John Deere 6530
The John Deere 6530 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 413.7 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 115 hp / 85.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 120 hp / 89.5 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrQuad Plus. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 11390 lbs 5166 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 115 hp / 85.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 120 hp / 89.5 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
54.7 gal
207.0 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad Plus
Operating Weight
11390 lbs
5166 kg
Overview
 | 2006 - 2008 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
John Deere 6530 Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 6530 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 120 hp
89.5 kW |
Engine (net) | 115 hp
85.8 kW |
Engine (max) | 126 hp
94.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 102 hp
76.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional) | |
Differential lock | rear electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post foldable Roll-Guard ROPS. Cab with air-conditioning optional. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 54.7 gal
207.0 L |
66 galOptOptional
249.8 L | |
Hydraulic system | 13.2 gal
50.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | constant flow load sensing |
Capacity | 13.2 gal
50.0 L |
Pressure | 2,901 psi
200.0 bar |
Pump flow | 21.4 gpm
81.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
II/IIIN OptOptional | |
Control | load and depth control with electronic lower-link sensing |
Rear lift | 11,470 lbs
5202 kg |
13,260 lbsOptOptional
6014 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/540E/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540@2143 |
540E@1684 | |
1000@2208 | |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@2185 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Weight | 11390 lbs
5166 kg |
Front tire | 420/70R28 |
Rear tire | 18.4R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Optional Charging amps | 154 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 413.7 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 6068 HL280 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder 12-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 413.7 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier III |
Rated Power (net) | 115 hp
85.8 kW |
Rated Power (gross) | 120 hp
89.5 kW |
Maximum Power (net) | 121 hp
90.2 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 126 hp
94.0 kW |
Fuel system | high-pressure common rail injection |
Cooling system | viscous fan |
Air cleaner | dry element |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Idle RPM | 850-2460 |
Operating RPM | 1600-2300 |
Torque | 358 lb-ft
485.4 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4 hp
3.0 kW |
Oil capacity | 20.6 qts
19.5 L |
Oil change | 500 h |
Coolant capacity | 29.6 qts
28.0 L |
Coolant change | 3000 h |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed synchronized | |
16-speed power shuttle | |
16-speed partial power shift | |
24-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — John Deere SyncroPlus
Transmission | John Deere SyncroPlus |
Type | synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dual 225mm wet disc PermaClutch |
Oil capacity | 52.8 qts
50.0 L |
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse (R) in four ranges (A-D). | |
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Transmission — John Deere PowrReverser
Transmission | John Deere PowrReverser |
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dual 225mm wet disc PermaClutch |
Oil capacity | 52.8 qts
50.0 L |
The PowrReverser transmission adds a left-hand shuttle lever to the SynchroPlus transmission. Reverse gear is replaced with a fourth gear in each range. Reverse speeds slightly higher than the matching forward speed. | |
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Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dual 225mm wet disc PermaClutch |
Oil capacity | 52.8 qts
50.0 L |
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand shuttle lever. Power shift between gears. Clutch must be used to shift between ranges. Reverse speeds are slightly higher than forward speeds. Optional creeper provides an additional 12 speeds in ranges A-C, from 0.26 kph to 1.5 kph. PowrQuad Plus provides push-button gear shifting on the range-shift lever. | |
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Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad Plus
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad Plus |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dual 225mm wet disc PermaClutch |
Oil capacity | 52.8 qts
50.0 L |
Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-F) with left-hand shuttle lever. Power shift between gears. Clutch must be used to shift between ranges. Reverse speeds are slightly higher than forward speeds. Optional creeper provides an additional 12 speeds in ranges A-C, from 0.16 kph to 1.12 kph. PowrQuad Plus provides push-button gear shifting on the range-shift lever. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 6530 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 420/70R28. Rear: 18.4R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Length | 186.1 inches
472 cm |
Width | 91.2 inches
231 cm |
Height | 111.5 inches
283 cm |
Front tread | 58.5 to 80.4 inches
148 to 204 cm (2WD) |
Front tread | 63.9 to 83.3 inches
162 to 211 cm (4WD) |
Rear tread | 63.9 to 79.6 inches
162 to 202 cm |
John Deere 6530 Weight | |
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Shipping | 11390 lbs
5166 kg |
Max capacity | 18740 lbs
8500 kg |
Max rear axle | 14330 lbs
6500 kg |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 6530.
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 6530 Specification Unit Converter
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Engine Power:Diesel (net): 115 hp / 85.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 120 hp / 89.5 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW
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