Deere 1050 tractor specifications

1980 - 1989

1980 - 1989 50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built

Series:

Series:950 ← 10501070 ↓

1978 - 1989

50 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Yanmar built

Series:

Series:	850 ←	950	→ 1050
		970 ↓

Production

Production
Distributor:	John Deere
Manufacturer:	Yanmar
Type:	Compact Utility tractor
Factory:	Japan
Original price:	$8,670 (1983 )
Original price:	$12,000 (1988 )

John Deere 950 Power

John Deere 950 Power
Engine (gross):	31 hp 23.1 kW
Drawbar (claimed):	23 hp 17.2 kW
PTO (claimed):	27 hp 20.1 kW
Drawbar (tested):	22.12 hp 16.5 kW
PTO (tested):	27.36 hp 20.4 kW
power test details ...

John Deere 950 Engine

John Deere 950 Engine
Yanmar 1.7L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
	4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering:	manual
	power*Optional
Brakes:	differential mechanical expanding shoe
Cab:	Two-post ROPS.
Transmission:	8-speed gear
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Capacity

Capacity
Fuel:	8.5 gal 32.2 L
Hydraulic system:	4.75 gal 18.0 L *Early
	5.25 gal 19.9 L *After 1984.

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:	open center
Capacity:	4.75 gal 18.0 L *Early
	5.25 gal 19.9 L *After 1984.
Pressure:	2030 psi 140.0 bar

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	I

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	transmission*Early models of the John Deere 950.
	live two-stage clutch*Tractors built after 1984, serial number 20001.
Rear RPM:	540 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	68.9 inches 175 cm
Weight:	2700 to 3000 pounds
Front tire:	5.00-15
Rear tire:	11.2-24
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John Deere 950 attachments

John Deere 950 attachments
72" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
front-end loader
backhoe
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950 Serial Numbers

950 Serial Numbers
Location:	Serial number plate on rear of tractor, below PTO shaft.
photo of 950 serial number
1978:	1024
1979:	5229
1980:	10453
1981:	14893
1982:	16204
1983:	18204
1984:	20007
1985:	23001
1986:	26001
1987:	28501
1988:	30082
Final:	31853
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Electrical

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Battery volts:	12

Production

Production Distributor:John Deere
Manufacturer:Yanmar
Type:Compact Utility tractor
Factory:Japan
Original price:$10,415 (1983 )
Original price:$15,000 (1989 )

John Deere 1050 Power

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
power test details ...

1980 - 1989

50 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Yanmar built

Series:

Series:	950 ←	1050
		1070 ↓

Nebraska Tractor Test 1327

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.

John Deere 1050 Engine

John Deere 1050 Engine Yanmar 1.7L 3-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1980 - 1989

50 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Yanmar built

Series:

Series:	950 ←	1050
		1070 ↓

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Yanmar 3T90T
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

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering:manual
Brakes:differential mechanical internal expanding shoe
Cab:Two-post ROPS.
Transmission:8-speed sliding gear
Transmission details ...

1980 - 1989

50 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Yanmar built

Series:

Series:	950 ←	1050
		1070 ↓

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	sliding gear
Gears:	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	255mm mechanical dry disc
Oil capacity:	28.5 qts 27.0 L

Speeds

Speeds
With 13.6-28 rear tires.

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:11 gal
41.6 L
Hydraulic system:6.875 gal
26.0 L

Hydraulics

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

Tractor hitch Rear Type:I
Control:mechanical center-link depth sensing

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:live*Two-stage foot clutch.
Rear RPM:540
Engine RPM:540@2260

Dimensions & Tires

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 ...

1980 - 1989

50 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Yanmar built

Series:

Series:	950 ←	1050
		1070 ↓

John Deere 1050 Tires

John Deere 1050 Tires
Ag front:	6.00-16
Ag rear:	13.6-28

Dimensions

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

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

John Deere 1050 attachments

John Deere 1050 attachments 72" mid-mount mower deck snowblower blade front-end loader backhoe Attachment details ...

1980 - 1989

50 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Yanmar built

Series:

Series:	950 ←	1050
		1070 ↓

Attachment overview

Attachment overview
72" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Front-end loader
Backhoe

72" Mower deck

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

Blade

Blade
Type:	front-mount John Deere 423
Width:	72 inches 182 cm
Height:	24 inches 60 cm
Lift height:	14.5 inches 36 cm
Angle:	27°
Weight:	405 lbs 183 kg
Lift type:	hydraulic
Angle type:	manual
	hydraulic*Optional

66" Snow blower

66" Snow blower
Type:	front-mount John Deere 666
	two-stage
Clearing width:	66 inches 167 cm
Clearing height:	28 inches 71 cm
Weight:	612 lbs 277 kg

John Deere 75 Loader

John Deere 75 Loader
Loader weight:	833 lbs 377 kg
Height (to pin):	92 inches 233 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	75 inches 190 cm
Dump reach:	24 inches 60 cm
Dump angle:	40°
Reach at ground:	55 inches 139 cm
Breakout force (at pin):	1710 lbs 775 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	950 lbs 430 kg
Bucket width:	53 inches 134 cm
	61 inches 154 cm

John Deere 80 Loader

John Deere 80 Loader
Height (to pin):	93.5 inches 237 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	75.2 inches 191 cm
Dump reach:	23.8 inches 60 cm
Dump angle:	40°
Reach at ground:	53.2 inches 135 cm
Rollback at ground:	21°
Breakout force (lift):	1,800 lbs 816 kg
Breakout force (bucket):	2,040 lbs 925 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	910 lbs 412 kg
Lift to 1.5m (at pin):	1,125 lbs 510 kg
Bucket width:	53 inches 134 cm
Raise time to height:	4.1 s
Bucket dump time:	4.5 s
Lowering time:	2.5 s
Rollback time:	2.8 s

John Deere 8A Backhoe

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

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

1050 Serial Numbers

1050 Serial Numbers Location:Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 1050, below the PTO shaft.
photo of 1050 serial number
1980:1000
1981:5280
1982:6572
1983:9001
1984:11006
1985:14001
1986:17001
1987:19501
1988:21479
Final:23734

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