• Orchard & vineyard
  • WhichTractor size: Compact
  • No lab test on file
  • 1996–2003

WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category

Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is

John Deere 1046 specs: hp, weight, years

LOMBARDINI LDW-1503 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 36.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

36.5 hp

27.2 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1046”, claimed

This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.

Weight
2,590 lb
3-point lift
1,521 lb
Hyd. flow
4.9 gpm
Top speed
18.6 mph

John Deere 1046 specs: key facts

  • The John Deere 1046 was built from 1996 to 2003.

  • The John Deere 1046 was sold under the John Deere badge and built by Goldoni.

  • The John Deere 1046 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 27.2 kW (36.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The John Deere 1046 is four-wheel drive (4WD).

  • The John Deere 1046 has a LOMBARDINI LDW-1503 engine, a 3-cylinder 1.55 L diesel unit.

  • The John Deere 1046 weighs 1,175 kg (2,590 lb) unladen.

  • The John Deere 1046 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.

  • The three-point hitch of the John Deere 1046 lifts 690 kg (1,521 lb) at the lower-link ends.

  • The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 1046 delivers 18.5 L/min (4.9 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1046”

How does the 1046 compare with its class?

  • Limitation:

    A three-point lift at the lower links of 690 kg is low for its class — 47% below the median of 1,300 kg across the 77 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

  • Limitation:

    A maximum engine torque of 86.3 N·m is low for its class — 37% below the median of 137 N·m across the 105 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

  • Strength:

    Twelve forward gears is high for its class — 100% above the median of 6 across the 178 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

  • Limitation:

    A 20 L fuel tank is low for its class — 59% below the median of 48.2 L across the 163 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

  • Worth knowing:

    An unladen mass of 1,175 kg is low for its class — 34% below the median of 1,790 kg across the 179 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

Derived by WhichTractor from 179 comparable records. How we work this out

Illustration of the 1996–2003 John Deere 1046, a 36 hp narrow orchard and vineyard tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

How much horsepower does a 1046 have?

The only figure for the 1046 is 36.5 hp (27.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
36.5 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1046”

What engine is in a 1046?

A 1046 has an LOMBARDINI LDW-1503, a 3-cylinder 1.55 L diesel engine.

Engine — 1046 engine specifications
Make & modelLOMBARDINI LDW-1503
Cylinders3, liquid-cooled
Displacement94.6 ci · 1.55 L
Max torque64 lb·ft · 86.3 N·m
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1046”

How much will a 1046 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

A 1046 lifts 1,521 lb (690 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.

Hydraulics & PTO — 1046 hydraulics and PTO specifications
SystemLoad sensing
Pump flow4.9 gpm · 18.5 L/min
Pressure1,015 psi · 70 bar
Hitch categoryCategory 1
Lift at ends1,521 lb · 690 kg
Rear PTO540 rpm / 1000 rpm @ 2,608 engine rpm

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1046”

What transmission does a 1046 have?

Transmission specifications for the 1046 are below.

Transmission — 1046 transmission specifications
SteeringHydrostatic Ognibene steering
Top speed18.6 mph · 30 km/h

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1046”

How much does a 1046 weigh?

A 1046 weighs 2,590 lb (1,175 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 1046 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight2,590 lb · 1,175 kg
Wheelbase63.0 in · 1,600 mm
Length108.3 in · 2,750 mm
Width46.5 in · 1,180 mm
Height75.2 in · 1,910 mm
Ground clearance11.2 in · 285 mm
Front track35.7–45.9 in · 908–1,166 mm
Rear track32.3–40.4 in · 820–1,026 mm

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1046”

What oil does a 1046 take, and how much?

A 1046 engine takes 3.7 qt (3.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

1046 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil3.7 qt · 3.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1046” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission23.2 qt · 22.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1046” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle3.0 qt · 2.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1046” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system6.9 qt · 6.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1046” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Common questions about the John Deere 1046

Is a 1046 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The John Deere 1046 is four-wheel drive (4WD).

What PTO does a 1046 have?

A 1046 has a 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1046”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 1046 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106997 · revision 885996. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document