Overview
The Ford 6530 is a high-clearance farm tractor manufactured in Italy between 1992 and 1996, powered by a 3.9L 4-cylinder Fiat diesel engine with a claimed 70 PTO horsepower. This model was available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations, featuring a liquid-cooled engine and a chassis weight ranging from 5,800 to 7,400 pounds. The tractor is equipped with a Type II rear hitch and an open center hydraulic system providing 11 gpm of pump flow.
Ideal Applications
High-Clearance Chassis Specifications:
The 2WD model is configured with a 31.5-inch front axle clearance and 25-inch drawbar clearance, while the 4WD version provides a 25.7-inch drawbar clearance.
Transmission and Speed Configuration:
The drivetrain includes options for a 12-speed partially synchronized or a 20-speed synchromesh transmission with mechanical shuttle and available creeper ranges.
Hitch and Hydraulic Lift Performance:
The rear Type II hitch is rated for a 5,194-pound lift capacity and is supported by an 11 gpm hydraulic pump with one to three valves.
Production
| Description | High-Clearance tractor / Built in Italy / Original price was $30,000 in 1997 |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat 3.9L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal (73.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.094x4.527 inches (104 x 115 mm) |
| Description | Fiat 8045.05 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 238 ci (3.9 L) |
| Oil capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 70 hp (52.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears in three ranges with mechanical shuttle. / Optional transmission adds two creeper ranges. |
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| Gears | 12 forward and reverse / 20 forward and 12 reverse |
| Type | partially synchronized / synchromesh |
| Transmission type | 12-speed partially synchronized / 20-speed synchromesh |
| Transmission type | 12-speed partially synchronized / 20-speed synchromesh |
Mechanical
| Description | Disc brakes / Four-post ROPS. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 11 gpm (41.6 lpm) |
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| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 5194 lbs (2355 kg) |
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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 | 33 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (drawbar) | 25 inches (63 cm) |
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| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 31.5 inches (80 cm) |
| 2WD Front tread | 61 to 81 inches (154 to 205 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 148.5 inches (377 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tread | 56 to 76 inches (142 to 193 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 5800 lbs (2630 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 82.8 inches (210 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (drawbar) | 25.7 inches (65 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 25 inches (63 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 66 to 86 inches (167 to 218 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 161.5 inches (410 cm) |
| 4WD Rear tread | 56 to 74 inches (142 to 187 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 7400 lbs (3356 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 80.7 inches (204 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 109 inches (276 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 9.50x42 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 82.8 inches (210 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 80.7 inches (204 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50x18 |
| Weight | 5800 to 7400 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50x18. Rear: 9.50x42 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 13.6x38. Rear: 13.6x38 |
References
| Description | Ford High-Clearance (Mudder) Tractors published in 1992 / Ford High-Clearance (Mudder) Tractors published in 1995 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 13.6x38 rear tires. / With 13.6x38 rear tires. |
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