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Ford-New Holland 8530

The Ford-New Holland 8530 is a tractor produced by Ford New Holland. It is equipped with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine. The rated power output 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

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Overview

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1990 - 1993 Row-Crop tractor
1990 - 1993
Row-Crop tractor
Note: the Ford-New Holland model 8530 is the same as the Ford 8530. The following data is from the 8530 listing.
Production
Manufacturer
Ford-New Holland
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Antwerp, Belgium
Original price was $46,000 in 1993
Ford-New Holland 8530 Engine
Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Ford-New Holland 8530 Power
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
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Power disc brakes
optional cab with heat and A/C
Capacity
Fuel
33 gal 124.9 L
24.5 gal (auxiliary tank) 92.7 L
Steering
2 qts 1.9 L
Hydraulics
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
Rear Type
II
Control
position and draft control
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
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
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
90
Battery volts
12

Engine

Note: the Ford-New Holland model 8530 is the same as the Ford 8530. The following data is from the 8530 listing.

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

Note: the Ford-New Holland model 8530 is the same as the Ford 8530. The following data is from the 8530 listing.
Transmission options
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.
8530 Dual Power - constant mesh speeds

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.
8530 Constant mesh speeds

Dimensions

Note: the Ford-New Holland model 8530 is the same as the Ford 8530. The following data is from the 8530 listing.
Ford-New Holland 8530 Tires
Ag front
11.00-16 (2WD)
14.9/13-28 (4WD)
Ag rear
18.4/15-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
105 inches 266 cm
Length
172 inches 436 cm
Width
82 inches 208 cm
Ground clearance
16.4 inches 41 cm
Ford-New Holland 8530 Weight
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-New Holland 8530 Height
ROPS
115 inches 292 cm
Cab
113.8 inches 289 cm
Exhaust
123.5 inches 313 cm

Tests

Note: the Ford-New Holland model 8530 is the same as the Ford 8530. The following data is from the 8530 listing.
Nebraska Tractor Test 1514
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.

Attachments

Note: the Ford-New Holland model 8530 is the same as the Ford 8530. The following data is from the 8530 listing.

Ford New Holland Ford-New Holland 8530 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford New Holland Ford-New Holland 8530.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)105.7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)78.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)107.2 PS

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