John Deere 530 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications
John Deere 530 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1958 – 1960.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 530 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
John Deere 530 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
| Total built | 9,800 |
| Original price was $2,400 in 1960 | |
| Engine: | 33.30 hp 24.8 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 37.52 hp 28.0 kW |
John Deere 530 Electrical
| Ground | positive |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery volts | 6 |
John Deere 530 Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
| Open operator station |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | II OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
Title serial numbers
| 1958 | 5300000 |
| 1959 | 5301671 |
| 1960 | 5307749 |
| Last | 5309814 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my John Deere 530? Serial Number Decoder
The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.
The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.
John Deere 530 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| John Deere 3029DAT01 | |
| 3-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 179 ci 2.9 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 4.19×4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm |
| Rated Power (ECE R24): | 55 hp 41.0 kW |
| Compression: | 17.8:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 2400 |
| Idle RPM: | 800-2600 |
| Operating RPM: | 1400-2400 |
| Torque: | 140.9 lb-ft 191.1 Nm |
| Torque RPM: | 1400 |
| Firing order: | 1-2-3 |
| Starter: | electric |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Starter power: | 3.4 hp 2.5 kW |
| Oil capacity: | 6.3 qts 6.0 L |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Type: | partially synchronized |
| Gears: | 12 forward and reverse |
| Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A, B, C) with reverse lever. Gear shifts are synchronized, using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range or direction. | |
John Deere 530 Dimensions
| Wheelbase: | 82.7 inches 210 cm |
| Length: | 132 inches 335 cm |
| Height (cab): | 94.5 inches 240 cm |
| Weight: | 5710 lbs 2590 kg |
John Deere 530 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 590 | |
| LP gas 6-speed 2WD September 5 – 11, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 590 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 37.24 hp 27.8 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.9 gal/hour 14.8 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 33.30 hp 24.8 kW |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 4,659 lbs 2113 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 592 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 592 | |
| Tractor fuel 6-speed 2WD September 13 – 17, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 592 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 25.41 hp 18.9 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 23.98 hp 17.9 kW |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 4,660 lbs 2113 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 597 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 597 | |
| Gasoline 6-speed 2WD October 61956, – October 10, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 597 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 37.52 hp 28.0 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 33.27 hp 24.8 kW |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 4,723 lbs 2142 kg |
| Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is John Deere 530 a good tractor?
The John Deere 530 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a John Deere 530 take?
Check out the John Deere 530 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 John Deere made the 530?
The John Deere 530 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1958 – 1960
How much does a John Deere 530 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the John Deere 530 weight ranges from 4,960 lbs
2249 kg .
How much can a John Deere 530 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the John Deere 530 tractors starts at 4,659 lbs
2113 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.