Weight summary
The published John Deere 1050 weight is 2,933–4,140 lb (1,330–1,877 kg). The primary figure used for comparisons is 3,400 lb (1,542 kg), listed as 4WD Operating. The published configurations span 1,207 lb, a 41.2% difference from the lightest listed setup.
How this weight compares
Utility Tractor peers · 1,294 tractors in the benchmark.
Average
Low and high use the 10th and 90th percentiles of the peer group, which keeps one unusually light or heavy tractor from distorting the scale. Average is the peer-group mean.
Tractor profile
Model information
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
|---|---|
| Model | 1050 |
| Category | Farm tractor |
| Model years | 1980 – 1989 |
| Tractor type | Utility Tractor |
| Published weight variants | 4 |
Weight variants
Shipping, operating, ballasted and drivetrain/configuration weights are kept separate when the source publishes them separately.
| Weight type | Configuration | Weight | Metric | US tons | Variant / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD Shipping | — | 2,933 lb | 1,330 kg | 1.47 | — |
| 4WD Shipping | — | 3,142 lb | 1,425 kg | 1.57 | — |
| 4WD Operating | — | 3,400 lb | 1,542 kg | 1.7 | — |
| Ballasted | — | 4,140 lb | 1,877 kg | 2.07 | — |
How configuration changes the weight
Technical details
Dimensions
Power & weight ratios
Transport snapshot
Weight context
Tractors with similar weight
Useful reference points from the same dataset.
Closest by published weight
- Ford 741 (3400 lb)
- Ford 771 (3400 lb)
- Ford 820 (3400 lb)
- Ford 840 (3400 lb)
- Ford 850 (3400 lb)
Closest comparable tractors
- Massey Ferguson 1735M (3373 lb, 36.2 hp)
- Kubota L3560 (3483 lb, 37 hp)
- Ford 850 (3400 lb, 35.16 hp)
- Ford 860 (3400 lb, 39 hp)
- John Deere 40C (3351 lb, 38 hp)
John Deere 1050 weight FAQ
How much does a John Deere 1050 weigh?
The John Deere 1050 weighs 3,400 lb (1,542 kg) using the published 4WD Operating figure. Across the published configurations on this page, weight ranges from 2,933 to 4,140 lb (1,330 to 1,877 kg).
How much heavier is the 4WD John Deere 1050 than the 2WD model?
Published 2WD weight is 2,933 lb (1,330 kg), while published 4WD weight is 3,142–3,400 lb (1,425–1,542 kg). On a midpoint basis, the published 4WD configurations are about 338 lb heavier. Tires, transmission and other configuration differences can also affect the number.
What is the operating weight of the John Deere 1050 compared with shipping weight?
Published operating weight is 3,400 lb (1,542 kg), versus 2,933–3,142 lb (1,330–1,425 kg) for shipping weight. That is roughly 467 lb (15.9%) more than shipping weight. Operating weight is generally the more useful starting point when estimating a ready-to-use tractor.
How much does the John Deere 1050 weigh with ballast?
The published ballasted weight is 4,140 lb (1,878 kg). That is up to 1,207 lb (41.2%) above the lightest published configuration. Ballast can therefore change the practical hauling and ground-pressure picture substantially on this model.
Is the John Deere 1050 heavy or light for a utility tractor?
It is close to average for its peer group. The representative figure sits at about the 37th percentile, near the middle of the utility tractor peers. That puts it in the average range for this comparison. It is 1,863 lb lighter than the peer-group average of 5,263 lb.
How wide is the John Deere 1050 for transport?
The maximum published tractor width is 65 in (5.4 ft). That is 37 in under 8.5 ft before allowing for a loader, duals, implements or other equipment that may increase transport width.
