Head to head · Utility

John Deere 8020 vs John Deere 8560

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 8020

Utility

power
215 hp
displacement
425 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full 8020 specs
John Deere 8560 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8560

Utility

power
235 hp
displacement
466 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full 8560 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,659–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8560 higher · +20 hp (+9%)
8020215 hp
8560235 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8020 is in the 95th percentile; 8560 is in the 95th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8560 higher · +41 ci (+10%)
8020425 ci
8560466 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8020 is in the 92nd percentile; 8560 is in the 93rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
80206
85606
Median Utility Tractor4

8020 is in the 93rd percentile; 8560 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8560 higher · +16 (+200%)
80208
856024
Median Utility Tractor12

8020 is in the 23rd percentile; 8560 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

8020 (A)8560 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8020John Deere 8560Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model80208560—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8020John Deere 8560Difference
ManufacturerDetroit DieselJohn Deere—
Model671ENot recorded—
Power Output215hp235hp▲ 8560+20 hp · +9%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement425ci466ci▲ 8560+41 ci · +10%
Bore4.3in4.6in▲ 8560+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5in4.8in▲ 8020+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8020John Deere 8560Difference
TypeGearPartially synchronized (John Deere Syncro) / Partial power shift (John Deere PowrSync)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8020John Deere 8560Difference
Length238in269in▲ 8560+31 in · +13%
Width96inNot recorded—
Height99inNot recorded—
Operating Weight19,700lb32,075lb▲ 8560+12,375 lb · +63%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8020John Deere 8560Difference
System TypeNot recordedClosed-center pressure compensated—
Steering TypeArticulated powerArticulated powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8020John Deere 8560Difference
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8020John Deere 8560Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded9,260lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8020John Deere 8560Difference
Chassis Type4x4 4WD4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeArticulated powerArticulated powerSame
Brake TypePneumatic drumHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8020John Deere 8560Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8020John Deere 8560Difference
Coolant12gal14.5gal▲ 8560+2.5 gal · +21%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8020John Deere 8560Difference
TypeOpen operator stationSound-Gard Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 95th percentile (215 hp)B · 95th percentile (235 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 92nd percentile (425 ci)B · 93rd percentile (466 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 95th percentile (19,700 lb)B · 98th percentile (32,075 lb)
A · 8020B · 8560Median Utility Tractor
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