John Deere 3530
The John Deere 3530 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 328.9 ci 5.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 105 hp / 78.3 kW. Transmission: Syncro-Range. Operating weight: 12070 lbs 5474 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 105 hp / 78.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
38.3 gal
145.0 L
Transmission
Syncro-Range
Operating Weight
12070 lbs
5474 kg
Overview
 | 1975 - 1980
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Rosario, Argentina | |
John Deere 3530 Engine | |
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John Deere 5.4L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 3530 Transmission | |
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8-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 3530 Power | |
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Engine | 105 hp
78.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 91.9 hp
68.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Open operator station. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 38.3 gal
145.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 12.9 gal
48.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 12.9 gal
48.8 L |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 103.5 inches
262 cm |
Weight | 12070 lbs
5474 kg |
Front tire | 7.50x16 |
Rear tire | 18.4x34 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 28 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 110 |
References | |
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Tractor 3530 published in 1979, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 328.9 ci / 5.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 328.9 ci
5.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.016x4.331 inches
102 x 110 mm |
Power | 105 hp
78.3 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 13.75 qts
13.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 21.1 qts
20.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Syncro-Range
Transmission | Syncro-Range |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Oil capacity | 51.8 qts
49.0 L |
Dimensions
John Deere 3530 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50x16 |
Ag rear | 18.4x34 |
23.1x26 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 103.5 inches
262 cm |
Length | 162.2 inches
411 cm |
Width | 89.8 inches*Minimum width
228 cm |
Shipping weight | 12070 lbs
5474 kg |
Ground clearance | 26.4 inches
67 cm |
John Deere 3530 Height | |
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Steering wheel | 81.1 inches
205 cm |
Hood | 70.5 inches
179 cm |
Exhaust | 88.2 inches
224 cm |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 3530 based on its 105 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 John Deere 3530.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7 hrs
Approximately 7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (38.3 gal / 145 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.5 gal/hr (20.7 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
John Deere 3530 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 3530.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)105 hp
Kilowatts (kW)78.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)106.5 PS
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