J.I. Case 530

The J.I. Case 530 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 188.4 ci 3.1 L engine. The rated power output is 40.26 hp 30.0 kW. Transmission: Dual-Range Shuttle. Operating weight: 4000 lbs 1814 kg.

Overview

	1960 - 1969 530 SeriesUtility tractor
1960 - 1969
530 Series
Utility tractor

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

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

J.I. Case 530 Engine
J.I. Case 3.1L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	22 gal 83.3 L
Engine details ...

J.I. Case 530 Power
Belt (claimed)	40 hp 29.8 kW
Plows	3-4
Drawbar (tested)	37.03 hp 27.6 kW
PTO (tested)	41.27 hp 30.8 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station.

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Control	position and depth control

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
	independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	81.5 inches 207 cm
Weight	4000 lbs 1814 kg
Front tire	5.50-16
Rear tire	12.4-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

References
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

Engine

Engine Detail — 188.4 ci / 3.1 L Diesel

Manufacturer	J.I. Case
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	188.4 ci 3.1 L
Bore/Stroke	3.8125x4.125 inches 97 x 105 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	17.5:1
Rated RPM	1900
	2100 (Case-O-Matic)
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	5 qts 4.7 L
Coolant capacity	16.5 qts 15.6 L

Transmission

Transmission options
12-speed
8-speed torque converter
4-speed gear
8-speed mechanical shuttle

Transmission — Tripl-Range

Transmission	Tripl-Range
Gears	12 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Transmission — Case-O-Matic

Transmission	Case-O-Matic
Type	torque converter
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic disc

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Transmission — Dual-Range Shuttle

Transmission	Dual-Range Shuttle
Type	mechanical shuttle
Gears	8 forward and reverse
Clutch	dry dsic
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with mechanical shuttle.

Dimensions

J.I. Case 530 Tires
Ag front	5.50-16
Ag rear	12.4-28
Ag front	6.00x16
	6.00x14
	7.50x15
Ag rear	12.4x24
	13.6x28
	14.9x28
	14.9x24
	16.9x24

Dimensions
Wheelbase	81.5 inches 207 cm
Length	130 inches 330 cm
Width	63.25 inches 160 cm
Height (hood)	53 inches 134 cm
Shipping weight	4000 lbs 1814 kg
Clearance (front axle)	18.5 inches 46 cm
Front tread	48 to 72 inches 121 to 182 cm
Rear tread	48 to 76 inches 121 to 193 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 772: diesel 12-speed 2WD
NTTL 786: diesel Case-O-Matic 2WD

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

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