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J.I. Case 530 Specs ( 1960-1969 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Original price was $5,700 in 1969 / The 530 was also used as the 530CK (Construction King) loader-backhoe, although with significant modifications.
Factories Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Manufacturer J.I. Case

Engine

Engine type J.I. Case 3.1L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank 22 gal (83.3 L)
Air cleaner oil bath
Bore/Stroke 3.8125x4.125 inches (97 x 105 mm)
Compression 17.5:1
Coolant capacity 16.5 qts (15.6 L)
Description J.I. Case / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 188.4 ci (3.1 L)
Oil capacity 5 qts (4.7 L)
Rated RPM 1900
Starter volts 12
Belt (claimed) 40 hp (29.8 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 37.03 hp (27.6 kW)
Plows 3-4
PTO (tested) 41.27 hp (30.8 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry disc / hydraulic disc / dry disc / dry dsic
Description Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with mechanical shuttle.
Gears 12 forward and 3 reverse / 8 forward and 2 reverse / 4 forward and 1 reverse / 8 forward and reverse
Transmission Tripl-Range / Case-O-Matic / Dual-Range Shuttle
Type torque converter / gear / mechanical shuttle
Transmission type 12-speed / 8-speed torque converter / 4-speed gear / 8-speed mechanical shuttle
Transmission type 12-speed / 8-speed torque converter / 4-speed gear / 8-speed mechanical shuttle

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station.
Description Power steering / Mechanical disc brakes
Drive type Two-wheel drive

Hitch

Control position and depth control
Rear Type I

PTO

Rear PTO transmission
Rear PTO Type 540

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (front axle) 18.5 inches (46 cm)
Front tread 48 to 72 inches (121 to 182 cm)
Height (hood) 53 inches (134 cm)
Length 130 inches (330 cm)
Rear tread 48 to 76 inches (121 to 193 cm)
Shipping weight 4000 lbs (1814 kg)
Wheelbase 81.5 inches (207 cm)
Width 63.25 inches (160 cm)
Front tire 5.50-16
Rear tire 12.4-28
Weight 4000 lbs (1814 kg)
Wheelbase 81.5 inches (207 cm)
Ag front 5.50-16 / 6.00x16
Ag rear 12.4-28 / 12.4x24

530 Serial Numbers

1960 6144001
1961 6162601
1962 8190001
1963 8208001
1964 8229001
1965 8253501
1966 8279001
1967 8306501
1968 8332101
1969 8356251
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location: Serial number plate on tractor instrument panel.

J.I. Case 530 attachments

Description front-end loader

Nebraska Tractor Test 772

Description Diesel 12-speed 2WDOctober 12 - 27, 1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 772 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test.
Fuel use 2.5 gal/hour (9.5 l/hour) / 2.4 gal/hour (9.1 l/hour) / 2.4 gal/hour (9.1 l/hour)
Max power 37.03 hp (27.6 kW)
Max pull 6,124 lbs (2777 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 41.27 hp (30.8 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 39.41 hp (29.4 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 786

Description Diesel Case-O-Matic 2WDApril 6 - 18, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 786 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test.
Fuel use 2.7 gal/hour (10.2 l/hour) / 2.6 gal/hour (9.8 l/hour) / 2.7 gal/hour (10.2 l/hour)
Max power 35.59 hp (26.5 kW)
Max pull 6,058 lbs (2747 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 40.26 hp (30.0 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 39.05 hp (29.1 kW)

References

Description 295 / 391 / 392 Loaders published in 1966, by J.I. Case / 530 published in 1965, by J.I. Case / 1960 Progress Parade of Case Farm Equipment published by J.I. Case / A Complete New Line of Case Plus-Powered Tractors published in 1960, by J.I. Case / 1965 Buyers Guide published by J.I. Case / Buyers Guide for '67 published in 1967, by J.I. Case

Tractor Tests

Description NTTL 772: diesel 12-speed 2WD / NTTL 786: diesel Case-O-Matic 2WD

Variants

530 diesel standard
531 diesel row-crop
540 gas standard
541 gas row-crop