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 listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 37 hp / 27.6 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 1300 lbs 589 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 37 hp / 27.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
11 gal
41.6 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
1300 lbs
589 kg
Overview
 | 1980 - 1989
50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built |
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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
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
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
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
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
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 |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 1050 based on its 37 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 1050.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.7 hrs
Approximately 5.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (11 gal / 41.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.9 gal/hr (7.3 L/hr)
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 1050 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 1050.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)37 hp
Kilowatts (kW)27.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)37.5 PS
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