Head to head
John Deere 334 P-Tier against John Deere 335 P-Tier
The John Deere 334 P-Tier saves $25,834; only the John Deere 335 P-Tier runs tracks, so their advertised capacities are not measured the same way; only the John Deere 335 P-Tier runs rubber tracks.
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These two are rated differently on purpose. A wheeled skid steer is rated at half its tipping load and a track loader at 35 per cent, because the track machine holds back more reserve. So the capacity rows below are not a like-for-like contest, and the tipping load row is the closer thing to one.
| Spec | John Deere 334 P-Tier | John Deere 335 P-Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $117,805 | $143,639 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 4,000 lbs | 4,025 lbs |
| Rated at | 50% of tipping load | 35% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 8,000 lbs | 11,500 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 4,000 lbs | 4,025 lbs |
| Engine power | 118 hp | 118 hp |
| Engine | Yanmar 4TNV94FHT | Yanmar 4TNV94FHT |
| Auxiliary flow | 25 GPM | 25 GPM |
| Lift height | 132 in | 132 in |
| Operating weight | 10,264 lbs | 12,300 lbs |
| Lift path | Vertical Lift | Vertical Lift |
| Rubber tracks | No | 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 334 P-Tier
- With 118 gross horsepower it's the strongest skid steer Deere has ever built, an 18% jump over the 332G, and operators running cold planers say it holds engine speed where the old machine would lug.
- The 4,000 lb rated operating capacity and 8,000 lb tipping load put it at the top of the wheeled class, handling loaded brick pallets and full buckets of wet material without drama.
- The optional 44 GPM / 4,000 psi high-flow package delivers hydraulic power that rivals dedicated milling machines, making it a favorite for asphalt planing and heavy mulching on firm ground.
- The 35.5-gallon fuel tank is enormous for a skid steer and supports true dawn-to-dusk operation on high-load hydraulic work without a mid-day fuel stop.
- Wheels beat tracks on pavement - for road work, demolition cleanup, and concrete yards it out-runs and out-lasts CTLs while costing far less in undercarriage wear.
- The 132-inch hinge pin height with vertical lift loads tri-axle dump trucks cleanly, and self-leveling keeps pallet forks flat through the whole lift path.
- At over 10,000 lbs before attachments, it needs heavy-duty transport, and the days of hauling your skid steer behind a pickup are over at this size.
- The extra horsepower and big hydraulics burn fuel quickly under load - owners running planers report consumption closer to a small excavator than a typical skid steer.
- It's brand new to the market, so long-term reliability of the higher-output engine tune and 4,000 psi hydraulic system is still unproven.
- The physical size that enables the capacity works against it in tight residential lots where a mid-frame machine maneuvers much more easily.
- Tier 4 Final aftertreatment with DEF adds running cost and complexity, and regens interrupt work more often when the machine idles between milling passes.
- Wheeled machines fall short in mud and on slopes, so mixed-surface contractors may be pushed to the 335 P-Tier CTL and its higher price instead.
John Deere 335 P-Tier
- With 118 gross horsepower and over 100 hydraulic horsepower in high-flow trim, it's the most powerful CTL Deere has ever offered, and mulching crews report production rates rivaling dedicated forestry machines.
- The 11,500 lb tipping load and 4,025 lb ROC handle loaded pallets, grapple loads, and full rock buckets that push smaller large-frames to their limit.
- The optional SG96 dozer blade with SmartGrade turns it into a legitimate small-dozer alternative, letting one machine cut pads, then swap to forks or a mulcher the same day.
- The 36-gallon fuel tank supports a genuine full day of high-load hydraulic work, a real advantage over competitors that need midday refueling on mulching jobs.
- The long undercarriage and 12,300 lb operating weight keep it planted craning loads at the 132-inch hinge pin height, with stability that surprises operators moving up from mid-frames.
- It undercuts the Cat 285 and Case TV620B on typical transaction price while offering comparable capability, making it strong value at the top of the market.
- A SmartGrade, high-flow, dozer-blade machine prices well into six figures, so buyers need steady production work to justify it over a 331 or 333 P-Tier.
- At 12,300 lbs bare and over 13,500 with the blade, transport demands CDL-class towing, which limits who can move it between jobs.
- Fuel consumption under full hydraulic load is closer to a small dozer than a typical CTL, and owners report the 36-gallon tank is necessary rather than generous.
- Undercarriage costs scale with the machine - tracks, rollers, and idlers for the big frame are among the priciest in the compact category.
- Deere's dealer network skews agricultural in some regions, and construction-specific service expertise for SmartGrade issues can mean travel time for a tech.
- Early buyers absorb both first-year software teething issues and unknown resale, a double risk on a machine this expensive.