Deere’s P-Tier Excavators: What are They and Why the New Name?

[@reloadnorth7722]

My first opportunity to operate an excavator was 1986. I was hooked. From back then on a 235 Cat, to the oil mines in Alberta (Fort Hills, Suncor, and Kearl Lake) operating Hitachi 8000 and Komatsu 8000 seemed to fly bye. I am retired now and don't really miss it, but I would jump back on one of these new excavators to "have a feel" of the new technology. Great video.

[@nealequipment3777]

So big question. Obviously, the P Tier with grade control are going to have to be Electric over hydraulic controls. But are the cheaper G Tier still hydraulic over hydraulic controls? I have an Equipment Rental Business and for most of my renters the grade control is not something they will use, or at least very few. A lot of operators really still want hydraulic controls.

[@charlesbennett6242]

Thanks for all the info on the new Deere gear. 👍🙂

[@victorhervacioarbizo165]

very good machinery JOHN DEERE. It is beautiful.

[@ral3178]

What does P stand for, then X teir sounds confusing

[@newillplumbing]

I think I need a Deere 60P, whens the 60 getting a P series?

[@henrymahoney7072]

so are they just Hitachi -7 models? So Hitachi is doing all the hard work and Deere aren't mentioning that at all.

[@Brian-gw6di]

Hitachi and Deere have gone their separate ways. Hitachi no longer makes Deere excavators also not made in the same factories anymore

[@patrick-1589]

They are transitioning away indeed but it's not done yet, this year Hitachi is still producing for them. Don't know about G or P tier though.

[@Marco4569]

WOW up to 7% in fuel saving over le last model.... Isn t that incredible, will still swallow 400+ liters in a 350 for a 10 hours shift...

[@kineticexcavation4503]

Nice

[@priestguardian2587]

as a 30 yr experienced operator / nothing will beet experience LOL

[@normanhowe-gl2tq]

Modern technology is outstanding---until it's not!!!! I come from the old school thinking where an experienced operator is worth their wait in gold. An experienced operator knows his machine and a "novice" has no clue!!!

[@wolfinsheepsclothing775]

still has that old Hitachi interior

[@bulldozerguy85]

Deere is still behind the times compared to Cat.

[@googleuser4009]

I disagree, having operated both a lot, I think the Deere is better especially hydraulics. I am happy to see them end their partnership with Hitachi because the cab needs a big update as well and a few other things. I guess Cat makes larger models as well but overall the operability on Deere construction equipment is better in my experiences and opinion

[@lionelhollywood7275]

The P series is just copying the I machines from Komatsu … the Deere is not on the same level as the Komatsu meaning Komatsu >Deere

[@henrymahoney7072]

Komatsu suck dude. Deere are using badge engineered Hitachi. Hitachi and Volvo are the best machines out.

[@bdot6772]

Grade control in excavators is still pretty crappy

[@johnzadinya2181]

Most guys today can't operate. I can get it within an inch at least by eye. No need for grade control if you know what you're doing

[@bdot6772]

@johnzadinya2181 used to dig hundreds of meters of ditch per day with nothing but a paint mark on my stick. The new technology won't make a crappy operator good but it will make an excellent operator more excellent