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 rated power output is 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.

Overview

	2006 - 2009 8030 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2006 - 2009
8030 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA

John Deere 8530 Engine
John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 8530 Power
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
Drive	4x4 Independent Link Suspension MFWD 4WD (ILS)
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
CommandView cab standard.

Capacity
Fuel	180 gal 681.3 L
Hydraulic system	9.5 gal 36.0 L
	14.5 gal (with aux reservoir) 54.9 L

Hydraulics
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
Rear Type	IVN/III
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	18,326 lbs 8312 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000
	540/1000 (optional)
Engine RPM	540@1817
	1000@2000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	118.9 inches 302 cm
Weight	26,800 lbs 12156 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	200
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	925
Battery volts	12

References
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.

Dimensions

John Deere 8530 Tires

Dimensions
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
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