John Deere 5520 vs Mahindra 8560

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 5 measurable specs, the John Deere 5520 leads 3 categories to 2. Machine pages: John Deere 5520 and Mahindra 8560.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 5520	Mahindra 8560
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 89 hp	83 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 75 hp	70 hp
Weight (lb)	4,809 lb	▲ 7,297 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	3,093 lb	n/a
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	3,374 lb	▲ 3,850 lb
Lift Height (in)	127 in	n/a
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,484 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 22.5 gpm	22.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16.8 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 5520Mahindra 8560

Engine HPhp

▲89 hp

83 hp

PTO HPhp

▲75 hp

70 hp

Weightlb

4,809 lb

6,878 lb

▲7,297 lb

2WD4WD

Loader Liftlb

3,093 lb

n/a

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

3,374 lb

▲3,850 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere5520	Mahindra8560


Engine Manufacturer	John Deere	Mahindra
Engine Model	4045T	NE 479 TCI
Engine Type	4-cylinder turbocharged diesel	Four Stroke, Turbo Charged, Intercooled, Direct Injection, Water Cooled Diesel Engine
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	278 in³	203.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	89 hp	83 hp
PTO Power	75 hp	70 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 3
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry type with safety cartridge & dust unloader valve
Fuel System	Not Published	Rotary FIP with KSB Unit MICO (BOSCH)
Alternator	40 A	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Tandem gear pump	Independent fully 'live' hydraulic pump
Implement Flow	15.9 gpm	17 gpm
Steering Flow	6.6 gpm	5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	22.5 gpm (15.9 + 6.6, computed)	22.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Independent fully live hydraulic pump with Vary-Touch draft and position controls
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	15.9 gpm	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 to 3 rear	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	22 gal (straddle mount, early model); 25 gal (straddle mount, late model); 27 gal (IOOS or cab, small filler neck); 29.5 gal (IOOS or cab, large filler neck)	19.28 gal
Coolant Capacity	11.4 qt	2.58 gal
Crankcase Capacity	9 qt	9.48 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10 gal (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, dry clutch); 11.5 gal (PowrReverser, wet clutch)	8.59 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	5.2 qt (MFWD differential housing); 0.74 qt (each wheel hub); 6.6 qt (assembly)	1.79 gal

PTO Type	Fully independent 540 rpm PTO; shiftable 540/540E with SyncShuttle transmission; lever operated clutch	Rear independent PTO shaft
PTO Rear	540 rpm (at 2400 engine rpm); 540E (at 1700 engine rpm, SyncShuttle)	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I and II	Category II ball joints with adjustable outside lateral stabilizer
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	5500 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3374 lb	3850 lb
Lift Control Type	Top link draft sensing	Position and draft control

Transmission Type	CollarShift 9F/3R standard; SyncShuttle 9F/3R optional (also with shiftable 540/540E PTO); PowrReverser 12F/12R optional	Not Published
No. of Speeds	9 forward, 3 reverse (CollarShift and SyncShuttle); 12 forward, 12 reverse (PowrReverser)	12F / 12R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.8 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear C-3); 16.8 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4)	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	14.4 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear R-3); 19.5 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4 reverse)	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Dry Dual Clutch (normally disengaged PTO clutch)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Straddle mount, isolated open operator station (IOOS) or cab; 2WD or MFWD	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic (Power Steering)
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disk, self-adjusting, self-equalizing	Oil immersed, foot operated, independent with interlock for simultaneous operation; hand brake for parking
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Two-wheel drive or mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	2720 to 4700 lb (2WD, by front tire, no loader); 2760 to 4620 lb (MFWD, by front tire, without loader)	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1675 lb (drawbar fully extended); 2470 lb (short position)	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	151.5 in (straddle mount and IOOS, 2WD and MFWD); 145.5 in (cab 2WD); 148 in (cab MFWD)	162.04 in
Overall Width	74 in (straddle mount and IOOS, outside edge of tires); 77 in (cab, 60.4 in tread setting)	77.3 in
Wheelbase	86 in (straddle mount and IOOS); 85 in (cab 2WD); 86 in (cab MFWD)	2WD: 85.31 in; 4WD: 85.8 in
Ground Clearance	19 in (2WD); 18 in (MFWD) crop clearance, straddle mount and IOOS; 19 in (2WD cab); 15.75 in (MFWD cab)	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	154 in (2WD); 172 in (MFWD engaged); 155 in (MFWD disengaged)	2WD: 157 in; 4WD: 180 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97 in (straddle mount); 105 in (isolated open operator station)	2WD: 89.5 in; 4WD: 94.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.5 in (straddle mount); 86 in (isolated open operator station)	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	100 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	4809 lb (2WD straddle mount); 5849 lb (MFWD straddle mount); 5124 lb (2WD IOOS); 6164 lb (MFWD IOOS); 6224 lb (2WD cab); 7264 lb (MFWD cab)	2WD: 6878 lb; 4WD: 7297 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Front: 6.50-16, 7.50-16, 9.5L-15, 27/9.5-15, 11L-15 (2WD); 9.5-16, 8.3-24, 9.5-24, 12.5/80-18, 11.2-24 (MFWD). Rear: 14.9-28, 16.9-24, 16.9-28, 16.9-30	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	11.2-24 (MFWD)	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	16.9-30	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	541 (NSL and MSL); 520M (NSL and MSL); 521	Not Published
Loader Lift Height	541 NSL: 127 in; 541 MSL: 132 in; 520M NSL: 127 in; 520M MSL: 127 in; 521: 122 in	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	541 NSL: 3093 lb; 541 MSL: 3214 lb; 520M NSL: 3671 lb; 520M MSL: 2687 lb; 521: 2500 lb (to maximum height at pivot pin)	Not Published
Loader Breakout Force	541 NSL: 3484 lbf; 541 MSL: 4137 lbf; 520M NSL: 4504 lbf; 520M MSL: 4542 lbf; 521: 3485 lbf (at pivot pin)	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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John Deere 5520 vs Mahindra 8560: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 5520 or the Mahindra 8560?: The John Deere 5520 leads on engine hp at 89 hp hp, compared to 83 hp hp for the Mahindra 8560.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 5520 or the Mahindra 8560?: The John Deere 5520 leads on pto hp at 75 hp hp, compared to 70 hp hp for the Mahindra 8560.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 5520 or the Mahindra 8560?: The Mahindra 8560 leads on weight at 7,297 lb lb, compared to 4,809 lb lb for the John Deere 5520.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 5520 or the Mahindra 8560?: The Mahindra 8560 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,850 lb lb, compared to 3,374 lb lb for the John Deere 5520.

Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 5520	Mahindra 8560
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 89 hp	83 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 75 hp	70 hp
Weight (lb)	4,809 lb	▲ 7,297 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	3,093 lb	n/a
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	3,374 lb	▲ 3,850 lb
Lift Height (in)	127 in	n/a
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,484 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 22.5 gpm	22.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16.8 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 5520Mahindra 8560

Engine HPhp

▲89 hp

83 hp

PTO HPhp

▲75 hp

70 hp

Weightlb

4,809 lb

6,878 lb

▲7,297 lb

2WD4WD

Loader Liftlb

3,093 lb

n/a

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

3,374 lb

▲3,850 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere5520	Mahindra8560


Engine Manufacturer	John Deere	Mahindra
Engine Model	4045T	NE 479 TCI
Engine Type	4-cylinder turbocharged diesel	Four Stroke, Turbo Charged, Intercooled, Direct Injection, Water Cooled Diesel Engine
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	278 in³	203.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	89 hp	83 hp
PTO Power	75 hp	70 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 3
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry type with safety cartridge & dust unloader valve
Fuel System	Not Published	Rotary FIP with KSB Unit MICO (BOSCH)
Alternator	40 A	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Tandem gear pump	Independent fully 'live' hydraulic pump
Implement Flow	15.9 gpm	17 gpm
Steering Flow	6.6 gpm	5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	22.5 gpm (15.9 + 6.6, computed)	22.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Independent fully live hydraulic pump with Vary-Touch draft and position controls
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	15.9 gpm	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 to 3 rear	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	22 gal (straddle mount, early model); 25 gal (straddle mount, late model); 27 gal (IOOS or cab, small filler neck); 29.5 gal (IOOS or cab, large filler neck)	19.28 gal
Coolant Capacity	11.4 qt	2.58 gal
Crankcase Capacity	9 qt	9.48 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10 gal (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, dry clutch); 11.5 gal (PowrReverser, wet clutch)	8.59 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	5.2 qt (MFWD differential housing); 0.74 qt (each wheel hub); 6.6 qt (assembly)	1.79 gal

PTO Type	Fully independent 540 rpm PTO; shiftable 540/540E with SyncShuttle transmission; lever operated clutch	Rear independent PTO shaft
PTO Rear	540 rpm (at 2400 engine rpm); 540E (at 1700 engine rpm, SyncShuttle)	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I and II	Category II ball joints with adjustable outside lateral stabilizer
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	5500 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3374 lb	3850 lb
Lift Control Type	Top link draft sensing	Position and draft control

Transmission Type	CollarShift 9F/3R standard; SyncShuttle 9F/3R optional (also with shiftable 540/540E PTO); PowrReverser 12F/12R optional	Not Published
No. of Speeds	9 forward, 3 reverse (CollarShift and SyncShuttle); 12 forward, 12 reverse (PowrReverser)	12F / 12R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.8 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear C-3); 16.8 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4)	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	14.4 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear R-3); 19.5 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4 reverse)	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Dry Dual Clutch (normally disengaged PTO clutch)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Straddle mount, isolated open operator station (IOOS) or cab; 2WD or MFWD	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic (Power Steering)
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disk, self-adjusting, self-equalizing	Oil immersed, foot operated, independent with interlock for simultaneous operation; hand brake for parking
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Two-wheel drive or mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	2720 to 4700 lb (2WD, by front tire, no loader); 2760 to 4620 lb (MFWD, by front tire, without loader)	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1675 lb (drawbar fully extended); 2470 lb (short position)	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	151.5 in (straddle mount and IOOS, 2WD and MFWD); 145.5 in (cab 2WD); 148 in (cab MFWD)	162.04 in
Overall Width	74 in (straddle mount and IOOS, outside edge of tires); 77 in (cab, 60.4 in tread setting)	77.3 in
Wheelbase	86 in (straddle mount and IOOS); 85 in (cab 2WD); 86 in (cab MFWD)	2WD: 85.31 in; 4WD: 85.8 in
Ground Clearance	19 in (2WD); 18 in (MFWD) crop clearance, straddle mount and IOOS; 19 in (2WD cab); 15.75 in (MFWD cab)	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	154 in (2WD); 172 in (MFWD engaged); 155 in (MFWD disengaged)	2WD: 157 in; 4WD: 180 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97 in (straddle mount); 105 in (isolated open operator station)	2WD: 89.5 in; 4WD: 94.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.5 in (straddle mount); 86 in (isolated open operator station)	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	100 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	4809 lb (2WD straddle mount); 5849 lb (MFWD straddle mount); 5124 lb (2WD IOOS); 6164 lb (MFWD IOOS); 6224 lb (2WD cab); 7264 lb (MFWD cab)	2WD: 6878 lb; 4WD: 7297 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Front: 6.50-16, 7.50-16, 9.5L-15, 27/9.5-15, 11L-15 (2WD); 9.5-16, 8.3-24, 9.5-24, 12.5/80-18, 11.2-24 (MFWD). Rear: 14.9-28, 16.9-24, 16.9-28, 16.9-30	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	11.2-24 (MFWD)	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	16.9-30	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	541 (NSL and MSL); 520M (NSL and MSL); 521	Not Published
Loader Lift Height	541 NSL: 127 in; 541 MSL: 132 in; 520M NSL: 127 in; 520M MSL: 127 in; 521: 122 in	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	541 NSL: 3093 lb; 541 MSL: 3214 lb; 520M NSL: 3671 lb; 520M MSL: 2687 lb; 521: 2500 lb (to maximum height at pivot pin)	Not Published
Loader Breakout Force	541 NSL: 3484 lbf; 541 MSL: 4137 lbf; 520M NSL: 4504 lbf; 520M MSL: 4542 lbf; 521: 3485 lbf (at pivot pin)	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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John Deere 5520 vs Mahindra 8560: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 5520 or the Mahindra 8560?

The John Deere 5520 leads on engine hp at 89 hp hp, compared to 83 hp hp for the Mahindra 8560.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 5520 or the Mahindra 8560?

The John Deere 5520 leads on pto hp at 75 hp hp, compared to 70 hp hp for the Mahindra 8560.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 5520 or the Mahindra 8560?

The Mahindra 8560 leads on weight at 7,297 lb lb, compared to 4,809 lb lb for the John Deere 5520.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 5520 or the Mahindra 8560?

The Mahindra 8560 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,850 lb lb, compared to 3,374 lb lb for the John Deere 5520.

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