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Years in Production / 1980–1989

John Deere

1050

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 1050.

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37hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1980–1989

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

1050 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1980 - 1989

50 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Yanmar built

Production

Compact Utility tractor

Built in Japan

Distributor
John Deere
Manufacturer
Yanmar
Original Price
$10,415 (1983 )
Original Price
$15,000 (1989 )

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Manual steering

Differential mechanical internal expanding shoe brakes

Two-post ROPS.

Capacity

Fuel
11 gal41.6 L
Hydraulic System
6.875 gal26.0 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
6.875 gal26.0 L
Pressure
2030 psi140.0 bar
Pump Flow
7.5 gpm28.4 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
I
Control
mechanical center-link depth sensing

Pto

Rear Pto
live *Two-stage foot clutch.
Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@2260

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1980
1000
1981
5280
1982
6572
1983
9001
1984
11006
1985
14001
1986
17001
1987
19501
1988
21479
Final
23734

Electrical

Ground
negative
Battery Volts
12

1050 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Yanmar 3T90T

turbocharged diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
105 ci1.7 L
Bore Stroke
3.54x3.54 inches90 x 90 mm
Power Gross
37 hp27.6 kW
Air Cleaner
dual paper elements
Compression Ratio
20.4:1
Rated Rpm
2400
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
7 qts6.6 L
Coolant Capacity
6.5 qts6.2 L
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Yanmar 1.7L 3-cyl diesel

1050 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type
sliding gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
255mm mechanical dry disc
Oil Capacity
28.5 qts27.0 L
Speeds Description
With 13.6-28 rear tires.

John Deere1050 Transmission

8-speed sliding gear

1050 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
122 in309 cm
Width
65 in165 cm
Height
54 in137 cm
Wheelbase
68.9 in175 cm
Front tread
49 in124 cm
Rear tread
51 in129 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
68.9 inches175 cm
Weight
2933 to 3400 pounds
Front Tire
6.00-16
Rear Tire
13.6-28

Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 1050, below the PTO shaft.

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
6.00-16
Rear Ag
13.6-28

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 1050 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1050 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1327

Diesel 8-speed 4WDOctober 8, 1979 - October 12, 1978

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 6 used for power test.

Gear 4 used for pull test.

Id
1327
Power At Rated Engine Speed
33.41 hp24.9 kW
Fuel Use
2.2 gal/hour8.3 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
33.42 hp24.9 kW
Max Power
27.25 hp20.3 kW
Max Pull
3,466 lbs1572 kg