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Ford 8000 vs Ford 8530
Verdict: Ford 8000 vs Ford 8530
The Ford 8000 and the Ford 8530 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 106 hp. Ford 8000 is the lighter machine (4,526 kg vs 11,395 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8530 is the newer design (1990 vs 1968). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
106 hp
106 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
The optional Dual Power transmission became available in 1969.Reference
Tranmission is operated with two levers and the clutch pedal. Left lever selects high, low, or the optional creeper range. Right lever selects one of four forward gears, or reverse. Tractor must be stopped to make gear or range changes.Reference
Differential lock
hydraulic rearReference
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Variants
8100
all-purposeReference
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8200
row-cropReference
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8400
industrial tractorReference
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Engine
Engine
86.1 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
69.1 kWReference
69.1 kWReference
Displacement
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power
86.1 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
16.5:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2300Reference
Torque
384.4 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
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Coolant capacity
17.0 LReference
21.2 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
0.432 mmReference
Oil capacity
11.4 LReference
82.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
78.8 kWReference
78.9 kWReference
Max power
69.1 kWReference
69.1 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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68.6 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual PowerReference
Constant meshReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
ESN-M2C77-AReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
78.3 kWReference
78.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
78.9 kWReference
78.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
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Type
two-speed power shiftReference
open center gear pump, dual pumps optionalReference
Capacity
37.9 LReference
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Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
45.4 lpmReference
112.0 lpmReference
Steering flow
15.9 lpmReference
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Steering press.
106.9 barReference
139.6 barReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1935Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
70.3 kWReference
72.2 kWReference
SCV flow
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71.9 lpmReference
Steering cap.
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1.9 LReference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Capacities
Fuel
162.8 LReference
92.7 LReference
Steering
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1.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
232 cmReference
266 cmReference
Weight
4526 kgReference
11395 to 13920 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
18.4/15-38Reference
Ag front
7.50-18Reference
14.9/13-28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
18.4/15-38Reference
Length
376 cmReference
436 cmReference
Width
215 cmReference
208 cmReference
Operating weight
4526 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
6804 kgReference
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Ground clearance
67 cmReference
41 cmReference
Rear axle
85 mmReference
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Ford 8000 attachments
8000 Serial Numbers
1968
C190200Reference
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1969
C226000Reference
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1970
C257600Reference
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1971
C292100Reference
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1972
C327200Reference
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Location:
Inside tool box cover and on top of rear axle, near top link mount.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55 (alt)Reference
90Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
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Attachment overview
Ford 8000 Height
Hood
187 cmReference
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Exhaust
269 cmReference
313 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
21.2 l/hourReference
26.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
5153 kgReference
5556 kgReference
Ford 8530 attachments
Ford 8530 Height
ROPS
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292 cmReference
Cab
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289 cmReference
Speeds
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.