John DeereModel A
John Deere 6R 215
Utility
- power
- 212 hp
- displacement
- 415 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 6R 215 vs John Deere 8560
John DeereModel B
John Deere 8560
Utility
- power
- 235 hp
- displacement
- 466 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
John DeereJohn Deere 6R 215
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8560
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 8560 higher · +23 hp (+11%)6R 215212 hp
8560235 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
6R 215 is in the 95th percentile; 8560 is in the 95th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8560 higher · +51 ci (+12%)6R 215415 ci
8560466 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
6R 215 is in the 92nd percentile; 8560 is in the 93rd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied6R 2156
85606
Median Utility Tractor4
6R 215 is in the 93rd percentile; 8560 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Operating Weight
▲ 8560 higher · +13,336 lb (+71%)6R 21518,739 lb
856032,075 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
6R 215 is in the 95th percentile; 8560 is in the 98th · 5,107 models
6R 215 (A)8560 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 6R 215 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 6R 215 | 8560 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 6R 215 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | PowerTech PVS | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 212hp | 235hp | ▲ 8560+23 hp · +11% |
| Rated RPM | 1,600RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 8560+500 RPM · +31% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 415ci | 466ci | ▲ 8560+51 ci · +12% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.6in | ▲ 8560+0.4 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.8in | ▲ 6R 215+0.2 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 6R 215 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Partially synchronized (John Deere Syncro) / Partial power shift (John Deere PowrSync) | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 6R 215 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 269in | — |
| Operating Weight | 18,739lb | 32,075lb | ▲ 8560+13,336 lb · +71% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 6R 215 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-center PFC | Closed-center pressure compensated | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Articulated power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 6R 215 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 6R 215 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Type III/IIIN | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 9,260lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 6R 215 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 articulated 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Articulated power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 6R 215 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 6R 215 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 14.5gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 6R 215 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Sound-Gard Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 95th percentile (212 hp)B · 95th percentile (235 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 92nd percentile (415 ci)B · 93rd percentile (466 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 95th percentile (18,739 lb)B · 98th percentile (32,075 lb)
A · 6R 215B · 8560Median Utility Tractor