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Years in Production / 1960–1969

J.I. Case

530

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the J.I. Case 530.

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45hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

2WD Only

Drive

1960–1969

Production years

J.I. Case

Manufacturer

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At a glance

Production

Utility tractor

Original price was $5,700 in 1969

The 530 was also used as the 530CK (Construction King) loader-backhoe, although with significant modifications.

Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Factories
Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Factories
Rock Island, Illinois, USA

Hitch

Rear Type
I
Control
position and depth control

Pto

Rear Pto
transmission
Rear Pto
independent OptOptional
Rear Type
540

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Power steering

Mechanical disc brakes

Open operator station.

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Under the hood

Engine Detail

J.I. Case

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
188.4 ci3.1 L
Bore Stroke
3.8125x4.125 inches97 x 105 mm
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Compression Ratio
17.5:1
Rated Rpm
1900
Rated Rpm
2100 (Case-O-Matic)
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
5 qts4.7 L
Coolant Capacity
16.5 qts15.6 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

J.I. Case 3.1L 4-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
22 gal83.3 L

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Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission
Tripl-Range
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission
Case-O-Matic
Transmission Type
torque converter
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic disc

Transmission (Option 3)

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
dry disc

Transmission (Option 4)

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with mechanical shuttle.

Transmission
Dual-Range Shuttle
Transmission Type
mechanical shuttle
Gears
8 forward and reverse
Clutch
dry dsic

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Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
130 in330 cm
Width
63.25 in160 cm
Height
53 in134 cm
Wheelbase
81.5 in207 cm
Front tread
48 in121 cm
Rear tread
48 in121 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
81.5 inches207 cm
Weight
4000 lbs1814 kg
Front Tire
5.50-16
Rear Tire
12.4-28

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
5.50-16
Front Ag
6.00x16
Front Ag
6.00x14
Front Ag
7.50x15
Rear Ag
12.4-28
Rear Ag
12.4x24
Rear Ag
13.6x28
Rear Ag
14.9x28
Rear Ag
14.9x24
Rear Ag
16.9x24

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Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch J.I. Case 530 videos from their original YouTube creators.

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Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 772

Diesel 12-speed 2WDOctober 12 - 27, 1960

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 5 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id
772
Power At Rated Engine Speed
41.27 hp30.8 kW
Fuel Use
2.5 gal/hour9.5 l/hour
Fuel Use
2.4 gal/hour9.1 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
39.41 hp29.4 kW
Max Power
37.03 hp27.6 kW
Max Pull
6,124 lbs2777 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 786

Diesel Case-O-Matic 2WDApril 6 - 18, 1961

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 5 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id
786
Power At Rated Engine Speed
40.26 hp30.0 kW
Fuel Use
2.7 gal/hour10.2 l/hour
Fuel Use
2.6 gal/hour9.8 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
39.05 hp29.1 kW
Max Power
35.59 hp26.5 kW
Max Pull
6,058 lbs2747 kg

J.I. Case 530 · photo 1 / 1

Case 530 tractor PA1

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