Head to head
John Deere 333 P-Tier against New Holland C362
The John Deere 333 P-Tier saves $536; the New Holland C362 carries 490 lb more once both are rated the same way; the John Deere 333 P-Tier moves 0.8 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
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| Spec | John Deere 333 P-Tier | New Holland C362 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114,464 | $115,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 3,850 lbs | 6,200 lbs |
| Rated at | 35% of tipping load | 50% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 11,000 lbs | 12,400 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 3,850 lbs | 4,340 lbs |
| Engine power | 108 hp | 114 hp |
| Engine | Yanmar 4TNV94FHT | FPT |
| Auxiliary flow | 25 GPM | 24.2 GPM |
| Lift height | 132 in | 140 in |
| Operating weight | 12,183 lbs | 16,100 lbs |
| Lift path | Vertical Lift | Vertical 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.
New Holland C362
- 6200 lbs of rated capacity and a 12,400 lb tipping load let it pick loads that would flip any mid-frame CTL - full pallets of block or super sacks are routine.
- The 140-inch hinge pin height and Super Boom reach load the center of semi trailers and high-sided grain trucks with ease.
- The 114 hp FPT diesel keeps hydraulics and drive strong simultaneously, so it doesn't bog mid-cycle under heavy load.
- The 41.6 GPM high-flow option at 3450 psi feeds the most demanding mulchers and cold planers all day.
- Shares its platform with the proven Case TV620B, so the heavy-duty undercarriage and structures have real field history behind them.
- It undercuts the TV620B and other 6000-lb-class CTLs on price, making it the value pick at the extreme end of the market.
- The wide 300 Series cab with 8-inch display and backup camera stays comfortable and quiet even at full throttle.
- At 16,100 lbs it needs a 20k-plus trailer and CDL-class towing, so moving it between jobs is a logistics exercise.
- The purchase price and running costs approach small wheel loader territory, and some buyers conclude a loader is the better tool.
- New Holland's construction dealer network is thin, and few dealers stock parts for this low-volume flagship.
- Undercarriage wear on a machine this heavy is severe in rocky conditions - track and roller replacements are eye-wateringly expensive.
- The 114 hp engine carries full DEF aftertreatment with regen cycles that owners of simpler machines don't deal with.
- Standard 24.2 GPM flow is oddly modest for the class, making the high-flow option effectively required to exploit the machine.