About the Ford 8530
Engine Horsepower: 116 hp
Manufactured: 1990 to 1993
Ford 8530 Summary
The Ford 8530 is a row-crop tractor produced between 1990 and 1993 as part of the 8030 Series. Manufactured in Antwerp, Belgium, it features a Ford 6.6L 6-cylinder diesel engine. This model offers transmissions of either 16-speed or 8-speed. It claims a drawbar horsepower of 92 hp and a PTO horsepower of 105 hp, which were verified in tests. It was initially priced at $46,000 in 1993. The Ford 8530 is available in two- or four-wheel drive variants.
Ford 8530 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured the tractor, and where was it built?
- Manufacturer: Ford
- Type: Row-Crop tractor
- Built in: Antwerp, Belgium
- Original price: $46,000 in 1993
Engine
What is the engine specification?
- Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Transmissions
What are the available transmission types?
- 16-speed
- 8-speed
Horsepower
What is the claimed and tested horsepower?
- Drawbar (claimed): 92 hp / 68.6 kW
- PTO (claimed): 105 hp / 78.3 kW
- Drawbar (tested): 92.62 hp / 69.1 kW
- PTO (tested): 105.74 hp / 78.9 kW
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the tractor?
- Two- or four-wheel drive
- Power steering
- Power disc brakes
- Optional cab with heat and A/C
Capacity
What are the fuel and steering capacities?
- Fuel: 33 gal / 124.9 L
- Auxiliary tank: 24.5 gal / 92.7 L
- Steering: 2 qts / 1.9 L
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulic system specifications?
- Type: open center gear pump, dual pumps optional
- Pressure: 2500 psi / 172.4 bar
- Pump flow: 20.9 gpm / 79.1 lpm; 29.6 gpm / 112.0 lpm (dual pumps)
- SCV flow: 17.6 gpm / 66.6 lpm; 19.0 gpm / 71.9 lpm (dual pumps)
- Steering capacity: 2 qts / 1.9 L
- Steering pressure: 2025 psi / 139.6 bar
Tractor Hitch
What type of hitch does the tractor have?
- Rear Type: II
- Control: position and draft control
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO specifications?
- Rear PTO: independent
- Rear RPM: 540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire specifications?
- Wheelbase: 105 inches / 266 cm
- Weight: 11395 to 13920 pounds
- Front tire: 11.00-16
- Rear tire: 18.4/15-38
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications?
- Charging system: alternator
- Charging amps: 90
- Battery volts: 12
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