Ford 8530
The Ford 8530 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine. The listed engine power is 105.74 hp 78.9 kW. Transmission: Constant mesh. Operating weight: 11395 to 13920 pounds.
Engine Power
105.74 hp
78.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
33 gal
124.9 L
Transmission
Constant mesh
Operating Weight
11395 to 13920 pounds
Overview
 | 1990 - 1993
8030 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
8030 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Antwerp, Belgium | |
Original price was $46,000 in 1993 | |
Ford 8530 Engine | |
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Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 8530 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 92 hp
68.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 105 hp
78.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 92.62 hp
69.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 105.74 hp
78.9 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Power disc brakes | |
optional cab with heat and A/C |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 33 gal
124.9 L |
24.5 gal (auxiliary tank)
92.7 L | |
Steering | 2 qts
1.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center gear pump, dual pumps optional |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Pump flow | 20.9 gpm
79.1 lpm |
29.6 gpm (dual pumps)
112.0 lpm | |
SCV flow | 17.6 gpm
66.6 lpm |
19.0 gpm (dual pumps)
71.9 lpm | |
Steering cap. | 2 qts
1.9 L |
Steering press. | 2025 psi
139.6 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position and draft control |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
Weight | 11395 to 13920 pounds |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4/15-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 401 ci / 6.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 401 ci
6.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.40x4.40 inches
112 x 112 mm |
Compression | 16.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Coolant capacity | 21.2 qts
20.1 L |
22.4 qts (with heater)
21.2 L | |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014-0.016 inches (cold)
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.017-0.019 inches (cold)
0.432 mm |
Oil capacity | 19.6 qts
18.5 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed | |
8-speed |
Transmission — Dual Power - constant mesh
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. | |
18.4/15-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Constant mesh
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. | |
18.4/15-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Ford 8530 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.00-16 (2WD) |
14.9/13-28 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 18.4/15-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
Length | 172 inches
436 cm |
Width | 82 inches
208 cm |
Ground clearance | 16.4 inches
41 cm |
Ford 8530 Weight | |
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11,395 lbs (2WD)
5168 kg | |
11,995 lbs (2WD cab)
5440 kg | |
12,600 lbs (4WD)
5715 kg | |
13,200 lbs (4WD cab)
5987 kg | |
13,920 lbs (4WD cab Powershift)
6314 kg | |
Ford 8530 Height | |
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ROPS | 115 inches
292 cm |
Cab | 113.8 inches
289 cm |
Exhaust | 123.5 inches
313 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1514 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 2WD
April 26 - May 16, 1984
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1514 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 105.74 hp
78.9 kW |
Fuel use | 7.1 gal/hour
26.9 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 96.83 hp
72.2 kW |
Fuel use | 6.2 gal/hour
23.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 92.62 hp
69.1 kW |
Fuel use | 7.0 gal/hour
26.5 l/hour |
Gear 5L used for power test. | |
Max pull | 12,249 lbs
5556 kg |
Gear 2L used for pull test. | |
Photos
Ford 8530 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 8530 based on its 105.74 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 8530.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6 hrs
Approximately 6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (33 gal / 124.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.5 gal/hr (20.8 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford 8530 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 8530.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)105.7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)78.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)107.2 PS
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