- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1960–1969
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
J.I. Case 530 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 39.8 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
39.8 hp
29.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 530”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 3,999 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 9.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4–21.7 mph
J.I. Case 530 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 530 was built from 1960 to 1969.
The J.I. Case 530 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 29.7 kW (39.8 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 530 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The J.I. Case 530 weighs 1,814 kg (3,999 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 530 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 530 delivers 35.2 L/min (9.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 530”
How does the 530 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 35.2 L/min is high for its class — 61% above the median of 21.8 L/min across the 136 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Four forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 6 across the 176 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 177 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 530 have?
The only figure for the 530 is 39.8 hp (29.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 530”
How much will a 530 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 530 are below.
| Pump flow | 9.3 gpm · 35.2 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,773 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 530”
What transmission does a 530 have?
Transmission specifications for the 530 are below.
| Clutch | pedal-operated dry Case single-disc clutch type 10 inch |
|---|---|
| Steering | mechanical worm gear steering with hydraulic power assist |
| Top speed | 12.4–21.7 mph · 20–35 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 530”
How much does a 530 weigh?
A 530 weighs 3,999 lb (1,814 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,999 lb · 1,814 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 81.5 in · 2,070 mm |
| Length | 130.0 in · 3,302 mm |
| Width | 63.3 in · 1,607 mm |
| Height | 53.0 in · 1,346 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.5 in · 470 mm |
| Front track | 48.0–72.0 in · 1,219–1,829 mm |
| Rear track | 48.0–76.0 in · 1,219–1,930 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 7.9 ft · 2.41 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 530”
What oil does a 530 take, and how much?
A 530 engine takes 4.4 qt (4.2 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 4.4 qt · 4.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 530” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 44.0 qt · 41.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 530” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 16.5 qt · 15.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 530” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 530?
Within 10% of its 40.7 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- David Brown 4600 Selectmatic40.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1968–1971Side by side with the 530 →
- Fiat 500 (DT)40.46 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1973Side by side with the 530 →
- Fiat 500E40.46 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1973Side by side with the 530 →
- SOMECA 500 (TD)40.46 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1973Side by side with the 530 →
- SOMECA 500E40.46 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1973Side by side with the 530 →
- Massey Ferguson 154 (A)41.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1973–1983Side by side with the 530 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 530
Is a 530 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 530 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 530 have?
A 530 has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 530”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 530 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115284 · revision 1001596. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document