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Cat 259D vs John Deere 333G

The John Deere 333G is the heavier machine, at 6.36 t against 4.01 t, and the John Deere 333G has more power (72 kW against 53.8 kW).

The Cat 259D is ahead on: faster, narrower to transport. The John Deere 333G is ahead on: more power, more torque, dumps higher, lifts or carries more, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 259D and the John Deere 333G drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

  1. Cat · compact track loader

    Cat 259D

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    John Deere 333G

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

FigureCat 259DJohn Deere 333G
Operating weight4,013 kg6,356 kg
Gross powerHigher is better55.4 kW74.6 kW+35%
Max torqueHigher is better265 Nm395 Nm+49%
Dump height with standard bucketHigher is better2.283 m2.69 m+18%
Rated operating capacityHigher is better921 kg1,848 kg+101%
Pump flowHigher is better76 L/min95 L/min+25%
Fuel tankHigher is better105 L114 L+9%
Top speedHigher is better13.7 km/h+9%12.6 km/h
Width over tracksLower is better1.676 m+18%2.05 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Ground contact length1.499 mNot published
Overall length of track1.999 mNot published
Length without attachment2.767 m3.1 m
Length with standard bucket3.486 mNot published
Overall height (to top of cab)2.111 mNot published
Maximum overall height3.915 mNot published
Height to bucket hinge pin3.075 m3.35 m
Bucket pin height at carry position0.198 mNot published
Reach at maximum lift and dump0.608 mNot published
Dump height with standard bucket2.283 m2.69 mfoundry bucket
Ground clearance0.226 m0.24 m
Angle of departure35°31°
Maximum dump angle52°Not published
Width over tracks1.676 m320 mm tracks; 1,755 mm with 400 mm tracks2.05 m
Turning radius from centre, machine rear1.561 mNot published
Turning radius from centre, coupler1.392 mNot published
Turning radius from centre, bucket2.184 mNot published
Maximum reach with arms parallel to ground1.305 mNot published
Rack back angle at maximum height87°Not published
Bucket pin reach at maximum lift0.238 mNot published
Overall lengthNot published3.71 m
Overall heightNot published2.3 m
Dump reachNot published0.71 m
Front turn radiusNot published2.18 m
Dump angle at full heightNot published48°full lift height
Bucket rollbackNot published35°ground level

Performance

Rated operating capacity921 kg1,848 kgSAE, 35% of tipping load
Rated operating capacity, 50% tipping load1,315 kgNot published
Tipping load2,631 kg5,280 kg
Tilt breakout force2,284 kgfNot published
Top speed13.7 km/h12.6 km/h2-speed, high
Ground pressure41.1 kPa320 mm tracks; 33.4 kPa with 400 mm tracks34.1 kPa (5.0 psi) with 450 mm tracks; 38.4 kPa (5.6 psi) with 400 mm tracks
Ground contact area0.96 m2320 mm tracks; 1.19 m2 with 400 mm tracksNot published
Rated operating capacity (50% tipping load)Not published2,640 kg
Breakout forceNot published6,243 kgf
Lift breakout forceNot published3,746 kgf
Travel speed (low)Not published8.5 km/h
Traction forceNot published5,221 kgftractive effort

Weight

Operating weight4,013 kg6,356 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C3.3B DIT (turbo)Yanmar 4TNV94FHTturbocharged, intercooled
Gross power55.4 kW (74.3 hp)SAE J199574.6 kW (100 hp)ISO 14396 at 2,500 rpm
Net power53.8 kW (72.1 hp)SAE J1349; 54.3 kW ISO 924972 kW (96.6 hp)SAE J1349 / ISO 9249 peak, at 2,500 rpm
Max torque265 NmPeak, at 1,600 rpm, SAE J1995395 Nmat 1,700 rpm
Displacement3.3 L3.1 L
EmissionsNot publishedEPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV
CylindersNot published4

Hydraulics

Pump flow76 L/minStandard flow loader hydraulic flow95 L/minstandard
Pump flow (high flow)112 L/minHigh-flow option156 L/mintotal with high-flow option
Max pressure230 bar23,787 kPa (3,450 psi)at couplers

Service capacities

Fuel tank105 L114 L
Cooling system14 LNot published
Engine oil, with filter11 LNot published
Hydraulic system, with tank50 LNot published
Hydraulic tank39 LNot published

Dozer blade (SmartGrade)

Blade widthNot published2.44 m
Blade heightNot published0.74 m
Maximum blade angleNot published24°plus/minus
Overall width with blade angledNot published2.258 m
Blade tiltNot published8°plus/minus
Length with dozer blade installedNot published3.94 m

Undercarriage

Track widthNot published0.45 mstandard on 333G; 400 mm optional
Track rollers (per side)Not published5 triple-flange all-steel

Sources: Cat 259D Compact Track Loader spec sheet AEHQ7122-02 (07-2017), Zeppelin (Cat dealer) copy of the Caterpillar PDF · John Deere G-Series Compact Track Loaders 325G / 331G / 333G brochure DKAGCTLL (07-21)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

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Cat 259DJohn Deere 333GSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 259D vs John Deere 333G: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 259D or John Deere 333G?

By operating weight the John Deere 333G is the biggest at 6.36 t, then the Cat 259D at 4.01 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 259D or John Deere 333G?

The John Deere 333G: Cat 259D 55.4 kW (74.3 hp), John Deere 333G 74.6 kW (100 hp) (gross power), a 35% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Cat 259D or John Deere 333G?

The John Deere 333G: Cat 259D 921 kg, John Deere 333G 1,848 kg (rated operating capacity), a 101% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 259D or John Deere 333G?

The John Deere 333G: Cat 259D 105 L, John Deere 333G 114 L (fuel tank), a 9% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 259D or John Deere 333G?

The Cat 259D: Cat 259D 1.676 m, John Deere 333G 2.05 m (width over tracks), a 18% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

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