testing out a John Deere 333 skid steer with the dozer blade

[@winnipeger99]

Love my 333, we were stretched out one week and i had to use it for base in a parking lot. I pushed 30 triple axle loads of 4” down in a day 🤣 climb the pile just like a dozer I was really impressed.

[@donalddondero4402]

When your running the Deere do you have the EZ grade enabled ?

[@winnipeger99]

@@donalddondero4402 nope I prefer grading by eye, we string to get within half an inch for asphalt.

[@38baby2]

@@winnipeger99 another fellow operator that actually runs the machine and doesn’t let the machine run him

[@allenlong3939]

Nice use of the curl to control height. I believe that is the best way.

[@deathheadmothman11]

This video solidifies the reason Im buying the 2020 325G with the 96" Dozer blade. So much you can finish with this setup. Cant wait to take possession of my High track. Plenty of POWER in that machine to move anything you need. Thank you TOM SHORT at R.D.O. in Gilbert Az. for giving the BEST deal in the country.

[@38baby2]

Ah yes cause toms gonna see this

[@rachelbartels8837]

How do you angle the blade left or right? Can’t figure out the joystick maneuver.

[@jeffreid3341]

Seemed impressive

[@ianprince7118]

The machine was very impressive. I would honestly choose this over the cat.

[@jimmydavis8058]

@@ianprince7118 We traded Cat for Deere a few months back. Can’t beat the pushing power.

[@johnnytolley673]

I'll always love John Deere but I have a Kubota 95 right now that is really nice for the price and John Deere was about $12,000 more when I bought mine and I do understand why to a certain extent because I have ran the 333g and the power is unquestionable it is extremely powerful but I'm not crazy about the visibility on it. Having said that , if I had a pile of money I will definitely be getting one of these

[@diesellover6411]

What does that attachment cost

[@mikesbobcatservicesllc-mic6927]

That guy could make any blade look good he could put an ironing board on the front and grade with it

[@nxfedlt1]

So would you do this or a small track dozer like a D1 or 2? We have a 333g but not sure if i want to be pushing all that on the arms all the time. Did they have a cost yet for this system?

[@ianprince7118]

For what we do I'd choose this over a small dozer. Mainly for the versatility. But if your just non stop pushing dirt all day every day I'd go with a D1 or something around that size.

[@nxfedlt1]

@@ianprince7118 agree. Id use it for resi dirt work and lot prep.

[@ianprince7118]

@@nxfedlt1 yeah I'd go with a small dozer then. Unless you can justify using a skid steer. Btw they didn't have a price on it yet when I used it.

[@likeaboss860]

When the arms are all the way down it rests on the frame. No pressure on the arms when pushing

[@charlesbourgeois9029]

@@likeaboss860 sort of.

[@donalddondero4402]

Hello Ian whats your opinion on the Deere compared to the Cat ? Are you using EZ grade in the video ?

[@abikerinpa]

Keep the videos coming my new friend 😎

[@rp1645]

Does anyone out there use it on paving prep Wondering on those corner parking stall. The area a GRADER can't reach. Lots of big Blacktop contractors in my area use a box spreader on a 3 point hitch, behind a dedicated made front Loader backhoe. I see so meany black top guys with skis steers now. A small roller and skid steer on trailers. It seems like this would be better than a belly blade Tractor. Just my opinion.

[@EVM1978]

Ahh man, these vids that show gps equipped equipment where the gps automatics aren't being taken advantage of kill me. topcon gps makes it so easy for even a operator who barely knows gps to be able to bust out flat or sloped pads with out a model. Set up a base and do single point localization then create a flat pad at any elevation you choose from the cab of the machine is so easy. even better if theres a network then you dont even need a base, just run off the internet straight to the machine... if you cant tell im a big proponent of gps control on equipment.. makes a good operator great, and a okay operator good. less need for a grade setter to chase the machine all day...gets em out of the way so you can get your work done.

[@donalddondero4402]

I own the same machine but with only 2D slope with 2 D receivers See the short video above thats me in a indoor horse arena

[@ozlakota1]

yeah Komatsu is a problem don't have good service

[@brandywine1548]

Real speed was fine, but thank god for the no Justin beaver overture

[@andyl2221]

Almost 200 g , very expensive skid loader

[@joelindberg9386]

kubota makes the best machine on the market right now

[@donalddondero4402]

LOL

[@franciscolinera7618]

Not even

[@dugldo]

Takeuchi...

[@wjjmlg]

nobody cares what you like,. just operate the machine.....

[@supporterofeverythingyouli6255]

JD skidloaders are an EPIC FAILURE every model!

[@ianprince7118]

That's what I use to think also. But I was really impressed with this new model

[@zackstahl7574]

Dude your clueless!!!!!

[@thewitness9305]

@@zackstahl7574 Yea you are right, I literally just ran a brand new cat 299d3 and it doesn't have near the ass or stability the 333 does. Its smoother and i like the AC better but thats about it, cat's window is junk too, it distorts your view of the bucket area (mostly on the bottom sides)

[@cro-thehacker7018]

I have around 70-80 hours on my 333g and I love it over the all the cats..

[@supporterofeverythingyouli6255]

@@ianprince7118 OK well I had a 05 320 from 06 to 10 and it still was the biggest mistake of my life and I've been divorced, friend bought a similar one in 12 against my advice he finally got rid of it in 19.