John Deere 1026R
The John Deere 1026R is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 68.1 ci 1.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 23.8 hp / 17.7 kW; Diesel (gross): 25.2 hp / 18.8 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (2-range). Operating weight: 1444 lbs 654 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 23.8 hp / 17.7 kW; Diesel (gross): 25.2 hp / 18.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
5.6 gal
21.2 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Operating Weight
1444 lbs
654 kg
Overview
![]() | 2011 - 2012
1 Sub-Compact SeriesSub-Compact Utility tractor
1 Sub-Compact Series
Sub-Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Sub-Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA | |
John Deere 1026R Engine | |
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Yanmar 1.1L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 1026R Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 1026R Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 25.2 hp
18.8 kW |
Engine (net) | 23.8 hp
17.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 18 hp
13.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Differential lock | standard |
Power steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 5.6 gal
21.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 3.25 gal
12.3 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 3.25 gal
12.3 L |
Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Valves | 2 to 3 |
Total flow | 6.3 gpm
23.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | Limited I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1433 lbs
650 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 681 lbs
308 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 540@3200 |
Mid PTO | independent |
Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
Engine RPM | 2100@3200 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 57.1 inches
145 cm |
Weight | 1444 lbs
654 kg |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery CCA | 500 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Engine
Engine Detail — 68.1 ci / 1.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar 3TNV76 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 68.1 ci
1.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 2.9x3.2 inches
74 x 81 mm |
Rated Power (net) | 23.8 hp
17.7 kW |
Rated Power (gross) | 25.2 hp
18.8 kW |
Fuel system | indirect injection |
Air cleaner | dual stage dry |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
Compression | 23.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 3200 |
Operating RPM | 1400-3370 |
Firing order | 1-3-2 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 3.9 qts
3.7 L |
Coolant change | 2000 h |
Oil capacity | 2.9 qts
2.7 L |
Oil change | 200 h |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (2-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
Oil capacity | 13 qts
12.3 L |
Oil type | JD Hy-Gard |
Hydrostatic transmission operated by two foot pedals, left-hand range shift lever, and cruise control. Tractor must be stopped to shift range. | |
With 26x12.00-12 R4 rear tires. | |
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JD Hy-Gard |
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Dimensions
John Deere 1026R Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 18x8.5-10 |
Lawn/turf rear | 26x12.00-12 |
Industrial front | 18x8.5-10 |
Industrial rear | 26x12.00-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 57.1 inches
145 cm |
Length | 87.6 inches
222 cm |
102.6 inches (with hitch)
260 cm | |
Width | 47.2 inches (R3 tires)
119 cm |
Height (hood) | 41.5 inches
105 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 78.6 inches
199 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 12.3 inches
31 cm |
Flanged rear axle | |
Front tread | 32.2 inches
81 cm |
Rear tread | 35.2 inches
89 cm |
John Deere 1026R Weight | |
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Operating | 1444 lbs
654 kg |
Max front axle | 1349 lbs
611 kg |
Max rear axle | 1576 lbs
714 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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137 cm mid-mount mower deck | |
152 cm mid-mount mower deck | |
John Deere D120 loader | |
John Deere H120 loader |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 1026R.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 1026R Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 1026R.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
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