Deere says customer input guided updates for skid steers, CTLs

John Deere says the G-Series machine updates boosted power, simplified maintenance and enhanced operator comfort. Photo: John DeereJohn Deere says the G-Series machine updates boosted power, simplified maintenance and enhanced operator comfort.
Photo: John Deere

John Deere says landscapers can now expect more power, productivity and uptime on the job with the manufacturer’s large-frame G-Series skid steers (330G, 332G) and compact track loaders (331G, 333G).

Improvements and several new features have been added to the machines in response to extensive feedback from customers, John Deere says, including better visibility simpler maintenance.

The biggest improvement on the large-frame G-Series, the company says, is the refined vertical-lift loader boom design that rises higher, reaches farther and lifts more. Height to hinge pin is 11 feet, enabling operators to load dump trucks, feed mixers, fill hoppers and the like. Plus, the new lift path extends an additional 6 inches from the machine.

The large frames also feature greater boom and bucket breakout forces, with horsepower that is comparable to a small backhoe or crawler, and work well in tight quarters. Increased rated operating capacities of up to 3,700 pounds enable the machines to handle heavy loads, while a 40-percent increase in breakout force makes lifting heavy loads easier.

John Deere says increased auxiliary hydraulic flow and power on the large frames means customers can make the most of an even broader range of attachments. Universal “Quik-Tatch” enables a switch from bucket to forks – among many other attachments – in seconds.

Deere’s “Quik-Tatch” system enables a switch from bucket to forks, among numerous other attachments, within seconds. Photo: John DeereDeere’s “Quik-Tatch” system enables a switch from bucket to forks, among numerous other attachments, within seconds.
Photo: John Deere

Deere says the generous standard and optional high-flow auxiliary hydraulics also support the use of powered attachments, such as hydraulic hammers, cold planers, mulching heads and trenchers. All auxiliary hydraulic lines and wiring on new machines are now routed through the boom, where they’re protected and out of the operator’s line of sight.

John Deere has also made several enhancements to the cab on the large-frame G-Series machines. An easy-access entryway, tightly sealed swing-out door, and ample foot and legroom simplify getting in and getting comfortable, the company says.

Unobstructed sightlines to the bucket corners, the edge of the tires or tracks, and the job site ahead and behind instill confidence in tight quarters, Deere says. An optional rearview camera displays the action behind the machine on an upfront monitor, while an optional LED lighting package provides front and side illumination for extended days and after-dark tasks.

As with other G-Series models, the large frames offer flexible control choices. Landscape contractors can choose between standard EH ISO controls, (EH) ISO joystick controls or options that are switchable between ISO- and H-patterns, or EH 3-way switchable controls that allow operations between ISO- or H-pattern, as well as hand and foot controls within the same machine.

John Deere says the cabs and floors are sealed and pressurized to keep out dust and excess noise, and a footwell clean-out makes debris management easier. Cab side windows also remove easily for cleaning.

The manufacturer also points to another improvement on the G-Series large-frame machines – the integration of John Deere WorkSight, an exclusive suite of telematics solutions that increases uptime while lowering operating costs. At its heart, “JDLink” Ultimate machine monitoring provides real-time data and health prognostics to suggest maintenance solutions that decrease downtime.

Remote diagnostics enable a dealer to read codes, record performance data and even update software without a trip to the job site.

Here’s a look at the model highlights:

330G Skid Steer Loader

  • Gross power: 91.2 horsepower
  • Rated operating capacity: 3,000 pounds
  • Bucket breakout force: 6,000 pounds
  • Operating weight: 8,770 pounds
  • Height to hinge pin: 11-foot vertical lift orientation

332G Skid Steer Loader

  • Gross power: 100 horsepower
  • Rated operating capacity: 3,600 pounds
  • Bucket breakout force: 7,750 pounds
  • Operating weight: 9,610 pounds
  • Height to hinge pin: 11-foot vertical lift orientation

331G Compact Track Loader

  • Gross power: 91.2 horsepower
  • Rated operating capacity: 3,100 pounds
  • Bucket breakout force: 6,000 pounds
  • Operating weight: 11,900 pounds
  • Height to hinge pin: 11-foot vertical lift orientation

333G Compact Track Loader

  • Gross power: 100 horsepower
  • Rated operating capacity: 3,700 pounds
  • Bucket breakout force: 7,750 pounds
  • Operating weight: 12,100 pounds
  • Height to hinge pin: 11-foot vertical lift orientation
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