The Kubota M8560 is a 2WD or 4WD utility tractor from the M60 series. This tractor was manufactured by the Kubota from 2013 to 2016. The Kubota M8560 is equipped with a 3.8 L four-cylinder diesel engine and one of two transmissions: power shuttle transmission with multiple wet disks clutch and 8 forward and 8 reverse (four synchronized gears in two ranges Low/High) or 12 forward and 12 reverse gears (six synchronized gears in two ranges Low/High).
The Kubota M8560 utility tractor used the V3800 engine. It is a 3.8 L, 3,769 cm2, (230.0 cu·in) four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with 100.0 mm (3.94 in) of the cylinder bore and 120.0 mm (4.72 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 91.1 PS (67.0 kW; 89.8 HP) of gross output power for the ROPS version and 92.6 PS (68.1 KW; 91.3 HP) for the Cab version.
The Kubota M8560 is equipped with hydrostatic power steering, wet disc type brakes, two-post foldable ROPS or Ultra Grand Cab with air-conditioning and 90.0 liters (23.8 US gal.; 19.8 Imp. gal) fuel tank for ROPS version or 110.0 liters (29.0 US gal, 24.2 Imp. gal) for Cab version.
The Kubota M8560 utility tractor versions:
- M8560HF: 2WD ROPS with 8-speed transmission
- M8560HFC: 2WD Cab with 8-speed transmission
- M8560HD: 4WD ROPS with 8-speed transmission
- M8560HDC: 4WD Cab with 8-speed transmission
- M8560HD12: 4WD ROPS with 12-speed transmission
- M8560HDC12: 4WD Cab with 12-speed transmission
Kubota M8560 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Kubota M8560 |
| Length (4WD) | 3,955 mm (155.7 in) |
| Width | 1,975 mm (77.8 in) |
| Height | 2,560 mm (100.8 in) |
| Wheel base (4WD) | 2,250 mm (88.6 in) |
| Weight |
2WD with ROPS: 2,450 kg (5,400 lbs) 4WD with ROPS: 2,640 kg (5,820 lbs) 2WD with Cab: 2,840 kg (6,260 lbs) 4WD with Cab: 3,030 kg (6,680 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity |
ROPS: 90.0 liters (23.8 US gal.; 19.8 Imp. gal) Cab: 110.0 liters (29.0 US gal, 24.2 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V, CCA: 900A |
| Cabin type | Two-post foldable ROPS or Ultra Grand Cab with air-conditioning |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Kubota V3800 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 3.8 L, 3,769 cm2, (230 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 100.0 mm X 120.0 mm (3.94 in X 4.72 in) |
| Horsepower |
ROPS: 91.1 PS (67.0 kW; 89.8 HP) at 2,400 rpm Cab: 92.6 PS (68.1 KW; 91.3 HP) ar 2,600 rpm |
| Torque | 310.5 N·m (31.7 kg·m, 228.8 ft·lb) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 10.7 L (11.3 US. qt, 9.4 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 9.0 L (9.5 US. qt, 7.9 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Steering type | Hydrostatic power |
| Brakes | Wet disc type |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Power shuttle with multiple wet disks clutch |
| Gears | 8 forward and 8 reverse |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Power shuttle with multiple wet disks clutch |
| Gears | 12 forward and 12 reverse |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 360/70R24 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 480/70R24 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Caterogy | II |
| Control type | Position control and top-link draft sensing |
| Lift capacity (at 610 mm /24 in) |
2,100 kg (4,631 lbs) 3,300 kg (7,275 lbs) – option |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Independent with electro-hydraulic clutch |
| Rear PTO spped | 540, 540/540E, 540/1,000 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Open center |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
| Pump flow |
ROPS: 15.9 gpm (60.2 lpm) Cab: 17.0 gpm (64.4 lpm) |