John DeereModel A
John Deere 8440
Utility
- power
- 215 hp
- displacement
- 466 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 8440 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 8440
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8560
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 8560 higher · +20 hp (+9%)8440215 hp
8560235 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
8440 is in the 95th percentile; 8560 is in the 95th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied8440466 ci
8560466 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
8440 is in the 93rd percentile; 8560 is in the 93rd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied84406
85606
Median Utility Tractor4
8440 is in the 93rd percentile; 8560 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8560 higher · +8 (+50%)844016
856024
Median Utility Tractor12
8440 is in the 73rd percentile; 8560 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models
8440 (A)8560 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8440 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 8440 | 8560 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8440 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Power Output | 215hp | 235hp | ▲ 8560+20 hp · +9% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 466ci | 466ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.6in | 4.6in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.8in | 4.8in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8440 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | partial power shift | Partially synchronized (John Deere Syncro) / Partial power shift (John Deere PowrSync) | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8440 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 224in | 269in | ▲ 8560+45 in · +20% |
| Height | 127in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 26,590lb | 32,075lb | ▲ 8560+5,485 lb · +21% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8440 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Closed-center pressure compensated | — |
| Steering Type | articulated power | Articulated power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 8440 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | 1,000rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8440 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | III | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 8,545lb | 9,260lb | ▲ 8560+715 lb · +8% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8440 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | articulated power | Articulated power | Same |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Hydraulic wet disc | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8440 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 8440 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 10gal | 14.5gal | ▲ 8560+4.5 gal · +45% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8440 | John Deere 8560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab (standard) | Sound-Gard Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 95th percentile (215 hp)B · 95th percentile (235 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 93rd percentile (466 ci)B · 93rd percentile (466 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 92nd percentile (24)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 96th percentile (26,590 lb)B · 98th percentile (32,075 lb)
A · 8440B · 8560Median Utility Tractor