John Deere
John Deere 317 P-Tier
The John Deere 317 P-Tier is Deere's smallest compact track loader, replacing the 317G as the small-frame vertical-lift entry point to the CTL line. At roughly 8,400 lbs it still tows behind a standard pickup, while the P-Tier update brings a roomier sealed cab, standard EH ISO joystick controls, and options like ride control and a rearview camera. The 65 hp turbo Yanmar meets Tier 4 Final without DEF, and the vertical lift path with 2,125 lb rated capacity handles pallets and truck loading that radial small-frames struggle with.
Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓Still genuinely pickup-towable at around 8,400 lbs, so one truck and trailer can move it between jobs without CDL-class equipment.
- ✓Vertical lift with a 2,125 lb rated capacity clears dump truck sides and stacks pallets - rare abilities in the small-frame CTL class.
- ✓The P-Tier cab is a big upgrade over the 317G: more volume, better sealing, and pressurization that actually keeps dust out with the A/C option.
- ✓EH ISO joystick controls come standard with adjustable response, where the 317G made you pay extra or live with mechanical controls.
- ✓The 65 hp turbo Yanmar needs no DEF, and the simple Tier 4 solution keeps ownership easy for part-time operators.
- ✓Tracks spread the light footprint gently over finished lawns and wet ground, making it a favorite for irrigation and lawn-install crews.
- ✓Connect-under-pressure flat-face couplers and standard quick-attach make swapping among Deere's attachment catalog painless.
- ✓Free JDLink telematics and Deere's dealer network give small operators fleet-grade tracking, parts, and resale support.
Cons
- ✗No high-flow option exists, so the 17 GPM circuit rules out mulchers, cold planers, and other flow-hungry attachments.
- ✗The 65 hp engine works hard pushing a full bucket uphill, and operators coming from mid-frames notice the power ceiling quickly.
- ✗A loaded cab machine prices within reach of the 325 P-Tier, which offers substantially more capacity for not much more money.
- ✗Rubber tracks and undercarriage service add real cost per hour compared to the wheeled 318 P-Tier - budget for track replacement around 1,200-1,500 hours.
- ✗The small frame and short track base ride rougher over rutted ground than longer mid-frame CTLs.
- ✗Rated capacity fills up fast with dense materials - a pallet of block or wet sod pushes the machine to its limit.
- ✗The vertical-lift linkage adds pins and grease points over radial designs, slightly increasing daily maintenance.
- ✗Deere's small-frame CTL resale trails Kubota and Takeuchi in some regions where those dealers dominate the compact market.
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