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New Holland 8560 Specs ( 1996-1999 )

Name: New Holland 8560
Brand: New Holland

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Nebraska Test #OECD 1727

New Holland 8560

Max Drawbar HP 129.7 hp

Max Pull 13,050 lbs

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Overview

The New Holland 8560 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in England from 1996 to 1999. It is powered by a 7.5L six-cylinder turbocharged Genesis diesel engine and features either a 17-speed or 18-speed Range Command partial power shift transmission. The machine is configured with a Category II/III rear hitch and a closed-center load sensing hydraulic system.

Ideal Applications

Tested PTO and Engine Performance: Nebraska Tractor Test data recorded a maximum PTO performance of 149.4 hp and a drawbar output of 129.7 hp from the 456 ci turbocharged diesel engine.

Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications: The tractor is equipped with a 26 gpm main hydraulic pump and a rear lift capacity of 12,000 lbs at the 24-inch mark.

Transmission and Chassis Weight: The Range Command partial power shift transmission is paired with a chassis that has a base shipping weight of 12,386 lbs and a maximum listed capacity of 20,945 lbs.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in England
Manufacturer	New Holland
Original price	$73,000 (1999)

Engine

Engine type	New Holland 7.5L 6-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke	4.5x5.0 inches (114 x 127 mm)
Compression	17.5:1
Coolant capacity	27.5 qts (26.0 L)
Description	New Holland Genesis / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	456 ci (7.5 L)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.018 inches (cold) (0.457 mm)
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Idle RPM	700-2530
Intake valve clearance	0.016 inches (cold) (0.406 mm)
Operating RPM	1500-2300
Rated RPM	2300
Starter power	4.9 hp (3.7 kW)
Starter volts	12
Torque RPM	1600
Oil capacity	20.8 qts (19.7 L)
Drawbar (tested)	120 hp (89.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)	130 hp (96.9 kW)
PTO (tested)	143 hp (106.6 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	wet disc / wet disc
Gears	17 forward and 6 reverse / 18 forward and 6 reverse
Oil capacity	105.6 qts (99.9 L) / 105.6 qts (99.9 L)
Transmission	Range Command / Range Command
Type	partial power shift / partial power shift
Transmission type	17-speed partial power shift / 18-speed partial power shift
Transmission type	17-speed partial power shift / 18-speed partial power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard.
Description	Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock	Rear or front and rear (4WD) with push-button operation. Manual and automatic modes. (2WD)
Drive	4x2 2WD
Steering	hydrostatic power

Capacity

Front diff.	3.7 qts (3.5 L)
Front hubs	2.3 qts (each) (2.2 L)
Fuel	85 gal (321.7 L)
Hydraulic system	26.4 gal (99.9 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	26.4 gal (99.9 L)
Pressure	2755 psi (190.0 bar)
Pump flow	26 gpm (98.4 lpm)
Steering flow	16.4 gpm (62.1 lpm)
Steering press.	2465 psi (170.0 bar)
Type	closed center load sensing
Valves	2 to 4

Hitch

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	12,000 lbs (5443 kg)
Rear Type	II/III

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery CCA	900
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	70
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (drawbar)	15 inches (38 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	23.1 inches (2WD) (58 cm)
Front tread	60.7 to 86.1 inches (2WD) (154 to 218 cm) / 60.0 to 88.0 inches (4WD) (152 to 223 cm)
Length	180 inches (2WD) (457 cm)
Rear tread	60.2 to 87.9 inches (manual) (152 to 223 cm) / 59.8 to 90.6 inches (power) (151 to 230 cm) / 60.2 to 120 inches (duals) (152 to 304 cm)
Wheelbase	108.3 inches (2WD) (275 cm)
Width	84 inches (min) (213 cm)
Front tire	11.00-16
Rear tire	18.4R38 (2WD)
Weight	12386 to 13596 pounds
Wheelbase	108.3 inches (2WD) (275 cm)
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4R38 (2WD)

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Description	Diesel 18-speed 4WD1996 / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Max power	143 hp (106.6 kW) / 120 hp (89.5 kW)

New Holland 8560 Height

Cab	111.5 inches (283 cm)
Exhaust	119.5 inches (2WD) (303 cm)

New Holland 8560 Weight

Max capacity	20,945 lbs (9500 kg)
Max front axle	7,935 lbs (2WD) (3599 kg)
Max rear axle	16,535 lbs (7500 kg)
Shipping	12,386 lbs (2WD) (5618 kg)

References

Description	60 Series Gemini 90 to 130 PTO hp Tractors published in 1996, by New Holland / Operator's Manual Tractors 8160, 8260, 8360 and 8560 (42816040) published in 1995 / North American Buyer's Guide published in 1997, by New Holland

Variants

M160	similar Fiat model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #OECD 1727

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Test Date: November 1996-March 1997

Location: Silsoe Research Institute, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedford, United Kingdom MK45 4HS

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

143.60 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

146.70 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	480 lb-ft (652 Nm)
Torque Rise	46.6%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM
Rated Engine Speed	143.60	107.10	2300

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
143.60	2300	9.08	0.44	N/A	N/A
128.10	2414	8.58	0.47	N/A	N/A
96.40	2425	6.85	0.50	N/A	N/A
64.50	2441	5.33	0.58	N/A	N/A
32.60	2460	3.88	0.83	N/A	N/A
0.00	2491	2.57	N/A	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Disengaged

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	kg/kW·hr	Barom Inch	Condition	Kw H L	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
121.60	90.70	4,485	20.00	10.17	16.37	2304	3.00	13.53	0.52	0.32	30.20	Maximum Power - 14th (2C) Gear	2.67	39	189
95.50	71.20	3,335	14.80	10.74	17.28	2418	2.40	11.07	0.63	0.39	30.20	75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 14th (2C) Gear	2.18	39	189
65.60	48.90	2,260	10.00	10.89	17.53	2436	1.70	10.05	0.70	0.42	30.20	50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 14th (2C) Gear	1.98	39	189
94.80	70.70	3,325	14.80	10.69	17.21	2005	2.40	14.16	0.49	0.30	30.20	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 15th (3C) Gear	2.79	39	187
64.70	48.20	2,230	9.90	10.88	17.51	2025	1.60	12.19	0.57	0.35	30.20	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 15th (3C) Gear	2.40	39	187

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	Cool °F	Cool °C	Barometer Inch Hg	Barometer Kpa	Condition	Fuel Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Kw H L	Temp Air Dry C	Temp Air Dry F
120.00	89.50	10,860	48.30	4.14	6.67	2300	7.60	13.40	189	87	29.60	100.40	Maximum Power - 9th (3B) Gear	0.32	0.52	2.64	4	39
96.40	71.90	8,085	36.00	4.47	7.20	2416	5.00	13.72	189	87	29.60	100.40	75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 9th (3B) Gear	0.31	0.51	2.70	4	39
65.40	48.80	5,345	23.80	4.59	7.39	2436	3.30	10.16	189	87	29.60	100.40	50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 9th (3B) Gear	0.42	0.69	2.00	4	39
95.30	71.10	7,995	35.60	4.47	7.20	2005	4.80	14.51	187	86	29.60	100.20	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 10th (4B) Gear	0.29	0.48	2.86	4	39
65.60	48.90	5,365	23.90	4.59	7.38	2025	3.30	16.14	185	85	29.60	100.20	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 10th (4B) Gear	0.26	0.43	3.18	4	39

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted) Front Drive Disengaged

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	kg/kW·hr	Barom Inch	Kw H L	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
6th (1B)	77.80	58.00	10,295	45.80	2.83	4.56	2422	12.20	11.42	0.61	0.37	30.10	2.25	41	189
7th (6A)	84.50	63.00	10,245	45.60	3.09	4.98	2415	11.20	11.22	0.62	0.38	30.10	2.21	43	189
8th (2B)	92.90	69.30	9,910	44.10	3.52	5.66	2415	9.20	12.69	0.55	0.34	30.10	2.50	41	189
9th (3B)	109.80	81.90	10,010	44.50	4.11	6.62	2397	10.90	12.46	0.56	0.34	30.10	2.46	43	190
10th (4B)	119.10	88.80	9,645	42.90	4.63	7.45	2174	8.00	13.68	0.51	0.31	30.10	2.69	45	189
11th (5B)	122.30	91.20	9,015	40.10	5.09	8.19	1972	7.40	14.47	0.48	0.29	30.20	2.85	36	189
12th (6B)	123.50	92.10	7,380	32.80	6.28	10.10	1976	5.10	14.62	0.48	0.29	30.20	2.88	36	189
13th (1C)	129.40	96.50	6,800	30.20	7.14	11.49	1976	4.50	14.77	0.47	0.29	30.20	2.91	37	189
14th (2C)	129.70	96.70	5,630	25.00	8.64	13.91	1972	3.60	15.19	0.46	0.28	30.20	2.99	39	189
15th (3C)	126.70	94.50	4,530	20.10	10.48	16.87	1982	3.10	14.87	0.47	0.29	30.20	2.93	39	189

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	kg/kW·hr	Barom Inch	Kw H L	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
5th (5A)	85.30	63.60	13,050	58.00	2.45	3.94	2409	15.10	11.52	0.61	0.37	29.60	2.27	39	189
6th (1B)	93.50	69.70	12,610	56.10	2.78	4.47	2413	13.50	11.22	0.62	0.38	29.60	2.21	41	189
7th (6A)	103.10	76.90	12,725	56.60	3.04	4.89	2378	12.00	12.03	0.58	0.35	29.90	2.37	45	190
8th (2B)	110.80	82.60	11,870	52.80	3.50	5.63	2397	10.00	12.33	0.57	0.35	29.60	2.43	41	189
9th (3B)	120.30	89.70	11,510	51.20	3.92	6.31	2206	8.80	13.45	0.52	0.32	29.60	2.65	39	189
10th (4B)	123.30	91.90	10,855	48.30	4.26	6.85	1961	7.30	14.57	0.48	0.29	29.60	2.87	39	187
11th (5B)	125.70	93.70	8,965	39.90	5.76	8.46	1973	5.50	14.92	0.47	0.28	29.60	2.94	43	187
12th (6B)	123.10	91.80	7,220	32.10	6.39	10.29	1977	4.80	14.62	0.48	0.29	29.60	2.88	41	189
13th (1C)	128.70	96.00	6,675	29.70	7.23	11.64	1970	4.00	15.28	0.46	0.28	29.60	3.01	41	189
14th (2C)	125.70	93.70	5,375	23.90	8.77	14.11	1972	3.30	15.07	0.47	0.28	29.60	2.97	41	187
15th (3C)	122.80	91.60	4,350	19.30	10.59	17.04	1973	2.90	14.87	0.47	0.29	29.60	2.93	41	187

Engine

Make	New Holland Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger
Displacement	456 cu in (7480 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.5 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Exhaust	vertical
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator controlled powershift
Speeds	18 forward (21.80 mph max)
Wheelbase	107.20 in (2723 mm)
Front Tread Width	64.6 to 93.9 in
Rear Tread Width	64.2 to 87.9 in
Brakes	single wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals which can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	5,674 kg

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Sound Levels

Bystander	84.00 dB(A)
Maximum Sound Level In 5th 5a Gear Disengaged	76.00 dB(A)
Maximum Sound Level In 5th 5a Gear Engaged	76.00 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 18.4R38; **; 15 (103) psi (kPa)
Front Tires	Two 14.9R28; **; 17 (117) psi (kPa)
Height of Drawbar	17.7 in (450 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	7,610 lbs
Front	5,065 lbs
Total	12,675 lbs

New Holland 8560 Specs ( 1996-1999 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

Nebraska Tractor Test 253

New Holland 8560 Height

New Holland 8560 Weight

References

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Disengaged

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted) Front Drive Disengaged

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

Hydraulic Performance

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks