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John Deere 8530

Name: John Deere 8530
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 8530 — Row-Crop tractor · 330 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 8530 is a tractor model with a rated output of 330 hp, categorising it as a high-powered machine in its class. Production of the 8530 occurred between 2006 and 2009. It features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, transmitting power through mechanical front-wheel drive. The 8530 has a listed weight of 12156 kg and is designed for use on areas of approximately 1,500+ acres.

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

Rated power

330 hp

Max power

233.2 kW

Weight

12156 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

81 rows

Recorded power

330 hp

Recorded weight

12156 kg

Transmissions

IVT available with 40 or 50 kph (25 or 31 mph) maximum speed. With maximum speed set to less than 2 kph the transmission automatically enters creeper mode.

Production years

2006-2009

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Drive4x4 Independent Link Suspension MFWD 4WD (ILS)Reference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

CommandView cab standard.Reference

Engine

John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)246.1 kWReference

Engine (max)268.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)179.2 kWReference

John Deere PowerTechReference

variable geometry turbocharger dieselReference

6-cylinder 24-valveReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement9.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke118 x 136 mmReference

Rated Power (gross)246.1 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)268.5 kWReference

Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference

Compression16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM2100Reference

Idle RPM900-2200Reference

Operating RPM1500-2100Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity27.9 LReference

Coolant capacity40.0 LReference

Max power233.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed207.0 kWReference

Max power179.2 kWReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)205.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)233.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system36.0 LReference

Hydraulic system54.9 LReference

Typeclosed center pressure-flow compensating PFCReference

Capacity36.0 LReference

Capacity54.9 LReference

Pressure206.2 barReference

Valves3 to 5Reference

Pump flow120.0 lpmReference

Total flow227.1 lpmReference

Rear TypeIVN/IIIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)8312 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type1000Reference

Rear PTO Type540/1000 (optional)Reference

Engine RPM540@1817Reference

Engine RPM1000@2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed225.5 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel681.3 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase302 cmReference

Weight12156 kgReference

Length556 cmReference

Height312 cmReference

Operating weight12156 kgReference

Ground clearance44 cmReference

8530 Serial Number Location

Rear of tractorReference

8530 Serial Numbers

20061001Reference

200710005Reference

200820007Reference

200940000Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps200Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA925Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel IVT 4WDOctober 5 - 25, 2006Link: OCED Tractor Test 1890 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use63.2 l/hourReference

Fuel use58.3 l/hourReference

Fuel use61.3 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use57.5 l/hourReference

Pull at 10 kphReference

Max pull11177 kgReference

Pull at 5.8 kphReference

Transmission

TransmissionJohn Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)Reference

Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference

IVT available with 40 or 50 kph (25 or 31 mph) maximum speed. With maximum speed set to less than 2 kph the transmission automatically enters creeper mode.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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