John Deere · Disc and Drum Mowers
Disc and Drum Mowers That Fit the John Deere 1023E
0 of 4 disc and drum mowers fit by the makers’ ratings, 0 fit with one thing to check, and 4 don’t. Each is checked against the 1023E’s 16 PTO hp, a Category 1 limited hitch and 758 lb lift at 24 in.
Answer
What Size Disc and Drum Mower Fits a 1023E
None of the 4 disc and drum mowers on this site fit the 1023E by the makers' published ratings. The ones that don't fit fail on horsepower (4), 3-point hitch (2), lift capacity (2).
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Not a fit
Disc and Drum Mowers the 1023E Can’t Run
These are outside the 1023E’s published specs. The reason is listed on each one.
MechMaxx DM53 53 in 3-Point Drum Mower
- Horsepower MechMaxx rates it for 25–40 tractor HP. The 1023E has 21 engine HP, below the minimum.
- 3-point hitch The implement is Category 1. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying.
- Lift capacity It weighs 408 lb. The 1023E lifts 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
- PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 1023E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
$2,199 lowest listed, MechMaxx
5.0 of 5 from 1 review at MechMaxx
Check price at Amazon →Prices checked October 2026. Freight varies.
Titan 3-Point 53 in Drum Mower
- Horsepower Titan Attachments rates it for 24–40 tractor HP. The 1023E has 21 engine HP, below the minimum.
- 3-point hitch The implement is Category 1. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying.
- Lift capacity It weighs 400 lb. The 1023E lifts 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
- PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 1023E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
$2,149.97 lowest listed, PalletForks.com
Check price at Amazon →- PalletForks.com $2,149.97
- Amazon $2,299.99
Prices checked October 2026. Freight varies.
MechMaxx DM6 6 ft 3-Point Disc Mower
- Horsepower MechMaxx rates it for 35–80 tractor HP. The 1023E has 21 engine HP, below the minimum.
- 3-point hitch The implement is Category 2. The 1023E has a Category 1 limited hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 1,001 lb. The 1023E lifts 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
- PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 1023E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
$4,859 lowest listed, Amazon
5.0 of 5 from 21 reviews at MechMaxx
Check price at Amazon →Prices checked October 2026. Freight varies.
MechMaxx DM8 8 ft 3-Point Disc Mower
- Horsepower MechMaxx rates it for 50–100 tractor HP. The 1023E has 21 engine HP, below the minimum.
- 3-point hitch The implement is Category 2. The 1023E has a Category 1 limited hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 1,191 lb. The 1023E lifts 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
- PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 1023E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
$5,999 lowest listed, MechMaxx
4.9 of 5 from 74 reviews at MechMaxx
Check price at Amazon →Prices checked October 2026. Freight varies.
The numbers used
1023E Specs Used to Check Disc and Drum Mowers
| Engine HP | 21 hp [1] |
|---|---|
| PTO HP | 16 hp [1] |
| 3-point hitch | Category 1 limited [1] |
| Lift at the lift points | Not published |
| Lift 24 in behind the lift points | 758 lb [1] |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm [2] |
| Rear remotes, standard | Not published |
How the check works
Horsepower is checked against the range the implement maker publishes, using PTO HP or engine HP the way the maker states it. Weight is checked against the 3-point lift 24 in behind the lift points, where an implement's weight sits. Anything the maker does not publish is shown as unknown, not estimated.
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Questions
1023E and Disc and Drum Mowers: Common Questions
What size disc and drum mower fits a John Deere 1023E?
None of the 4 disc and drum mowers on this site fit the 1023E by the makers' published ratings. The ones that don't fit fail on horsepower (4), 3-point hitch (2), lift capacity (2).
Can a John Deere 1023E run a 8 ft disc and drum mower?
Not by the published ratings of the models on this site. MechMaxx DM8 8 ft 3-Point Disc Mower: MechMaxx rates it for 50–100 tractor HP. The 1023E has 21 engine HP, below the minimum.
Is the John Deere 1023E heavy enough to lift a disc and drum mower?
John Deere rates the 1023E at 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points. The disc and drum mowers on this site weigh 400 to 1,191 lb.
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