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John Deere 530 Tractor Specs (1958-1960)

John Deere 530 tractor specs for 1958-1960: 3.1 L two-cylinder engine, 6-speed drive, independent 540 PTO, all-fuel capacity and serial starts.

John Deere 530 Overview

John Deere 530 tractor in a rural farm setting.

The John Deere 530 was produced from 1958 to 1960, with 9,800 units recorded. Its 189.8 ci (3.1 L) engine is rated at 1,325 rpm, and the transmission has 6 forward and 1 reverse gear with a dry-disc clutch. The rear PTO is independent and listed at 540. For the all-fuel configuration, fuel capacity is 15.5 gal. Serial numbers begin at 5,300,000 for 1958 and end at 5,309,814.

Years1958-1960
Engine189.8 ci 3.1 L
Transmissionunsynchronized gear
Rear PTO540

John Deere 530 Quick Answers

  • YearsJohn Deere produced the 530 from 1958 through 1960.
  • EngineThe engine is 189.8 ci (3.1 L) and rated at 1,325 rpm.
  • TransmissionThe unsynchronized gear transmission has 6 forward and 1 reverse gear with a dry-disc clutch.
  • Serial rangeThe documented serial range runs from 5,300,000 in 1958 to 5,309,814 at the end.

Engine and Power

The engine record identifies 189.8 ci displacement and a 1,325 rpm rating.

Gasoline engine

Displacement189.8 ci 3.1 L
Rated Rpm1325
Coolant Capacity26 qts 24.6 L

Engine option 2

Displacement189.8 ci 3.1 L
Rated Rpm1325

LP-gas engine

Displacement189.8 ci 3.1 L
Rated Rpm1325

Manufacture years

1958-1960

Transmission

Transmission details show an unsynchronized 6-forward, 1-reverse layout with a dry-disc clutch.

6-speed unsynchronized gear

Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc

PTO and Hitch

The rear PTO is independent and listed at 540; the rear hitch is marked as optional Type II.

Rear PTO

independent

Rear PTO type

540

Rear hitch

II Opt Optional

Fluids, Battery, and Service Facts

For the all-fuel configuration, the tank is listed at 15.5 gal; coolant capacity is 26 qts.

Fuel tank

15.5 gal (all-fuel) 58.7 L

Serial Number Lookup

The serial rows start at 5,300,000 for 1958 and finish at 5,309,814.

1958

5300000

last

5309814

Accuracy Note

Tractor specifications can vary by year, region, factory configuration, installed equipment, and later repairs. Match serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and model code before ordering parts or doing service work.