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Ford 8530 Specs ( 1990-1993 )

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Production

Description Row-Crop tractor / Built in Antwerp, Belgium / Original price was $46,000 in 1993
Manufacturer Ford

Engine

Engine type Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke 4.40x4.40 inches (112 x 112 mm)
Compression 16.3:1
Coolant capacity 21.2 qts (20.1 L)
Description Ford / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 401 ci (6.6 L)
Exhaust valve clearance 0.017-0.019 inches (cold) (0.432 mm)
Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Intake valve clearance 0.014-0.016 inches (cold) (0.356 mm)
Rated RPM 2300
Oil capacity 19.6 qts (18.5 L)
Drawbar (claimed) 92 hp (68.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 92.62 hp (69.1 kW)
PTO (claimed) 105 hp (78.3 kW)
PTO (tested) 105.74 hp (78.9 kW)

Transmission

Description 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.
Gears 16 forward and 4 reverse / 8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity 80 qts (2WD) (75.7 L) / 72.8 qts (2WD) (68.9 L)
Transmission Dual Power - constant mesh / Constant mesh
Transmission type 16-speed / 8-speed
Transmission type 16-speed / 8-speed

Mechanical

Description Power steering / Power disc brakes / optional cab with heat and A/C
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive

Capacity

Fuel 33 gal (124.9 L)
Steering 2 qts (1.9 L)

Hydraulics

Pressure 2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow 20.9 gpm (79.1 lpm)
SCV flow 17.6 gpm (66.6 lpm)
Steering cap. 2 qts (1.9 L)
Steering press. 2025 psi (139.6 bar)
Type open center gear pump, dual pumps optional

Hitch

Control position and draft control
Rear Type II

PTO

Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540/1000

Electrical

Battery volts 12
Charging amps 90
Charging system alternator

Dimensions & Tires

Ground clearance 16.4 inches (41 cm)
Length 172 inches (436 cm)
Wheelbase 105 inches (266 cm)
Width 82 inches (208 cm)
Front tire 11.00-16
Rear tire 18.4/15-38
Weight 11395 to 13920 pounds
Wheelbase 105 inches (266 cm)
Ag front 11.00-16 (2WD)
Ag rear 18.4/15-38

Ford 8530 Height

Cab 113.8 inches (289 cm)
Exhaust 123.5 inches (313 cm)
ROPS 115 inches (292 cm)

Ford 8530 attachments

Description front-end loader

Nebraska Tractor Test 1514

Description Diesel 16-speed 2WDApril 26 - May 16, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1514 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5L used for power test. / Gear 2L used for pull test.
Fuel use 7.1 gal/hour (26.9 l/hour) / 6.2 gal/hour (23.5 l/hour) / 7.0 gal/hour (26.5 l/hour)
Max power 92.62 hp (69.1 kW)
Max pull 12,249 lbs (5556 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 105.74 hp (78.9 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 96.83 hp (72.2 kW)

References

Description Front-end Loaders published in 1992, by Ford / Front-end Loaders published in 1995, by New Holland / 8030 Series Tractors published in 1990, by Ford / Operator's Manual 8530 - 8630 - 8730 - 8830 (SE4812) published in 1990

Speeds

Description 18.4/15-38 rear tires. / 18.4/15-38 rear tires.