Head to head
John Deere 333 P-Tier against JCB 4TS-8T Teleskid
The JCB 4TS-8T Teleskid saves $1,174; the JCB 4TS-8T Teleskid carries 149 lb more once both are rated the same way; the John Deere 333 P-Tier moves 1.0 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | John Deere 333 P-Tier | JCB 4TS-8T Teleskid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114,464 | $113,290 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 3,850 lbs | 3,999 lbs |
| Rated at | 35% of tipping load | 35% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 11,000 lbs | 11,426 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 3,850 lbs | 3,999 lbs |
| Engine power | 108 hp | 109 hp |
| Engine | Yanmar 4TNV94FHT | JCB EcoMax 4.4L |
| Auxiliary flow | 25 GPM | 24 GPM |
| Lift height | 132 in | 180 in |
| Operating weight | 12,183 lbs | 13,000 lbs |
| Lift path | Vertical Lift | Radial Lift |
| Rubber tracks | Yes | Yes |
| High flow available | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosed cab available | Yes | Yes |
| Two-speed travel available | Yes | Yes |
| Self-levelling available | Yes | Yes |
| A/C and heat available | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 yr / 2,000 hr | 2 yr / 2,000 hr |
What owners say about each
John Deere 333 P-Tier
- The 108.5 hp turbo Yanmar out-muscles the 333G it replaced by 8%, and operators cutting pads report it carries a full six-way blade through heavy clay without losing track speed.
- The 11,000 lb tipping load and 12,183 lb operating weight make it planted at full lift height, so loading tandems and feeding hoppers at the 132-inch hinge pin feels secure.
- Factory SmartGrade with Topcon 3D turns it into a true grading machine - site-prep crews say it puts finish grade within a tenth without a dedicated grader on smaller pads.
- The 36-gallon fuel tank runs a full day even under high hydraulic load, eliminating the mid-afternoon fuel stop that interrupted 333G mulching crews.
- Attachment Manager automatically configures flow and pressure for recognized attachments, protecting expensive tools from being run at the wrong settings.
- A SmartGrade-equipped unit with high-flow pushes well into six figures, territory where small dozers and used motor graders start to make financial sense.
- The ROC gain over the 333G is modest on paper, so owners who don't need the new cab or SmartGrade see limited reason to trade a low-hour G-Series.
- At over 12,000 lbs plus attachments, transport requires CDL-class towing, which complicates logistics for small outfits used to mid-frame machines.
- First-year electronics have shown teething issues, and SmartGrade calibration problems in early builds required multiple dealer visits for some owners.
- Undercarriage wear remains the dominant operating cost, and running the machine hard on rock or demolition sites eats tracks, rollers, and idlers quickly.
- Tier 4 Final DEF and regen cycles add running cost, and the bigger engine consumes fuel noticeably faster than the mid-frame machines when working hydraulic attachments.
- The high-tech cab and grade control mean more sensors and screens that only a dealer can diagnose, a concern for owners in remote areas.
JCB 4TS-8T Teleskid
- The 15-foot hinge pin height is untouchable in the CTL world - no conventional track loader comes close, so it loads silage trucks, hoppers, and second-story scaffolds that normally require a telehandler.
- The single-arm PowerBoom and side-entry door mean the operator never climbs over an attachment, with up to 60% better sightlines than twin-arm machines and a lifetime boom warranty.
- The 109 hp 4.4L EcoMax hits Tier 4 Final with no DPF, so there are no regen interruptions and less emissions plumbing to maintain.
- It retains full hydraulic flow at full boom extension - up to 42.3 GPM Super Flow at a selectable 3,300 or 4,000 psi - so attachments keep working at height and reach.
- It digs 3 feet below grade and reaches over 8 feet forward, letting one machine handle work that normally takes a CTL plus a mini excavator.
- The 3,999 lb retracted capacity is genuinely big-frame CTL territory, not a compromise for the telescoping ability.
- The cab is up to 33% larger than competitors, with a heated air-suspension seat, 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, and switchable ISO/H-pattern electro-hydraulic controls.
- Capacity falls to 1,878 lbs at full boom extension, so the spectacular reach numbers come with real load planning requirements.
- At $112,000-plus to start it's one of the most expensive compact loaders on the market, and the price climbs fast with Super Flow and options.
- It launched in April 2026, so long-term durability of the bigger telescoping boom is unproven and early buyers carry that risk.
- 13,000 lbs of operating weight before attachments demands serious truck-and-trailer capacity that many compact fleets don't have.
- JCB's compact dealer network trails Bobcat, Cat, and Deere in coverage, a bigger concern on a specialized flagship than a commodity machine.
- The left-side door is the only way in, so tight parking against that side locks the operator out.