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
John Deere 1050 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1980 - 1989
50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built |
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1980 - 1989 | |
50 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built | |
1980 - 1989 | |
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50 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built |
Production | |
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Distributor | John Deere |
Manufacturer | Yanmar |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Original price | $10,415 (1983 ) |
$15,000 (1989 ) | |
John Deere 1050 Engine | |
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Yanmar 1.7L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 1050 Transmission | |
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8-speed sliding gear | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 1050 Power | |
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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 | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Differential mechanical internal expanding shoe brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 11 gal
41.6 L |
Hydraulic system | 6.875 gal
26.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | mechanical center-link depth sensing |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live *Two-stage foot clutch. |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2260 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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
![]() | 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
![]() | 1980 - 1989
50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built |
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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. | |
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Dimensions
![]() | 1980 - 1989
50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built |
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1980 - 1989 | |
50 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built | |
1980 - 1989 | |
|---|---|
50 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built |
John Deere 1050 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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2WD Shipping | 2933 lbs
1330 kg |
4WD Shipping | 3142 lbs
1425 kg |
4WD Operating | 3400 lbs
1542 kg |
Ballasted | 4140 lbs
1877 kg |
Tests
![]() | 1980 - 1989
50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built |
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1980 - 1989 | |
50 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built | |
1980 - 1989 | |
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50 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1327 | |
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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
![]() | 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 | |
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72" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
John Deere 75 loader | |
John Deere 80 loader | |
Backhoe |
72" Mower deck | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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