John DeereModel A
John Deere 8560
Utility
- power
- 235 hp
- displacement
- 466 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 8560 vs Versatile 846
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VersatileModel B
Versatile 846
Utility
- power
- 230 hp
- displacement
- 611 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
John DeereJohn Deere 8560
vs
VersatileVersatile 846
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 8560 higher · +5 hp (+2%)8560235 hp
846230 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
8560 is in the 95th percentile; 846 is in the 95th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 846 higher · +145 ci (+31%)8560466 ci
846611 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
8560 is in the 93rd percentile; 846 is in the 95th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied85606
8466
Median Utility Tractor4
8560 is in the 93rd percentile; 846 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8560 higher · +12 (+100%)856024
84612
Median Utility Tractor12
8560 is in the 92nd percentile; 846 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
8560 (A)846 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8560 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Versatile | — |
| Model | 8560 | 846 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8560 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Cummins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | L10 | — |
| Power Output | 235hp | 230hp | ▲ 8560+5 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 466ci | 611ci | ▲ 846+145 ci · +31% |
| Bore | 4.6in | 4.9in | ▲ 846+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 4.8in | 5.4in | ▲ 846+0.6 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8560 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized (John Deere Syncro) / Partial power shift (John Deere PowrSync) | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8560 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 269in | 260in | ▲ 8560+9 in · +3% |
| Height | Not recorded | 131in | — |
| Operating Weight | 32,075lb | 23,000lb | ▲ 8560+9,075 lb · +39% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8560 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-center pressure compensated | Closed center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Articulated power | Articulated power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 8560 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8560 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | III | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 9,260lb | 21,700lb | ▲ 846+12,440 lb · +134% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8560 | Versatile 846 | 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 | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8560 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 8560 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 14.5gal | 13.8gal | ▲ 8560+0.7 gal · +5% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8560 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sound-Gard Cab | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 95th percentile (235 hp)B · 95th percentile (230 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 93rd percentile (466 ci)B · 95th percentile (611 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 92nd percentile (24)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 98th percentile (32,075 lb)B · 95th percentile (23,000 lb)
A · 8560B · 846Median Utility Tractor