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. The rated power output is 37.52 hp 28.0 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 4960 lbs 2249 kg.

Overview

	1958 - 1960 Two-Cylinder 30 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1958 - 1960
Two-Cylinder 30 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
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
6-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...

John Deere 530 Power
Drawbar (tested)	33.30 hp 24.8 kW
Belt (tested)	37.52 hp 28.0 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II OptOptional

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

Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground	positive
Batteries	2
Battery volts	6

References
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
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

Dimensions

John Deere 530 Tires
Ag front	5.50-16
Ag rear	12.4-36

Dimensions
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
NTTL 590: LP gas 6-speed 2WD
NTTL 592: tractor fuel 6-speed 2WD
NTTL 597: gasoline 6-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 590
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
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
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.