Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
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The John Deere 1050K is a large crawler dozer designed for heavy earthmoving, site preparation, land clearing, and bulk material handling. It is part of John Deere's K-Series dozer line and is commonly used in construction, mining support, forestry, and infrastructure projects. The 1050K features a high-horsepower diesel engine, hydrostatic transmission, and a heavy-duty undercarriage for traction and pushing power in demanding ground conditions. Available blade configurations and optional attachments support grading, ripping, and dozing applications. The machine is built for durability, operator visibility, and control in rough terrain and high-production work environments.
| Engine Power hp (kW) | 350 (261) Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Engine Type | John Deere PowerTech PSS 6135 Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Weight lbs (kg) | 95,400–96,100 (43,270–43,590) Starting 2022 Model Year |
| Ground Clearance | 1.40 ft (0.43 m) |
| Track Gauge | 6.20 ft (1.89 m) |
| Aspiration | Yes |
| Displacement | 6.80 cu in (111.43 cu cm) |
| Engine Model | PowerTech PSS 6068 |
| Make | J. Deere PowerTech |
| Net Power | 205.00 hp (152.87 kw) |
| Power Measured @ | 1800 rpm |
| Fuel Capacity | 368.00 gal (1,392.88 l) |
| Operating Weight | 19,304.00 lbs (8,756.16 kg) |
| Max Speed - Forward | 11.00 mph (17.70 kph) |
| Max Speed - Reverse | 9.70 mph (15.61 kph) |
| Number of Forward Gears | 1 |
| Number of Reverse Gears | 1 |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic |