The John Deere 8560 tractor has 235 hp engine horsepower and 235 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower235 hp
PTO horsepower235 hp
Drawbar horsepower180.7 hp
Rated RPM2,100 rpm
Operating weight30,270 lb
John Deere 8560 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
235 hp
PTO horsepower
235 hp
Drawbar horsepower
180.7 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,100 rpm
Engine displacement
7.6 L
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine model
a 7.6L turbocharged
Operating weight
30,270 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
235 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
235 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
180.7 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
30,270 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 8560 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere 8560, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating.
PTO note
Use the John Deere 8560’s 235 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 235 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 8560’s 180.7 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
At 30,270 lb and 235 hp, the John Deere 8560 works out to about 128.8 lb per engine horsepower, making it balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter.
Engine note
Engine details for the John Deere 8560 come together as engine model a 7.6L turbocharged, 7.6 L displacement, 6 cylinders, rated at 2,100 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 8560’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 2,100 rpm.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
