ford 8530

Ford 8530 tractor photo
1990 - 1993 8030 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1990 - 1993
8030 Series
Row-Crop tractor
1990 - 1993
8030 Series
Row-Crop tractor
1990 - 1993
8030 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Transmission options
16-speed
8-speed
Transmission
Transmission
Dual Power - constant mesh
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity
80 qts (2WD) 75.7 L
 
85.5 qts (4WD) 80.9 L
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.
Speeds
18.4/15-38 rear tires.
8530 Dual Power - constant mesh  speeds
Transmission
Transmission
Constant mesh
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity
72.8 qts (2WD) 68.9 L
 
87.3 qts (4WD) 82.6 L
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.
Speeds
18.4/15-38 rear tires.
8530 Constant mesh  speeds