Compact track loader (tracked)
John Deere 333G: specs & used buying guide
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Important: the 333G is a compact track loader (it runs on rubber tracks), not a wheeled skid steer. Buyers often shop it alongside skid steers, so it appears in skid-steer research, but it is a tracked machine with different ground performance, undercarriage maintenance, and cost profile.
Quick answer
The John Deere 333G is a large-frame compact track loader — not a wheeled skid steer — with a rated operating capacity around 3,700 lb and about 96.6 net horsepower. Its tracks give strong flotation and traction for soft or uneven ground. On the used market it appeals to buyers who need high capacity and tracked performance.
Key facts
- Machine type: compact track loader (rubber tracks), commonly cross-shopped with skid steers
- Rated operating capacity: 3,700 lb (1,680 kg), SAE
- Operating weight: approximately 12,100 lb (5,493 kg) with standard track
- Net power: approximately 96.6 hp (72.0 kW)
- Large-frame, high-capacity machine with available high-flow EH hydraulics
Overview
The John Deere 333G is a large-frame compact track loader — one of the higher-capacity machines in its class. Because it rides on rubber tracks, it floats and grips on soft, wet, or uneven ground far better than a wheeled skid steer, at the cost of undercarriage wear and higher purchase and operating cost.
Buyers frequently research the 333G alongside skid steers, which is why it appears in skid-steer shopping, but it is fundamentally a tracked machine. On the used market the undercarriage condition is the single biggest value driver.
Key specifications
| Machine type | Compact track loader (rubber tracks) |
|---|---|
| Rated operating capacity | 3,700 lb (1,680 kg)SAE rating. |
| Operating weight | ~12,100 lb (5,493 kg)With standard 450 mm track; varies by track and options. |
| Net power | ~96.6 hp (72.0 kW)At 2,500 rpm. |
| Hydraulics | High-flow EH availableConfirm whether a specific unit is so equipped. |
The 333G is a specific large-frame compact track loader in John Deere's G-series. Figures vary by track width and options; confirm the spec sheet and data plate for the specific unit.
Figures reflect the 333G with standard track. Operating weight varies with track width and options. Confirm the specific unit's configuration and hydraulic package.
Common applications
- Site work on soft, wet, or uneven ground
- Heavy material and pallet handling
- Grading and land clearing with attachments
- Running high-flow attachments (mulchers, cold planers) when equipped
- Loading and dozing tasks within its capability
Strengths
- High rated operating capacity for the class
- Track flotation and traction on soft or uneven ground
- Strong engine power and available high-flow EH hydraulics
- John Deere dealer and parts support
What to check on a used one
- Undercarriage wear (tracks, rollers, idlers, sprockets) is the biggest cost — inspect thoroughly
- Track machines run hard in mud and debris — check for packing and damage
- Confirm high-flow EH if you need it for attachments
- Higher weight raises transport cost and trailer requirements
How hours affect value
On a track loader, undercarriage condition can matter as much as engine hours. A higher-hour machine with a fresh undercarriage and good records may beat a lower-hour machine with worn tracks and rollers. Evaluate both together.
Inspection checklist
- Undercarriage: track wear, roller/idler/sprocket condition, and tension
- Hydraulics under load, including high-flow EH function if equipped
- Drive motors for even, strong drive both sides
- Loader arms, pins, and bushings for wear
- Cooling package and engine bay for debris packing
- Hour meter vs service records and any major repair history
Maintenance & records to ask for
- Confirm undercarriage service and any track/roller replacements
- Verify engine, hydraulic, and final-drive service history
- Ask about high-flow/EH system service if equipped
Attachments & transport
The 333G is often paired with demanding attachments. Confirm whether it has the high-flow EH package and that flow and coupler match your attachments.
At roughly 12,100 lb plus attachments, the 333G needs a substantial trailer and tow vehicle. Transport cost and permitting for heavier loads are real factors on distant purchases.
Questions to ask the seller
- How many hours are on the undercarriage, and has it been replaced or serviced?
- Is it high-flow EH equipped, and what attachments has it run?
- What ground conditions did it work in — mud, rock, or improved surfaces?
- Are there service records and major repair history, and can I run it under load?
Comparable models
- Kubota SVL75-2
Smaller-capacity compact track loader; lower cost and weight.
- Bobcat S770
Large wheeled skid steer cross-shopped when ground is firm and undercarriage cost is a concern.
Head-to-head comparisons
Side-by-side spec comparisons with the models buyers cross-shop most.
Frequently asked questions
Related buying guides
Sources & verification
Specifications on this page were triangulated against the publishers below and reviewed on the date shown. Figures vary by configuration and model year — always confirm the exact specs on the spec sheet and data plate of the specific unit.
- John Deere — official product specifications333G rated operating capacity, operating weight, and net power
- RitchieSpecs equipment specification databaseIndependent cross-check of operating weight, rated operating capacity, and engine power across configurations
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