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John Deere 6530

John Deere 6530 · 120 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 6530 is a tractor with a rated power output of 120 hp, positioning it among the higher-powered machines in its class. Manufactured between 2006 and 2008, this model features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives the mechanical front-wheel drive via a powershift transmission. The listed weight of the John Deere 6530 is 5166 kg. It is suitable for applications involving approximately 200–800 acres.

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

Rated power
120 hp
Weight
5166 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
99 rows
Recorded power
120 hp
Recorded weight
5166 kg
Transmissions
12-speed synchronized
Production years
2006-2008
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Drive4x2 2WDReference
Drive4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Differential lockrear electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Two-post foldable Roll-Guard ROPS. Cab with air-conditioning optional.Reference

Engine

John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)89.5 kWReference
Engine (net)85.8 kWReference
Engine (max)94.0 kWReference
John Deere 6068 HL280Reference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinder 12-valveReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke106 x 127 mmReference
EmissionsTier IIIReference
Rated Power (net)85.8 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)89.5 kWReference
Maximum Power (net)90.2 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)94.0 kWReference
Fuel systemhigh-pressure common rail injectionReference
Cooling systemviscous fanReference
Air cleanerdry elementReference
Rated RPM2300Reference
Idle RPM850-2460Reference
Operating RPM1600-2300Reference
Torque485.4 NmReference
Torque RPM1600Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Starter power3.0 kWReference
Oil capacity19.5 LReference
Oil change500 hReference
Coolant capacity28.0 LReference
Coolant change3000 hReference
Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference

Transmission

12-speed synchronizedReference
16-speed power shuttleReference
16-speed partial power shiftReference
24-speed partial power shiftReference
TransmissionJohn Deere SyncroPlusReference
TypesynchronizedReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchdual 225mm wet disc PermaClutchReference
Oil capacity50.0 LReference
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse (R) in four ranges (A-D).Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere PowrReverserReference
Typepower shuttleReference
Gears16 forward and reverseReference
The PowrReverser transmission adds a left-hand shuttle lever to the SynchroPlus transmission. Reverse gear is replaced with a fourth gear in each range. Reverse speeds slightly higher than the matching forward speed.Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere PowrQuadReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand shuttle lever. Power shift between gears. Clutch must be used to shift between ranges. Reverse speeds are slightly higher than forward speeds. Optional creeper provides an additional 12 speeds in ranges A-C, from 0.26 kph to 1.5 kph. PowrQuad Plus provides push-button gear shifting on the range-shift lever.Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere PowrQuad PlusReference
Gears24 forward and reverseReference
Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-F) with left-hand shuttle lever. Power shift between gears. Clutch must be used to shift between ranges. Reverse speeds are slightly higher than forward speeds. Optional creeper provides an additional 12 speeds in ranges A-C, from 0.16 kph to 1.12 kph. PowrQuad Plus provides push-button gear shifting on the range-shift lever.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)76.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system50.0 LReference
Typeconstant flow load sensingReference
Capacity50.0 LReference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Pump flow81.0 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear TypeII/IIINReference
Controlload and depth control with electronic lower-link sensingReference
Rear lift5202 kgReference
Rear lift6014 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Clutchelectro-hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type540/540E/1000Reference
Engine RPM540@2143Reference
Engine RPM540E@1684Reference
Engine RPM1000@2208Reference
Front PTO Type1000Reference
Engine RPM1000@2185Reference

Capacities

Fuel207.0 LReference
Fuel249.8 LReference
Max capacity8500 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase264 cmReference
Weight5166 kgReference
Front tire420/70R28Reference
Rear tire18.4R38Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 420/70R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference
Length472 cmReference
Width231 cmReference
Height283 cmReference
Front tread148 to 204 cmReference
Front tread162 to 211 cmReference
Rear tread162 to 202 cmReference
Shipping5166 kgReference
Max rear axle6500 kgReference

6530 Serial Numbers

Location:Front-right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps90Reference
Optional Charging amps154Reference
Battery volts12Reference

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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