour (44.3 l/hour) / 11.8 gal/hour (44.7 l/hour)
Max power 210.25 hp (156.8 kW) / 180.74 hp (134.8 kW)
Max pull 32,166 lbs (14590 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 202.65 hp (151.1 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 210.12 hp (156.7 kW)

References

Description Big-Power Efficiency published in 1990, by John Deere / The 1991 Long Green Line Agricultural Equipment Review published by John Deere
Drive type 4-Wheel Drive Product Information Handbook published in 1989, by John Deere