Tractor · 1990Unverified
Ford-New Holland 8530
Ford-New Holland 8530 — Row-Crop tractor · 106 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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Overview
ManufacturerFord-New HollandReference
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-New Holland 8530 attachments
front-end loaderReference
Electrical
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps90Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Ford-New Holland 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.