Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The John Deere 1050K is a crawler dozer designed for heavy earthmoving, grading, and site preparation work. It is part of John Deere's K-Series dozer line and is used in construction, land clearing, mining support, and large-scale material handling applications. The 1050K features a high-horsepower diesel engine, hydrostatic drive, and a heavy-duty undercarriage built for traction and durability in demanding ground conditions. Typical configurations include straight or semi-U blades, ripper options, and operator cab packages with integrated controls. The model is recognized for its size, pushing capacity, and suitability for production dozing and rough terrain operations.
| 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 |