John Deere has rolled out three new large-frame compact track loaders and two new skid steers under its P-Tier line, replacing models in the G Series.
On this episode of The Dirt, we get a close-up look at the new P-Tier 331 and 334 skid steers and 331, 333 and 335 CTLs. Emily Pagura, Deere product marketing manager, walks us through the many changes in these new compact machines.
One of the first big changes is a new cab, redesigned to be larger and quieter. Deere added loads of technology, including a 270-degree-view camera, and optional mastless 2D grade control, like what’s offered on its dozers and motor graders.
The loaders are made for handling high-flow attachments and get a more powerful hydraulic system designed to send pressure exactly where it’s needed.
Along with the new loaders, Deere rolled out three attachments to run with them: a cold planer and two mulching heads.
So to get a close-up look at Deere’s new compact loaders, check out the latest episode of The Dirt.
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In This Episode:
00:00 – John Deere P-Tier CTLs & Skid Steers
00:29 – How Many New P-Tier Machines are There?
01:26 – What Has Changed?
03:33 – PCLS Hydraulics
04:14 – What New Tech is on the Machines?
07:03 – Grade Control: Indicate Only or Automatic?
07:27 – John Deere SmartGrade
09:00 – New Attachments
10:42 – Hydraulic Cooling Package
11:22 – Final Thoughts
Video Transcript:
Bryan Furnace
Hi everybody. Welcome back to Equipment World. You're watching the dirt. I'm your host, Brian. And today we're here to talk to John Deere about the roll out of the new P-tier series of compact track loaders and skid steers.
Bryan Furnace
And I don't have all the details. So we're going to talk to our product expert and get to the bottom of this.
Bryan Furnace
Can you start with just a breakdown of what P-tier machines are being brought out in this series?
Emily Pagura
Absolutely. So we have five new models launching with this program two skid steer. So I'll start there. We have a 332 P-tier and a 334 P-tier. So that 330 is kind of an upgraded version of what you would have previously known as the 330 G series, and then that 334 is really a brand-new class that's own purpose-built beast of a machine.
Emily Pagura
And then we move into the compact track loaders, the kettles. We have three models there. So the 331 and 333 P- tier. Again those are going to be upgraded versions of those 331 and 333 G series that the market knows and loves. And then we're also introducing the brand new three 335 P-tier, which again, is in a class of its own beast of a machine.
Emily Pagura
And that thing's got a lot of power really purpose built for some heavy-duty attachments.
Bryan Furnace
Awesome. So for the existing machines that are kind of moving to the P tier series, can you give us an overview of some of the modifications and changes that have happened?
Emily Pagura
Absolutely. To all five of these machines are going to have a brand-new cap. And I think this is the thing that I am most excited about, because you notice that the second you sit down in that machine, the cab is larger and it's also a one-piece cab, so it is sealed and pressurized. You're not going to get a lot of dust and dirt in.
Emily Pagura
They're only what you track in on your boots. And it's also very, very quiet. Once you get in there and you get that door shut, you get that thing going. It's kind of an almost peaceful cab.
Emily Pagura
It is completely redesigned from operator. Feedback is the other exciting part, right? We listened to operators, they told us what they wanted, and that's exactly what we've got here. So you see a 20% improvement in visibility, which is great. No skid steers and the compact track loaders, compact machines, they're all over the place. And being able to see out is really important.
Emily Pagura
On a job site. We've got people and equipment and supplies kind of everywhere. Sometimes we've got a new radio in their hands, free calling, keep in touch with people on your job site. And then we also put our larger field switch module on there. So that 25 button zoom that you see and things like our larger wheel loaders you're getting now in the compact equipment as well.
Bryan Furnace
Okay. So now you feel really familiar. If you're familiar with the John Deere ecosystem.
Emily Pagura
You do. You very much do. Yeah. the other thing is we've upgraded the hydraulic system on those machines. So the 330 and 331 both have new hydraulic valves. They're going to get more power out of that. And then that upgraded 333 as well as the 334 and 335. All have pressure compensated loads setting or pistol's hydraulics, which is an exciting upgrade.
