Ford-New Holland 8530 Specs ( 1990-1993 )
Overview
The Ford-New Holland 8530 is a row-crop tractor manufactured in Antwerp, Belgium, between 1990 and 1993. It is powered by a Ford 6.6L 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine and was offered in two- or four-wheel drive configurations. Tested performance metrics from Nebraska Tractor Test 1514 show 105.74 hp at the PTO and 92.62 hp at the drawbar.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1514, the unit achieved a maximum drawbar pull of 12,249 lbs and recorded a fuel consumption rate of 7.1 gal/hour at maximum power.
Transmission and Drive Layout:
The tractor features either an 8-speed constant mesh or a 16-speed Dual Power transmission with two-lever operation, supported by a 105-inch wheelbase and optional four-wheel drive.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The system provides a pump flow of 20.9 gpm at 2500 psi and is equipped with a Category II rear hitch featuring both position and draft control.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Antwerp, Belgium / Original price was $46,000 in 1993 |
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| Manufacturer | Ford-New Holland |
Engine
| Engine type | Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.40x4.40 inches (112 x 112 mm) |
| Compression | 16.3:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 21.2 qts (20.1 L) |
| Description | Ford / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 401 ci (6.6 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.017-0.019 inches (cold) (0.432 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.014-0.016 inches (cold) (0.356 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Oil capacity | 19.6 qts (18.5 L) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 92 hp (68.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 92.62 hp (69.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 105 hp (78.3 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 105.74 hp (78.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Tranmission is operated with two levers and the clutch pedal. Left lever selects high, low, or the optional creeper range. Right lever selects one of four forward gears, or reverse. Tractor must be stopped to make gear or range changes. |
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| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse / 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 80 qts (2WD) (75.7 L) / 72.8 qts (2WD) (68.9 L) |
| Transmission | Dual Power - constant mesh / Constant mesh |
| Transmission type | 16-speed / 8-speed |
| Transmission type | 16-speed / 8-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Power disc brakes / optional cab with heat and A/C |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 33 gal (124.9 L) |
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| Steering | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 20.9 gpm (79.1 lpm) |
| SCV flow | 17.6 gpm (66.6 lpm) |
| Steering cap. | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Steering press. | 2025 psi (139.6 bar) |
| Type | open center gear pump, dual pumps optional |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 16.4 inches (41 cm) |
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| Length | 172 inches (436 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 105 inches (266 cm) |
| Width | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Front tire | 11.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 18.4/15-38 |
| Weight | 11395 to 13920 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 105 inches (266 cm) |
| Ag front | 11.00-16 (2WD) |
| Ag rear | 18.4/15-38 |
Ford-New Holland 8530 Height
| Cab | 113.8 inches (289 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 123.5 inches (313 cm) |
| ROPS | 115 inches (292 cm) |
Ford-New Holland 8530 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1514
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 2WDApril 26 - May 16, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1514 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5L used for power test. / Gear 2L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 7.1 gal/hour (26.9 l/hour) / 6.2 gal/hour (23.5 l/hour) / 7.0 gal/hour (26.5 l/hour) |
| Max power | 92.62 hp (69.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 12,249 lbs (5556 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 105.74 hp (78.9 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 96.83 hp (72.2 kW) |
Speeds
| Description | 18.4/15-38 rear tires. / 18.4/15-38 rear tires. |
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