Ford 8530

Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel

Bore × stroke

4.4 in × 4.4 in

Rated speed

2,300 rpm

Compression

16.3:1

Cooling

liquid-cooled

Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4

Dual Power - constant mesh: The Dual Power transmission provides a 'Powerdrive' low range to the basic constant mesh transmission. A foot switch next to the clutch is used to engage and disengage the mode, and may be switched while the tractor is in motion. A "rabbit" or "turtle" display light on the instrument panel indicates which mode the transmission is selected.

Constant mesh: Tranmission is operated with two levers and the clutch pedal. Left lever selects high, low, or the optional creeper range. Right lever selects one of four forward gears, or reverse. Tractor must be stopped to make gear or range changes.