John Deere
John Deere 325G
The John Deere 325G is the mid-size vertical-lift compact track loader in Deere's G-Series, slotting between the small 317G and the large-frame 331G. It's one of the most common CTLs on job sites and used lots in America, prized for its balance of capacity, simplicity, and Deere dealer support.
Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓The 325G hits the sweet spot of the G-Series lineup, and owners say the 2,590 lb capacity and 9,500 lb operating weight handle real production work while still trailering behind a one-ton pickup.
- ✓The vertical-lift boom with a 126-inch hinge-pin height loads tandem-axle dump trucks with room to spare, which loading-focused buyers specifically call out over radial rivals.
- ✓The Yanmar engine and simple, proven G-Series drivetrain have a reputation for racking up thousands of trouble-free hours, and the used market is full of high-hour examples still working daily.
- ✓Deere's massive dealer and financing network makes parts and service easy almost anywhere, especially for farm customers who already run green equipment.
- ✓The side-by-side cooling package cleans out easily and resists overheating in dusty, debris-heavy conditions that plague stacked coolers on other brands.
- ✓EH joystick controls with selectable response settings let operators tune the machine from smooth finish grading to fast production cycles.
- ✓The sealed and pressurized cab option is roomy and comfortable with a big swing-out door, and operators rate visibility to the bucket corners among the best in class.
- ✓Resale value is excellent because the 325G is one of the most in-demand used CTLs in the country, protecting owners at trade-in time.
Cons
- ✗The 21 GPM standard flow is on the low side for the class, so hungry attachments like mulchers effectively require the 32 GPM high-flow option.
- ✗The Yanmar's DPF emissions system draws recurring complaints about regen cycles interrupting work during light-duty idling.
- ✗Deere parts and dealer labor pricing is on the higher end, and owners note maintenance costs creep up over the machine's life.
- ✗Some operators find the EH controls take a learning curve and initially feel less direct than the pilot controls on older machines.
- ✗At 2,590 lb rated capacity it gives up some muscle to the Kubota SVL75-3 and Bobcat T76 in the same price bracket, which spec-shoppers notice.
- ✗The 325G has been superseded by the newer 325 P-tier naming, so buyers should confirm which generation they're being quoted.
- ✗New pricing reflects the Deere premium, and value shoppers note Case and Kubota often undercut it on sticker.
- ✗Undercarriage and track wear costs are typical of the class but still significant, especially when run on abrasive or paved surfaces.
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