John Deere 530
The John Deere 530 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 189.8 ci 3.1 L engine. Transmission: 6 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 4960 lbs 2249 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
LP gas
Transmission
6 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4960 lbs
2249 kg
Overview
![]() | 1958 - 1960
Two-Cylinder 30 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
Two-Cylinder 30 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Total built | 9,800 |
Original price was $2,400 in 1960 | |
John Deere 530 Transmission | |
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6-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 530 Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 33.30 hp
24.8 kW |
Belt (tested) | 37.52 hp
28.0 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |
Weight | 4960 lbs
2249 kg |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4-36 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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The John Deere 30 Series by J.R. Hobbs | |
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* | |
New 530 - 630 - 730 Tractors published in 1958, by John Deere | |
Facts About John Deere Tractor Wholesale Prices 1935-1961 | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine options | |
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John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl gasoline | |
John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl all-fuel | |
John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl LP gas |
Engine Detail — 189.8 ci / 3.1 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder 4-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 189.8 ci
3.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.6875x5.50 inches
119 x 140 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Rated RPM | 1325 |
Firing order | 1-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 26 qts
24.6 L |
Engine Detail — 189.8 ci / 3.1 L
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | 2-cylinder 4-valve, liquid-cooled |
all-fuel | |
Displacement | 189.8 ci
3.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.6875x5.50 inches
119 x 140 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Rated RPM | 1325 |
Firing order | 1-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Engine Detail — 189.8 ci / 3.1 L LP Gas
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | LP gas |
Configuration | 2-cylinder 4-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 189.8 ci
3.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.6875x5.50 inches
119 x 140 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Rated RPM | 1325 |
Firing order | 1-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
John Deere 530 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.50-16 |
Ag rear | 12.4-36 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |
Length | 132.75 inches
337 cm |
Width | 86.625 inches
220 cm |
Height | 83.325 inches
211 cm |
Weight | 4960 lbs
2249 kg |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 590: LP gas 6-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 592: tractor fuel 6-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 597: gasoline 6-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 590 | |
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LP gas 6-speed 2WD
September 5 - 11, 1956
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 590 file | |
Belt power (max) | 37.24 hp
27.8 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.9 gal/hour
14.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 33.30 hp
24.8 kW |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,659 lbs
2113 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 592 | |
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Tractor fuel 6-speed 2WD
September 13 - 17, 1956
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 592 file | |
Belt power (max) | 25.41 hp
18.9 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.5 gal/hour
9.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 23.98 hp
17.9 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,660 lbs
2113 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 597 | |
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Gasoline 6-speed 2WD
October 61956, - October 10, 1956
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 597 file | |
Belt power (max) | 37.52 hp
28.0 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.3 gal/hour
12.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 33.27 hp
24.8 kW |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,723 lbs
2142 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 530.
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 530 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 530.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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