Sub-Compact Tractor · 2011
The John Deere 1023E bridges the gap between lawn tractors and full agricultural equipment. With 23.5 horsepower (15.3 PTO HP), it handles demanding implements and attachments effectively. The hydrostatic transmission provides smooth, infinitely variable speed control. Loader-compatible for material handling tasks.
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Maximizes grip and stability across varied terrain.
The 1 Series is John Deere's sub-compact tractor lineup, offering diesel power, 4WD, and genuine tractor capability in the smallest package Deere makes. From the economy 1023E to the feature-rich 1026R, these tractors handle mowing, loading, and light property work for homeowners and estate owners who need more than a garden tractor.
Every 1 Series runs a 3-cylinder Yanmar diesel engine — compact, fuel-efficient, and built for the high-torque demands of loader work and PTO implements. Diesel outperforms gas engines of similar displacement in both torque delivery and fuel economy.
The 1025R and 1026R support John Deere's AutoConnect drive-over mower deck system. Simply drive over the deck, flip two levers, and you're ready to mow — no crawling under the tractor to connect PTO shafts or belt drives. Removal is just as easy.
The iMatch quick-hitch (available on 1025R/1026R) lets you connect and disconnect 3-point implements without leaving the seat. Back up to the implement, lower the hitch, and the iMatch self-aligns and locks — no wrestling with draft links and pin holes.
The 1 Series is small enough to fit through fence gates, store in a standard garage, and maneuver in tight spaces — but delivers genuine tractor capability with 4WD, a loader, rear PTO, and 3-point hitch. For many property owners, this is all the tractor they'll ever need.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Gross Horsepower | 23.5 HP |
| PTO Horsepower | 15.3 HP |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Displacement | 0.9L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated |
| Transmission & Drive | |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic |
| Forward Speeds | Infinite |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Hydraulics & Hitch | |
| Hydraulic Flow | 6.3 GPM |
| 3-Point Hitch | Category Limited I |
| Lift Capacity | 1,433 lbs |
| PTO | |
| PTO Type | Independent |
| PTO Speed | 540 RPM |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Operating Weight | 1,345 lbs |
| Length | 102.6" |
| Width | 47.3" |
| Wheelbase | 57.1" |
| Compatibility | |
| Front Loader | Yes |
| Mower Decks | 54 |
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| Specification | John Deere 1023E | — | — |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Gross HP | 23.5 HP | — | — |
| PTO HP | 15.3 HP | — | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | — | — |
| Displacement | 0.9L | — | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | — | — |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated | — | — |
| Transmission & Drive | |||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | — | — |
| Forward Speeds | Infinite | — | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | — | — |
| Hydraulics & Hitch | |||
| Hydraulic Flow | 6.3 GPM | — | — |
| 3-Point Hitch | Category Limited I | — | — |
| Lift Capacity | 1,433 lbs | — | — |
| PTO | |||
| PTO Type | Independent | — | — |
| PTO Speed | 540 RPM | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | |||
| Length | 102.6" | — | — |
| Width | 47.3" | — | — |
| Height | 86.2" | — | — |
| Wheelbase | 57.1" | — | — |
| Weight | 1,345 lbs | — | — |
| Fuel & Performance | |||
| Fuel Capacity | 5.6 gal | — | — |
| Pricing | |||
| Typical Price | $18,900 | — | — |
| MSRP From | $20,001 | — | — |
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