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FordModel A
Ford 8530
Agricultural
- power
- 116 hp
- displacement
- 401 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Agricultural
Ford 8530 vs John Deere 6530 Premium
John DeereModel B
John Deere 6530 Premium
Utility
- power
- 115 hp
- displacement
- 414 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
FordFord 8530
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 6530 Premium
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 8530 higher · +1 hp (<1%)8530116 hp
6530 Premium115 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
8530 is in the 54th percentile; 6530 Premium is in the 53rd · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 6530 Premium higher · +13 ci (+3%)8530401 ci
6530 Premium414 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
8530 is in the 65th percentile; 6530 Premium is in the 70th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied85306
6530 Premium6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
8530 is in the 74th percentile; 6530 Premium is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ 6530 Premium higher · +16 (+200%)85308
6530 Premium24
Median Agricultural Tractor16
8530 is in the 16th percentile; 6530 Premium is in the 81st · 972 models
8530 (A)6530 Premium (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 8530 | John Deere 6530 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | John Deere | — |
| Model | 8530 | 6530 Premium | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 8530 | John Deere 6530 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | John Deere | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 6068HL480 | — |
| Power Output | 116hp | 115hp | ▲ 8530+1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,300RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 401ci | 414ci | ▲ 6530 Premium+13 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.2in | ▲ 8530+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 5in | ▲ 6530 Premium+0.6 in · +14% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 8530 | John Deere 6530 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Constant Mesh | PowrQuad Plus | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 8530 | John Deere 6530 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172in | 169in | ▲ 8530+3 in · +2% |
| Width | 82in | 91.2in | ▲ 6530 Premium+9.2 in · +11% |
| Height | Not recorded | 108in | — |
| Operating Weight | 11,395lb | 11,200lb | ▲ 8530+195 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 8530 | John Deere 6530 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Load-sensing pressure-flow compensating (PFC) | — |
| Steering Type | Open Center Gear Pump | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 8530 | John Deere 6530 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 420/70R28 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 18.4R38 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 8530 | John Deere 6530 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 8530 | John Deere 6530 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Open Center Gear Pump | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 8530 | John Deere 6530 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5.3gal | 7.4gal | ▲ 6530 Premium+2.1 gal · +40% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 8530 | John Deere 6530 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 54th percentile (116 hp)B · 53rd percentile (115 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 65th percentile (401 ci)B · 70th percentile (414 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 16th percentile (8)B · 81st percentile (24)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 52nd percentile (11,395 lb)B · 51st percentile (11,200 lb)
A · 8530B · 6530 PremiumMedian Agricultural Tractor