Dimensions
Overall Length |
108 in (2750 mm) |
Wheelbase |
57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Overall Height, ROPS Extended |
90 in (2288 mm) |
Height to Top of ROPS Folded |
73 in (1843 mm) |
Overall Width (max rear tread) |
47 in (1202 mm) |
Ground Clearance (front axle) |
7.7 in (195 mm) |
Turning Radius (w/o brakes) |
98.8 in (2510 mm) |

Tires
Front Tread Range |
36.7 in (931 mm) |
Rear Tread Spacing |
35.2 in (895 mm) |
Front Tire Size, R3 Turf |
18×8.50-10 |
Rear Tire Size, R3 Turf |
26×12-12 |
Front Tire Size, R4 |
18×8.5-10 4PR |
Rear Tire Size, R4 |
26×12-12 4PR |

Weight
Operating Weight |
1446 lb (656 kg) |
Shipping Weight (base machine) |
1345 lb (610 kg) |
Front Weight (each) |
42 lb (19 kg) |
Front Axle Capacity |
1349 lb (612 kg) |
Rear Axle Capacity |
1576 lb (715 kg) |
Engine Details
Number of Cylinders |
3 |
Engine Make |
Yanmar |
Engine Model |
Yanmar 3TNM74F-NCJT |
Displacement |
60.6 cu in (0.993 L) |
Bore |
3.0 in (74 mm) |
Stroke |
3.1 in (77 mm) |
Gross Horsepower |
21.5 hp (16.0 kw) |
PTO Horsepower |
14.9 hp (11.1 kw) |
Power Measured @ |
3200 rpm |
Peak Torque |
39.8 lb ft (54 Nm) |
Torque Measured @ |
2400 rpm |
Low Idle Speed |
1575 rpm |
High Idle Speed |
3370 rpm |
Compression Ratio |
23.5:1 |
Fuel System |
Indirect Injection |
Fuel Consumption |
1.4 gal/hr (5.3 L/hr) |
Lubrication System |
Pressurized |
Cooling System |
Water pump |
Air Cleaner |
Dry with Safety Element |
Aspiration |
Naturally aspirated |
Emissions Compliance |
US EPA Tier 4 Final + EU Stage V |

Electrical System
Operating Voltage |
12 V |
Alternator |
40 amp |
Battery Size |
12 V, 45 Ah, CCA 500, 22NF BCI (TY26498B) |
Starter Size |
12 V, 1.6 hp (1.2 kw) |
Working Lights |
2 front headlights + 2x LED front lights + 2 tail lights + 2 turn lights |

Operator Station
ROPS |
Foldable ROPS |
Operator Platform |
One-piece semi flat |
Operator Seat |
Spring suspension seat |
Seat Belt |
Seat belt integrated with ROPS |
Gear Shift Location |
Left Hand Side |
Instrument Panel |
Tach/hour meter; oil-pressure indicator light; alternator-indicator light; flashing-warning lights; coolant-temperature light |
PTO (Power Take-Off)
Control |
Independent |
Rear PTO Speed |
540 rpm |
Mid PTO Speed |
2100 rpm |
PTO Clutch |
Wet disc |
PTO Brake (Mid and Rear) |
Wet disc |
Engagement Method |
Electrohydraulic |

Transmission
Type |
2 range hydrostatic transmission |
Number of Gears |
2F / 2R |
Max Travel Speed, Low Range (Forward and Reverse) |
4.1 mph (6.6 km/h) |
Max Travel Speed, High Range (Forward and Reverse) |
9.1 mph (14.6 km/h) |
Forward / Reverse Control |
Twin Touch Pedals |
Service Brakes |
Wet disc (left-hand pedal) |
Steering |
Power steering |
Cruise Control |
No |
Creeper |
No |
MFWD Engagement |
On-the-go |
Left-Hand Reverser |
No |
Differential Lock |
Yes |
Final Drive Type |
Spur Gear |
Hydraulic System
Type |
Open center hydraulics |
Pump Type |
Gear pump |
Implement Pump Flow |
3.5 gal/min (13.2 L/min) |
Steering Pump Flow |
3.5 gal/min (13.2 L/min) |
Total Pump Flow |
7 gal/min (26.4 L/min) |
Max Operating Pressure |
2000 psi (13800 kPa) |
Remote Control Valves |
2 |

3-Point Hitch
Draft Control |
Sensing Position control |
Rockshaft Control Type |
Select Control |
iMatch Quick-Hitch Compatibility |
Yes |
3-Point Hitch Category |
Limited Category 1 |
3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity @ 24″ |
758 lb (344 kg) |
3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity @ ends |
1177 lb (534 kg) |
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity |
5.6 gal (21.2 L) |
Engine Oil Capacity (w/ filter) |
0.71 gal (2.7 L) |
Cooling System Capacity |
0.98 gal (3.7 L) |
Hydraulic / Transmission Oil Capacity |
3.3 gal (12.3 L) |
Front Axle Capacity |
0.74 gal (2.8 L) |
John Deere 1023E Filters
Engine Oil Filter |
M806418 |
Hydraulic / Transmission Oil Filter |
LVA16054 |
Inline Fuel Filter |
AM116304 |
Fuel Filter |
MIU804763 |
Engine Air Filter (Primary) |
M113621 (SN: – JJ117913)
LVU34503 (SN: JJ117914 – ) |
Engine Air Filter (Secondary) |
M123378 (SN: – JJ117913)
LVU34504 (SN: JJ117914 – ) |
JD 1023E Filter Pack, SN (- JJ117913) |
LVA21035 (M806418, LVA16054, AM116304, MIU804763, M113621) |
JD 1023E Filter Pack, SN (JJ117914 -) |
TA15270 (M806418, LVA16054, AM116304, MIU804763, LVU34503) |

JD 1023E Attachments
The John Deere 1023E Sub-Compact Utility Tractor is engineered for maximum versatility, offering a powerful yet easy-to-operate platform that adapts to a wide range of year-round tasks.

Designed with quick-attach systems and compatibility with numerous implements, the 1023E can be transformed in minutes to tackle everything from landscaping and material handling to snow removal and property maintenance.

Front Loaders for 1023E
Model |
120R Loader |
120E Loader |
Height (to pin) |
72.0 in (1828 mm) |
71.2 in (1809 mm) |
Clearance (at full height – bucket level) |
65.6 in (1666 mm) |
65.1 in (1653 mm) |
Clearance, dumped bucket |
51.3 in (1304 mm) |
54 in (1371 mm) |
Dump Reach (at maximum height) |
27.5 in (698 mm) |
22.5 in (571 mm) |
Reach (at ground level – bucket level) |
50.7 in (1288 mm) |
46.3 in (1176 mm) |
Dump angle |
40.5° |
40.1° |
Dump angle, ground |
115.4° |
114° |
Rollback angle |
30.1° |
31.2° |
Boom Breakout force (at pin) |
1963 lbf (890 kgf) |
1808 lb (806 kg) |
Boom Breakout force (at 500 mm) |
1335 lbf (606 kgf) |
1238 lb (552 kg) |
Bucket Breakout force (at ground-level) |
1659 lbf (753 kgf) |
1559 lb (707 kg) |
Bucket Breakout force (at maximum height) |
1428 lbf (648 kgf) |
1330 lb (593 kg) |
Lift to full height (at pin) |
803 lb (364 kg) |
825 lb (375 kg) |
Lift to full height (at 500 mm) |
553 lb (251 kg) |
570 lb (259 kg) |
Lift to full height (at 500 mm) w/ MSL |
726 lb (330 kg) |
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Lift to 1.5m (at pin) |
957 lb (434 kg) |
944 lb (429 kg) |
Lift to 1.5m (at 500 mm) |
688 lb (312 kg) |
680 lb (309 kg) |
Digging Depth |
3.4 in (86 mm) |
4.0 in (101 mm) |
Front Loader Weight |
626 lb (283.9 kg) |
486 lb (220.5 kg) |
Bucket Weight |
183 lb (83 kg) |
117 lb (53 kg) |

For front-end work, the 120R and 120E loaders provide excellent lifting and loading capability, while options like the AF10F front blade, AP10F and AP11F pallet forks, AM20F manure forks, AV20F root grapple, AY11F 4-in-1 bucket, MG20F mechanical grapple, and PG11 pallet fork grapple expand the tractor’s ability to handle materials efficiently. The SA20F skid steer carrier adapter further broadens compatibility with a variety of skid steer-style attachments.
John Deere 260B Backhoe
Model |
John Deere 260B |
Bucket Digging Force (SAE) |
2036 lbf (9.06 kN) |
Dipperstick Digging Force (SAE) |
1187 lbf (5.28 kN) |
Boom Lift Capacity |
285 lb (129 kg) |
Digging Depth |
74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Reach from Swing Pivot |
102.4 in (2600 mm) |
Loading Reach (bucket at 60°) |
31.5 in (800 mm) |
Loading Height (bucket at 60°) |
59.0 in (1500 mm) |
Bucket Rotation |
180° |
Swing Arc |
150° |
Angle of Departure |
20° |
Stabilizers Spread Width |
59.0 in (1500 mm) |
Transport Height |
66.9 in (1700 mm) |
Weight (w/ 16″ bucket) |
682 lb (309 kg) |
Bucket Width / Capacity |
8 in (203 mm) / 0.42 ft3 (0.011 m3)
12 in (305 mm) / 0.66 ft3 (0.019 m3)
16 in (406 mm) / 0.9 ft3 (0.025 m3) |

The 1023E also supports the 260B backhoe for digging tasks, along with post hole diggers.
Material Handling
Model |
Description |
AF10F |
60 in Loader Mounted Front Blade |
AM20F 50″ |
50 in Manure Fork |
AM20F 60″ |
60 in Manure Fork |
AP10F |
Pallet Fork |
AP11F |
Pallet Fork |
AV20F |
53 in Root Grapple |
AY11F |
53 in Bucket 4-in-1 |
MG20F |
Mechanical Grapple |
PG11 |
Pallet Fork Grapple |
SA20F |
Skid Steer Carrier Adapter |
52 in Rotary Broom |
Angle broom from 0-27°, right or left. Quick-Hitch |
64 in Rotary Broom |
Angle broom from 0-27°, right or left |
Digging Attachments
Model |
Description |
PHD100 Post Hole Digger |
Auger length: 36 in (914 mm) |
PHD125 Post Hole Digger |
Auger length: 36 in (914 mm) |
260B Backhoe |
Digging depth: 74.8 in (1900 mm) |

Mowing and Cutting
Flail mowers, grooming mowers, rotary cutters, and AutoConnect mid-mount mowers for landscaping and property care. Material collection systems, available in multiple capacities, make lawn maintenance simple and efficient, while box blades, land planes, power rakes, and rear blades provide grading and leveling capabilities.

Model |
Description |
54D AutoConnect Mid-Mower |
54 in cutting width. 1 to 4 in (25-102 mm) cutting height adjustable from tractor seat |
60D AutoConnect Mid-Mower |
60 in cutting width. Up to 5.5 in (140 mm) cutting height adjustable from tractor seat, model dependent |
MC2014 Material Collection System |
Hopper capacity: 14 bushel (393.3 L) |
MC2120 Material Collection System |
Hopper capacity: 20 bushel (704.8 L) |
3-Bag Power Flow Material Collection System |
14 bushel (493.3 L) capacity. Large diameter chute. Sealed hopper top |
FL1053 Flail Mower |
Working width: 53 in (1350 mm) |
GM4060E Grooming Mower |
Working width: 60 in (1524 mm) |
RC4048 Rotary Cutter |
Working width: 4 ft (1.2 m) |
Blades and Grading
Model |
Description |
BB5048L Box Blade |
Working width: 48 in (1219 mm) |
BB5060L Box Blade |
Working width: 60 in (1524 mm) |
LP2054L Land Plane |
Working width: 54 in (1372 mm). Scarifiers: 4 |
PR1148 Power Rake |
Working width: 48 in (1219 mm) |
RB2060L Rear Blade |
Width: 60 in (1524 mm). Duty: Economy |
RB5048L Rear Blade |
Width: 48 in (1219 mm). Duty: Economy |
RB5060L Rear Blade |
Width: 60 in (1524 mm). Duty: Economy |

Snow Removal Attachments
Model |
Description |
AF10F |
60 in Loader Mounted Front Blade |
AS10F 48″ |
48 in (1219 mm) Snow Push |
AS10F 60″ |
60 in (1524 mm) Snow Push |
54″ Front Blade |
Quick-Hitch Front Blade |
60″ Front Blade |
Quick-Hitch Front Blade |
52″ Quick-Hitch Rotary Broom |
Angle broom from 0-27°, right or left |
60″ Rotary Broom |
Angle broom from 0-27°, right or left |
47″ Quick-Hitch Snow Blower |
Fingertip control of lifting/lowering blower |
54″ Quick-Hitch Snow Blower |
Hydraulically lift and lower blower with your fingertips |
47″ Heavy Duty Snow Blower |
16 in (406 mm) auger features double-center flighting |
54″ Heavy Duty Snow Blower |
Clearing width: 54 in (1372 mm) , height of opening 23 in (584 mm), auger Diameter 16 in (406 mm) |
For winter work, the 1023E accommodates a full lineup of snow removal tools, including front blades, snow pushes, quick-hitch snow blowers, heavy-duty snow blowers, and rotary brooms with adjustable angles for precision clearing. Combined with quick-hitch compatibility and a wide range of hydraulic and mechanical attachments, the John Deere 1023E delivers the flexibility to handle demanding jobs across every season with ease.