Ford
8530
Farm tractor · 1990–1993 · 116 hp
Ford8530
The Ford 8530 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1990 to 1993. It features a Ford engine, and power steering. The transmission is a Dual Power - constant mesh type with 16 forward and 4 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Ford |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 401 ci (6.6 L) |
| Bore | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 16.3 |
| Power PTO | 105.74 hp (78.9 kW) |
| Power Drawbar | 92.62 hp (69.1 kW) |
| Oil Capacity | 19.6 qts (18.5 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 21.2 qts (20.1 L) |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Rated | 2,300 RPM |
| Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | Dual Power - constant mesh |
|---|---|
| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission Description | The Dual Power transmission provides a 'Powerdrive' low range to the basic constant mesh transmission. A foot switch next to the clutch is used to engage and disengage the mode, and may be switched while the tractor is in motion. A "rabbit" or "turtle" display light on the instrument panel indicates which mode the transmission is selected. |
| Oil Capacity | 80 qts (75.7 L) |
| Available Options | 16-speed, 8-speed |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center gear pump, dual pumps optional |
|---|---|
| Pump Flow | 20.9 gpm (79.1 lpm) |
| Pressure | 2,500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Scv Flow | 17.6 gpm (66.6 lpm) |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
|---|---|
| Hitch Control | position and draft control |
Dimensions
| Length | 172 in (436 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 82 in (208 cm) |
| Height Cab | 113.8 in (289 cm) |
| Height Rops | 115 in (292 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 105 in (266 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 16.4 in (41 cm) |
Weight
| Operating | 13,920 lbs (6,314 kg) |
|---|
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 14.9/13-28 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 18.4/15-38 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 33 gal (124.9 L) |
|---|
Steering
| Type | power |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,025 psi (139.6 bar) |
Cab
| Cab | optional with heat and A/C |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Land Pride RCFM3610 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
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| Bush Hog BH410 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 70 hp |
| Land Pride RCPM2760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
| Land Pride DB2660 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
| Land Pride DBM2660 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
| Land Pride RCP2760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
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| Land Pride RCP3760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 95 hp |
Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.
These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.