- 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

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.
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.
| Make & model | LOMBARDINI LDW-1503 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 94.6 ci · 1.55 L |
| Max torque | 64 lb·ft · 86.3 N·m |
| Electrical system | 12 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.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 4.9 gpm · 18.5 L/min |
| Pressure | 1,015 psi · 70 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 1,521 lb · 690 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 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.
| Steering | Hydrostatic Ognibene steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 18.6 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.
| Unladen weight | 2,590 lb · 1,175 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 63.0 in · 1,600 mm |
| Length | 108.3 in · 2,750 mm |
| Width | 46.5 in · 1,180 mm |
| Height | 75.2 in · 1,910 mm |
| Ground clearance | 11.2 in · 285 mm |
| Front track | 35.7–45.9 in · 908–1,166 mm |
| Rear track | 32.3–40.4 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.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 3.7 qt · 3.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1046” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 23.2 qt · 22.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1046” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 3.0 qt · 2.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1046” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 6.9 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
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 1046 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106997 · revision 885996. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document