John Deere 6530 Premium Specs ( 2006-2008 )
Overview
The John Deere 6530 Premium is a farm tractor produced between 2006 and 2008, featuring a 6.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with a rated gross power of 120 hp. It is a four-wheel-drive model equipped with a standard air-conditioned cab and a rear lift capacity of 14,880 lbs. The tractor offers multiple transmission configurations, including partial power shift and infinitely variable transmission (IVT) options.
Ideal Applications
Engine Performance and Emission Compliance:
The 6068HL480 engine is a Tier III compliant 24-valve system with high-pressure common rail injection that produces a maximum net power of 123 hp and 362 lb-ft of torque at 1500 RPM.
Transmission and Speed Control Options:
Listed transmission systems include the 24-speed PowrQuad Plus and the AutoPowr IVT, which features a speed wheel for maximum speed settings and an automatic creeper mode for speeds below 2kph.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The load-sensing pressure-flow compensating hydraulic system operates at 2,901 psi with a standard flow of 15.9 gpm, supporting a Type IIIN rear hitch and up to four valves.
Production
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
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Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 29.6 qts (28.0 L) |
| Coolant change | 1500 h |
| Cooling system | viscous fan |
| Description | John Deere 6068HL480 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 413.7 ci (6.8 L) |
| Emission control | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) |
| Emissions | Tier III |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches (0.457 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Fuel system | high-pressure common rail injection |
| Idle RPM | 845-2465 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches (0.356 mm) |
| Maximum Power (gross) | 128 hp (95.4 kW) |
| Maximum Power (net) | 123 hp (91.7 kW) |
| Oil capacity | 20.6 qts (19.5 L) |
| Oil change | 500 h |
| Operating RPM | 1300-2300 |
| Rated Power (gross) | 120 hp (89.5 kW) |
| Rated Power (net) | 115 hp (85.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter power | 4 hp (3.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 362 lb-ft (490.9 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| Boost PTO (claimed) | 120 hp (89.5 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 120 hp (89.5 kW) |
| Engine (max) | 128 hp (95.4 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 115 hp (85.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 102 hp (76.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | PermaClutch II wet disc / PermaClutch II wet disc / PermaClutch II wet disc |
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| Description | Four power shift gears (1-4) in six synchronized ranges (A-F) with left-hand power shuttle. Optional de-clutch button allows range shifting without using the foot clutch. / AutoQuad Plus adds automatic load-matched gear shifting to the PowrQuad transmission. Available in 40kph or 50kph speeds. / The optional creeper adds an additional twelve speeds to the PowrQuad or AutoQuad transmission. / The AutoPowr IVT is controlled by left-hand shuttle and a right-hand speed lever with speed wheel. The speed wheel sets the maximum speed. When set below 2kph, the transmission is automatically in creeper mode. AutoPowr available with 40kph and 50kph maximum speeds. |
| Gears | 24 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse / 36 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 56 qts (53.0 L) / 56 qts (53.0 L) / 56 qts (53.0 L) / 65.5 qts (62.0 L) |
| Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad Plus / John Deere AutoQuad Plus / John Deere Creeper / John Deere AutoPowr |
| Type | partial power shift / partial power shift / partial power shift / infinitely variable transmission (IVT) |
| Description | infinitely variable transmission (IVT) |
| Transmission type | 24-speed partial power shift / 36-speed partial power shift |
| Description | infinitely variable transmission (IVT) |
| Transmission type | 24-speed partial power shift / 36-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 54.7 gal (207.0 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 14 gal (53.0 L) |
| IVT Hydraulic system | 16.4 gal (62.1 L) |
| Optional Fuel | 66 gal (249.8 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 14 gal (53.0 L) |
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| IVT Capacity | 16.4 gal (62.1 L) |
| Optional Pump flow | 29.1 gpm (110.1 lpm) |
| Pressure | 2,901 psi (200.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 15.9 gpm (60.2 lpm) |
| Type | load-sensing pressure-flow compensating (PFC) |
| Valves | 4 (Max) |
Hitch
| Control | 15.9 |
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| Optional Control | 29.1 |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 14,880 lbs (6749 kg) |
| Rear Type | IIIN |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2143 / 1000@2185 |
| Front PTO Type | 1000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/540E/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 63.9 to 83.3 inches (162 to 211 cm) |
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| Height | 108 inches (274 cm) |
| Length | 168.9 inches (429 cm) |
| Rear tread | 63.9 to 79.6 inches (162 to 202 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 inches (264 cm) |
| Width | 91.2 inches (231 cm) |
| Front tire | 420/70R28 |
| Rear tire | 18.4R38 |
| Weight | 11,200 lbs (5080 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 inches (264 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 420/70R28. Rear: 18.4R38 |
6530 Premium Serial Numbers
| Location: | Front-right side of main tractor frame, above front axle. |
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John Deere 6530 Premium Weight
| Max capacity | 20,940 lbs (9498 kg) |
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| Max rear axle | 14,990 lbs (6799 kg) |
| Shipping | 11,200 lbs (5080 kg) |