John Deere 8530

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8530 is a 4WD row-crop tractor from the 8030 series, manufactured by John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, USA from 2006 to 2009. It features a 9.0 L six-cylinder diesel engine with a variable geometry turbocharger and an infinitely variable transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. The tractor has a 549 cubic inch engine displacement, delivering a rated power of 360 horsepower at 2100 RPM. It comes with power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and CommandView cab. The fuel tank capacity of this model is 179.9 US gallons, supporting extended operations without frequent refueling. The tractor is designed for versatility in various row-crop applications with a base operating weight of 26,800 pounds and a rear hitch lift capacity of 18,325 pounds. It’s equipped with a PTO allowing for speeds of 1000 or the optional 540/1000 RPM, and its hydraulic system is capable of providing a flow of 31.7 gpm to support a range of attachments.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 360

Transmission: Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 26,800

Fuel Type: Diesel

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John Deere 8530 Tractor

John Deere 8530 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Excellent

Greater than 91% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Below Average

Greater than 24% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Below Average

Greater than 14% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: 6090HF485
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Variable geometry turbocharged
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 549
Bore (in): 4.66
Stroke (in): 5.35
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 360

Transmission

Type: Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Forward Gears: Infinite
Reverse Gears: Infinite
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 219.1
Width (in): -
Height (in): 122.9
Operating Weight (lb): 26,800

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 540/1000 (optional)
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: 4WD
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 42.3
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 2009
Hitch Type: IVN/III
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 18,325
Operator Station Type: CommandView cab
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center pressure-flow compensating PFC