John Deere 1050

The John Deere 1050 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 105 ci 1.7 L engine. The rated power output is 37 hp 27.6 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 1300 lbs 589 kg.

Engine Power
37 hp 27.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
11 gal 41.6 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
1300 lbs 589 kg

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Overview

John Deere 1050 tractor photo
1980 - 1989 50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built
1980 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
1980 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
Production
Distributor
John Deere
Manufacturer
Yanmar
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Original price
$10,415 (1983 )
$15,000 (1989 )
John Deere 1050 Engine
Yanmar 1.7L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 1050 Transmission
8-speed sliding gear
Transmission details ...
John Deere 1050 Power
Engine (gross)
37 hp 27.6 kW
Drawbar (claimed)
28 hp 20.9 kW
PTO (claimed)
33 hp 24.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)
27.25 hp 20.3 kW
PTO (tested)
33.41 hp 24.9 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Manual steering
Differential mechanical internal expanding shoe brakes
Two-post ROPS.
Capacity
Fuel
11 gal 41.6 L
Hydraulic system
6.875 gal 26.0 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
6.875 gal 26.0 L
Pressure
2030 psi 140.0 bar
Pump flow
7.5 gpm 28.4 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
I
Control
mechanical center-link depth sensing
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
live *Two-stage foot clutch.
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@2260
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
68.9 inches 175 cm
Weight
2933 to 3400 pounds
Front tire
6.00-16
Rear tire
13.6-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
1050 references literature
Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere
Compact Utility/Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1983, by John Deere
Operator's Manual 850, 950 and 1050 Tractors (OMRW19870) published in 1984
John Deere tractors 22 to 50 HP published in 1980
Compact Utility Diesel Tractors 14.5 to 40 PTO hp published in 1982, by John Deere
Diesel Tractors 14.5 to 60 PTO hp published in 1984, by John Deere
Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive published in 1984, by John Deere

Engine

John Deere 1050 tractor photo
1980 - 1989 50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built
1980 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
1980 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

Engine Detail — 105 ci / 1.7 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Yanmar 3T90T
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
105 ci 1.7 L
Bore/Stroke
3.54x3.54 inches 90 x 90 mm
Power (gross)
37 hp 27.6 kW
Air cleaner
dual paper elements
Compression
20.4:1
Rated RPM
2400
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
7 qts 6.6 L
Coolant capacity
6.5 qts 6.2 L

Transmission

John Deere 1050 tractor photo
1980 - 1989 50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built
1980 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
1980 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse sliding gear

Type
sliding gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
255mm mechanical dry disc
Oil capacity
28.5 qts 27.0 L
With 13.6-28 rear tires.
1050  sliding gear speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 1050 tractor photo
1980 - 1989 50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built
1980 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
1980 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
John Deere 1050 Tires
Ag front
6.00-16
Ag rear
13.6-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase
68.9 inches 175 cm
Length
122 inches 309 cm
Width
65 inches 165 cm
2WD Height (hood)
55.1 inches 139 cm
4WD Height (hood)
54 inches 137 cm
Front tread
49 inches 124 cm
Rear tread
51 to 75 inches 129 to 190 cm
John Deere 1050 Weight
2WD Shipping
2933 lbs 1330 kg
4WD Shipping
3142 lbs 1425 kg
4WD Operating
3400 lbs 1542 kg
Ballasted
4140 lbs 1877 kg

Tests

John Deere 1050 tractor photo
1980 - 1989 50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built
1980 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
1980 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
Nebraska Tractor Test 1327
Diesel 8-speed 4WD October 8, 1979 - October 12, 1978 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1327 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
33.41 hp 24.9 kW
Fuel use
2.2 gal/hour 8.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
33.42 hp 24.9 kW
Fuel use
2.2 gal/hour 8.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
27.25 hp 20.3 kW
Fuel use
2.2 gal/hour 8.3 l/hour
Gear 6 used for power test.
Max pull
3,466 lbs 1572 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

Attachments

John Deere 1050 tractor photo
1980 - 1989 50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built
1980 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
1980 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
Attachment overview
72" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
John Deere 75 loader
John Deere 80 loader
Backhoe
72" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount John Deere 72
3-blade
Cutting width
72 inches 182 cm
Weight
525 lbs 238 kg
Overall width
84 inches 213 cm
John Deere 8A Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 8A Backhoe
Weight
950 lbs 430 kg
2-Foot flat digging depth
102 inches 259 cm
Reach from pivot
133 inches 337 cm
Loading height
82 inches 208 cm
Bucket force
3,200 lbs 1451 kg
John Deere 1550 Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 1550 Backhoe
Weight
1300 lbs 589 kg
Transport height
68 inches 172 cm
Digging depth
93 inches 236 cm
Reach from pivot
131 inches 332 cm
Loading height
65.5 inches 166 cm
Bucket Rotation
180°
Swing Arc
180°
Bucket force
3107 lbs 1409 kg
Dipperstick force
1470 lbs 666 kg