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Tractor · 1990Unverified

Ford 8530

Name: Ford 8530
Brand: Ford

Ford 8530 — Row-Crop tractor · 106 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 8530 is a tractor with a power rating of approximately 106 hp, placing it in the mid-range of its class. It was manufactured between 1990 and 1993. The tractor is equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a powershift transmission and four-wheel drive. Its operating weight ranges from 11395 to 13920 pounds.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

106 hp

Max power

69.1 kW

Weight

11395 to 13920 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

89 rows

Recorded power

106 hp

Transmissions

16-speed

Production years

1990-1993

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Antwerp, BelgiumReference

Original price was $46,000 in 1993Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Power steeringReference

Power disc brakesReference

optional cab with heat and A/CReference

Engine

Ford 6.6L 6-cyl dieselReference

Drawbar (claimed)68.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)69.1 kWReference

FordReference

dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference

Compression16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM2300Reference

Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Coolant capacity20.1 LReference

Coolant capacity21.2 LReference

Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.432 mmReference

Oil capacity18.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed78.9 kWReference

Max power69.1 kWReference

Transmission

16-speedReference

8-speedReference

TransmissionDual Power - constant meshReference

Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil capacity75.7 LReference

Oil capacity80.9 LReference

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.Reference

TransmissionConstant meshReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil capacity68.9 LReference

Oil capacity82.6 LReference

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

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)78.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)78.9 kWReference

Typeopen center gear pump, dual pumps optionalReference

Pressure172.4 barReference

Pump flow79.1 lpmReference

Pump flow112.0 lpmReference

SCV flow66.6 lpmReference

SCV flow71.9 lpmReference

Steering cap.1.9 LReference

Steering press.139.6 barReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Controlposition and draft controlReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed72.2 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel124.9 LReference

Fuel92.7 LReference

Steering1.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase266 cmReference

Weight11395 to 13920 poundsReference

Front tire11.00-16Reference

Rear tire18.4/15-38Reference

Ag front11.00-16 (2WD)Reference

Ag front14.9/13-28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear18.4/15-38Reference

Length436 cmReference

Width208 cmReference

Ground clearance41 cmReference

5168 kgReference

5440 kgReference

5715 kgReference

5987 kgReference

6314 kgReference

Ford 8530 attachments

front-end loaderReference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps90Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Ford 8530 Height

ROPS292 cmReference

Cab289 cmReference

Exhaust313 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 16-speed 2WDApril 26 - May 16, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1514 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use26.9 l/hourReference

Fuel use23.5 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use26.5 l/hourReference

Gear 5L used for power test.Reference

Max pull5556 kgReference

Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

18.4/15-38 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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