John Deere 2530

The John Deere 2530 is a utility tractor built for farm work. It has a 2WD drive system and a manual steering setup. The tractor uses a manual transmission with 8 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving farmers good control over their speed. Under the hood, the 2530 has a John Deere diesel engine with 4 cylinders. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, which means it doesn't use a turbocharger. It has an above-average displacement of 219.6 cubic inches and runs at 2500 RPM. The tractor's weight is 3500 pounds, which is on the lighter side for its class. It has agricultural tires in the front and back, perfect for field work. The tractor also features a three-point hitch at the rear, which is great for attaching various farm tools.

ManufacturerJohn DeereEngine4-cylinderTransmissionManual
John Deere 2530

Key specifications

Category
Utility
Operating weight
3,500 lb
Transmission
Manual
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Overview

About the John Deere 2530

The John Deere 2530 is a utility tractor built for farm work. It has a 2WD drive system and a manual steering setup. The tractor uses a manual transmission with 8 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving farmers good control over their speed. Under the hood, the 2530 has a John Deere diesel engine with 4 cylinders. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, which means it doesn't use a turbocharger. It has an above-average displacement of 219.6 cubic inches and runs at 2500 RPM. The tractor's weight is 3500 pounds, which is on the lighter side for its class. It has agricultural tires in the front and back, perfect for field work. The tractor also features a three-point hitch at the rear, which is great for attaching various farm tools.

Full specifications

Recorded specifications

General

ManufacturerJohn Deere
Model2530
CategoryUtility tractor
Type4x2 2WD
Operating weight3,500lb(1,588 kg)

Engine

MakeJohn Deere
Cylinders4
Displacement219.6ci(3.6 L)
Bore4.02in(102 mm)
Stroke4.33in(110 mm)

Transmission

TypeManual
Forward gears8
Reverse gears4

Chassis & drive

Chassis4x2 2WD
Drive2WD
SteeringManual
CabOpen

Dimensions

Length141.7in(3,599 mm)
Width88.6in(2,250 mm)
Height86.2in(2,189 mm)
Operating weight3,500lb(1,588 kg)

Category medians

2530 vs. Utility median

John Deere 2530 compared with other Utility tractors

SpecThis modelUtility medianDifferencePercentile
Engine Displacement220 ci183 ci+20%60th
Cylinders44at median50th
Forward Gears812-33%23rd
Operating Weight3,500 lb5,303 lb-34%29th
Length142 in137 in+4%57th
Width88.6 in66 in+34%91st
Height86.2 in94.1 in-8%34th

Medians and percentiles are calculated from the utility tractors in the database that have a recorded value for each specification (sample size 3,933–5,720 models).

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What engine configuration does the John Deere 2530 use?

The John Deere 2530 is equipped with a 4-cylinder engine displacing 219.6 ci.

What three-point hitch category does the John Deere 2530 use?

The John Deere 2530 has a Category II three-point hitch.

What is the working weight of the John Deere 2530?

The operating weight of the John Deere 2530 is approximately 3,500 lb.

What type of transmission does the John Deere 2530 have?

The John Deere 2530 uses a Manual transmission offering 8 forward gears.

What routine service does the John Deere 2530 need?

Regular maintenance for the John Deere 2530 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.