The New Holland 8560 tractor PTO horsepower is 130 hp | 96.9 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 120 hp | 89.5 kW.
PTO HP130 hp | 96.9 kW
Drawbar HP120 hp | 89.5 kW
Displacement456 ci | 7.5 L
New Holland 8560 Horsepower Specs
PTO horsepower claimed
130 hp | 96.9 kW
PTO horsepower tested
143 hp | 106.6 kW
Drawbar horsepower tested
120 hp | 89.5 kW
New Holland 8560 Useful Horsepower Calculations
Drawbar-to-PTO power ratio
92.3% drawbar hp vs PTO hp
Engine size per PTO horsepower
3.5 ci per PTO hp
PTO horsepower per liter
17.3 PTO hp per L
Fuel tank per PTO horsepower
0.7 gal per PTO hp
Rated speed per PTO horsepower
17.7 rpm per PTO hp
New Holland 8560 Engine Specs
Engine type
turbocharged diesel
Displacement
456 ci | 7.5 L
Bore and stroke
4.5×5.0 inches | 114 x 127 mm
Compression
17.5:1
Rated RPM
2300
Torque RPM
1600
New Holland 8560 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Fuel capacity
85 gal | 321.7 L
Starter volts
12
Starter power
4.9 hp | 3.7 kW
Battery volts
12
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Idle RPM
700-2530
Operating RPM
1500-2300
Intake valve clearance
0.016 inches (cold) | 0.406 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.018 inches (cold) | 0.457 mm
New Holland 8560 Horsepower Comparison Charts
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
130 hp
Average
175 hp
Low
100 hp
High
320 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
120 hp
Average
150 hp
Low
85 hp
High
280 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
456 ci
Average
520 ci
Low
360 ci
High
750 ci
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,300 rpm
Average
2,100 rpm
Low
1,600 rpm
High
2,500 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
3.5 ci/hp
Average
3.3 ci/hp
Low
2 ci/hp
High
5.2 ci/hp
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
New Holland 8560 Horsepower FAQ
How much PTO horsepower does the New Holland 8560 have?
The listed PTO output is 130 hp, below the 175 hp benchmark average. For real use, size PTO implements below or near 130 hp rather than using a bigger engine-horsepower number.
How much drawbar horsepower does the New Holland 8560 have?
The listed drawbar output is 120 hp, below the 150 hp benchmark average. For pulling work, the safer assumption is about 120 hp at the drawbar before soil, ballast and tire limits are considered.
Is the New Holland 8560 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 92.3% of PTO output, comparing 120 drawbar hp with 130 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the New Holland 8560 engine?
The engine displacement is 456 ci, below the 520 ci benchmark average. Smaller displacement usually means less engine size behind each horsepower number.
Is the New Holland 8560 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 3.5 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 456 ci and 130 PTO hp. That is close to the normal benchmark for this category.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the New Holland 8560 make?
The output density is about 17.3 PTO hp per liter, using 130 PTO hp and 7.5 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
What rpm is the New Holland 8560 rated at?
The rated speed is 2,300 rpm, close to the 2,100 rpm benchmark average. The 2,300 rpm figure is around normal for this class.
Official information note
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official newholland.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
