John Deere 530 Specifications

Production

Where and when was the John Deere 530 produced?

• Manufacturer: John Deere
• Model: Two-Cylinder 30 Series Row-Crop tractor
• Build Location: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
• Years Built: 1958-1960
• Total Units Built: 9,800
• Original Price (1960): $2,400

Engines

What types of engines are available for the John Deere 530?

• John Deere 3.1L 2-cylinder gasoline
• John Deere 3.1L 2-cylinder all-fuel
• John Deere 3.1L 2-cylinder LP gas
• Fuel Tank Capacities:
  • All-fuel: 15.5 gal (58.7 L)
  • Gasoline: 18 gal (68.1 L)
  • LP gas: 33 gal (124.9 L)
• Aux. Fuel Tank: 2 gal (7.6 L)

Transmission

What type of transmission does the John Deere 530 have?

• 6-speed unsynchronized gear

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the John Deere 530?

• Drawbar (tested): 33.30 hp (24.8 kW)
• Belt (tested): 37.52 hp (28.0 kW)

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 530?

• Two-wheel drive
• Manual steering
• Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
• Open operator station

Tractor Hitch

What type of hitch does the John Deere 530 have?

• Rear Type: II Optional

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications for the John Deere 530?

• Rear PTO: independent
• Rear RPM: 540

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire sizes for the John Deere 530?

• Wheelbase: 90 inches (228 cm)
• Weight: 4,960 lbs (2249 kg)
• Front Tire: 5.50-16
• Rear Tire: 12.4-36

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications of the John Deere 530?

• Ground: positive
• Batteries: 2
• Battery Volts: 6