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John Deere 530

The John Deere 530 is a row crop tractor that was made from 1958 to 1960. It's a 2WD tractor with a 4x2 chassis, which means it has two big wheels in the back and two smaller wheels in the front. This tractor has a gasoline engine with two cylinders lined up in a row. The engine is naturally aspirated, which means it doesn't use a turbocharger. The 530 has a power output of 41 hp, which is below average for tractors. It has a 6-speed transmission for going forward and 1 speed for reverse. The tractor is quite big, measuring 132.75 inches long, 86.625 inches wide, and 83.325 inches tall. It weighs 4,960 pounds, which is on the lighter side for tractors. The 530 has a three-point hitch in the back for attaching tools, and it has a PTO (power take-off) that spins at 540 rpm to run those tools. The tractor has an open operator station, which means there's no cab to protect the driver from the weather.

ManufacturerJohn DeerePower41 hpEngine2-cylTransunsynchronized gear
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Quick specs

Category
Row Crop
Engine Power Output
41hp
Operating Weight
4,960 lb
Transmission
unsynchronized gear
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At a glance

How the 530 compares

vs. Row Crop median

Distribution

Engine Power (hp)

Across all Row Crop tractors

41 hp · 4th

This model

12
Median 138 hp
283
This modelRow Crop tractorsMediann = 1,206

The 530 ranks at the 4th percentile for engine power among recorded row crop tractors.

Overview

About the John Deere 530

The John Deere 530 is a row crop tractor that was made from 1958 to 1960. It's a 2WD tractor with a 4x2 chassis, which means it has two big wheels in the back and two smaller wheels in the front. This tractor has a gasoline engine with two cylinders lined up in a row. The engine is naturally aspirated, which means it doesn't use a turbocharger. The 530 has a power output of 41 hp, which is below average for tractors. It has a 6-speed transmission for going forward and 1 speed for reverse. The tractor is quite big, measuring 132.75 inches long, 86.625 inches wide, and 83.325 inches tall. It weighs 4,960 pounds, which is on the lighter side for tractors. The 530 has a three-point hitch in the back for attaching tools, and it has a PTO (power take-off) that spins at 540 rpm to run those tools. The tractor has an open operator station, which means there's no cab to protect the driver from the weather.

Full specifications

Every recorded spec

General

ManufacturerJohn Deere
Model530
CategoryRow Crop tractor
Type4x2 2WD
Years built1958–1960
Operating weight4,960lb

Engine

MakeJohn Deere
Power41hp
Cylinders2
Displacement190ci
Bore4.69in
Stroke5.5in

Transmission

Typeunsynchronized gear
Forward gears6
Reverse gears1

Chassis & drive

Chassis4x2 2WD
Drive2WD
BrakesDifferential mechanical expanding shoe
CabOpen operator station

Power take-off

Rear PTOIndependent
PTO speed540rpm

Dimensions

Length132.75in
Width86.63in
Height83.33in
Operating weight4,960lb

Capacities

Cooling system6.5gal

Head to head

530 vs. Row Crop median

How the John Deere 530 compares to other Row Crop tractors

SpecThis modelRow Crop medianDifferencePercentile
Engine Power41 hp138 hp-70%4th
Engine Displacement190 ci391 ci-51%6th
Cylinders26-67%1st
Forward Gears616-62%11th
Operating Weight4,960 lb12,307 lb-60%8th
Length133 in180 in-26%8th
Width86.6 in91.2 in-5%40th
Height83.3 in114 in-27%15th

Medians and percentiles are computed from the row crop tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 8061,417 models).

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FAQ

Common questions

When was the John Deere 530 in production?

John Deere 530 production started in 1958 and ended in 1960.

What transmission is in the John Deere 530?

Transmission on the John Deere 530 is unsynchronized gear, with 6 forward speeds.

What three-point hitch category does the John Deere 530 use?

The John Deere 530 has a Category II three-point hitch.

How much horsepower does the John Deere 530 have?

The John Deere 530 produces 41 hp from its 2-cylinder engine. Engine displacement is 190 ci.

How much does the John Deere 530 weigh?

The John Deere 530 weighs about 4,960 lb in operating condition.

What maintenance does the John Deere 530 require?

Like any tractor, the John Deere 530 needs periodic engine oil and filter changes, hydraulic fluid checks, and regular greasing and inspection. The owner's manual lists the manufacturer's recommended service intervals.