ford 8530

1990 - 1993

8030 Series

Row-Crop tractor

8030 Series

Row-Crop tractor

16-speed

8-speed

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.

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.