Ford 8530 Row-Crop tractor Specs & Features

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Ford 8530 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

Ford 8530 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1990 – 1993.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 8530 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Ford 8530 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Ford
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Antwerp, Belgium
Original price:	$46,000 (1993)

Ford 8530 Power

Engine:
Drawbar (claimed):	92 hp 68.6 kW
PTO (claimed):	105 hp 78.3 kW
Drawbar (tested):	92.62 hp 69.1 kW
PTO (tested):	105.74 hp 78.9 kW

Ford 8530 Electrical

Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	90
Battery volts:	12

Ford 8530 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

4×4 MFWD 4WD

Steering:

hydrostatic power

Brakes:

Power disc

Cab:

optional cab with heat and A/C

Transmissions:

16-speed

8-speed

Capacity

Fuel:	33 gal 124.9 L
	24.5 gal 92.7 L (auxiliary tank)
Steering:	2 qts 1.9 L

Hydraulics

Type:	open center gear pump, dual pumps optional
Pressure:	2500 psi 172.4 bar
Pump flow:	20.9 gpm 79.1 lpm
	29.6 gpm 112.0 lpm (dual pumps)
SCV flow:	17.6 gpm 66.6 lpm
	19.0 gpm 71.9 lpm (dual pumps)
Steering cap.:	2 qts 1.9 L
Steering press.:	2025 psi 139.6 bar

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	2
Control:	position and draft control

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540/1000

Ford 8530 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Ford
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	401 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.40×4.40 inches 112 x 112 mm
Compression:	16.3:1
Rated RPM:	2300
Firing order:	1-5-3-6-2-4
Coolant capacity:	21.2 qts 20.1 L
	22.4 qts 21.2 L (with heater)
Intake valve clearance:	0.014-0.016 inches 0.356 mm (cold)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.017-0.019 inches 0.432 mm (cold)

Ford 8530 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Transmission:	Dual Power – constant mesh
Gears:	16 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity:	80 qts 75.7 L (2WD)
	85.5 qts 80.9 L (4WD)
The Dual Power transmission provides a `Powerdrive` low range to the basic constant mesh transmission. A foot switch next to the clutch is used to engage and disengage the mode, and may be switched while the tractor is in motion. A “rabbit” or “turtle” display light on the instrument panel indicates which mode the transmission is selected.

Ford 8530 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	105 inches 266 cm
Length:	172 inches 436 cm
Width:	82 inches 208 cm
Ground clearance:	16.4 inches 41 cm

Ford 8530 Weight
	11,395 lbs 5168 kg (2WD)
	11,995 lbs 5440 kg (2WD cab)
	12,600 lbs 5715 kg (4WD)
	13,200 lbs 5987 kg (4WD cab)
	13,920 lbs 6314 kg (4WD cab Powershift)

Ford 8530 Height
ROPS:	115 inches 292 cm
Cab:	113.8 inches 289 cm
Exhaust:	123.5 inches 313 cm

Ford 8530 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1514

Nebraska Tractor Test 1514
Diesel 16-speed 2WD April 26 – May 16, 1984 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1514 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	105.74 hp 78.9 kW
Fuel use:	7.1 gal/hour 26.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	96.83 hp 72.2 kW
Fuel use:	6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	92.62 hp 69.1 kW
Fuel use:	7.0 gal/hour 26.5 l/hour
Gear 5L used for power test.
Max pull:	12,249 lbs 5556 kg
Gear 2L used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Ford 8530 a good tractor?

The Ford 8530 is one of the great tractors in the Ford stable, and it has earned Ford a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Ford 8530 take?

Check out the Ford 8530 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Ford made the 8530?

The Ford 8530 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1990 – 1993