John Deere 8530
The John Deere 8530 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 548 ci 9.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 330 hp / 246.1 kW. Transmission: John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT). Drive type: 4x4 Independent Link Suspension MFWD 4WD (ILS). Operating weight: 26,800 lbs 12156 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 330 hp / 246.1 kW
Drive & Traction
4x4 Independent Link Suspension MFWD 4WD (ILS)
Fuel & Capacities
180 gal
681.3 L
Transmission
John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Operating Weight
26,800 lbs (duals)
12156 kg
Overview
 | 2006 - 2009
8030 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
8030 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
John Deere 8530 Engine | |
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John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 8530 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 330 hp
246.1 kW |
Engine (max) | 360 hp
268.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 275 hp
205.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 240.35 hp
179.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 312.73 hp
233.2 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x4 Independent Link Suspension MFWD 4WD (ILS) |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
CommandView cab standard. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 180 gal
681.3 L |
Hydraulic system | 9.5 gal
36.0 L |
14.5 gal (with aux reservoir)
54.9 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center pressure-flow compensating PFC |
Capacity | 9.5 gal
36.0 L |
14.5 gal (with aux reservoir)
54.9 L | |
Pressure | 2990 psi
206.2 bar |
Valves | 3 to 5 |
Pump flow | 31.7 gpm
120.0 lpm |
Total flow | 60 gpm
227.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | IVN/III |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 18,326 lbs
8312 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
540/1000 (optional) | |
Engine RPM | 540@1817 |
1000@2000 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 118.9 inches
302 cm |
Weight | 26,800 lbs
12156 kg |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 200 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 925 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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8030 Series 2007 Updates published by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 548 ci / 9.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech |
Configuration | variable geometry turbocharger diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 548 ci
9.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.661x5.354 inches
118 x 136 mm |
Rated Power (gross) | 330 hp
246.1 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 360 hp
268.5 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 16.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Idle RPM | 900-2200 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 29.5 qts
27.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 42.3 qts
40.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Transmission | John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
IVT available with 40 or 50 kph (25 or 31 mph) maximum speed. With maximum speed set to less than 2 kph the transmission automatically enters creeper mode. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 8530 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 118.9 inches
302 cm |
Length | 219.1 inches
556 cm |
Height | 122.9 inches
312 cm |
Operating weight | 26,800 lbs (duals)
12156 kg |
Ground clearance | 17.4 inches
44 cm |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1890 | |
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Diesel IVT 4WD
October 5 - 25, 2006
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1890 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 312.73 hp
233.2 kW |
Fuel use | 16.7 gal/hour
63.2 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 277.53 hp
207.0 kW |
Fuel use | 15.4 gal/hour
58.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 302.39 hp
225.5 kW |
Fuel use | 16.2 gal/hour
61.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 240.35 hp
179.2 kW |
Fuel use | 15.2 gal/hour
57.5 l/hour |
Pull at 10 kph | |
Max pull | 24641 lbs
11177 kg |
Pull at 5.8 kph | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8530 based on its 330 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
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 | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
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 8530.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.5 hrs
Approximately 10.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (180 gal / 681.4 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~17.2 gal/hr (65 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 8530 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8530.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)330 hp
Kilowatts (kW)246.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)334.6 PS
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