Bobcat 331 vs John Deere 50 P-Tier

The John Deere 50 P-Tier is the heavier machine, at 4.79 t against 3.27 t, and the Bobcat 331 has more power (29.9 kW against 26.8 kW).

The Bobcat 331 is ahead on: more power, faster, lower to transport. The John Deere 50 P-Tier is ahead on: digs deeper, dumps higher, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat 331 and the John Deere 50 P-Tier drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Bobcat 331
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At a glance

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

Figure	Bobcat 331	John Deere 50 P-Tier
Operating weight	3,273 kg	4,790 kg
Net powerHigher is better	29.9 kW+12%	26.8 kW
Max digging depthHigher is better	3.101 m	3.53 m+14%
Max dumping heightHigher is better	3.089 m	4.07 m+32%
Bucket digging forceHigher is better	31 kN	37 kN+18%
Pump flowHigher is better	91 L/min	120 L/min+32%
Fuel tankHigher is better	57.9 L	70 L+21%
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	5.6 km/h+33%	4.2 km/h
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better	2.391 m+5%	2.53 m
Overall length	4.88 m	5.47 m

All specifications

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FigureBobcat 331 John Deere 50 P-Tier

Dimensions

Overall length4.88 mTravel position; 4,882 mm in the O&M manual5.47 m

Overall height (to top of cab)2.391 m2,394 mm in the O&M manual2.53 mcanopy and cab

Swing centre to front (transport)3.493 mNot published

Engine cover height1.476 m1.59 mengine cover height

Ground clearance, counterweight0.511 m532 mm in the O&M manual0.61 m

Blade height0.378 m0.375 m

Overall width1.54 mOver tracksNot published

Shoe width0.32 mRubber track0.4 mrubber track

Upperstructure widthNot published1.85 m

Width of crawlerNot published2 mundercarriage width

Ground clearance (minimum)Not published0.34 m

Tail swing radiusNot published1 m

Track length on groundNot published2 msprocket centre to idler centre

Track lengthNot published2.5 m

Performance

Max digging height4.539 m5.75 m

Max dumping height3.089 m4.07 m

Max digging depth3.101 m3.53 m

Max vertical wall digging depth2.202 mNot published

Max reach at ground level4.874 mNot published

Stick length1.2 m1.38 mstandard arm

Bucket digging force31 kN37 kNISO

Rated lift capacity602 kgNot published

Swing speed9.2 rpm9.0 rpm

Minimum swing radius1.4 mNot published

Boom swing, left90°Not published

Boom swing, right50°Not published

Travel speed (high)5.6 km/h4.2 km/h

Travel speed (low)2.1 km/h2.5 km/h

Ground pressure29.4 kPa26.9 kPa (3.90 psi) canopy / 28.3 kPa (4.10 psi) cab, standard arm and counterweight, rubber track

Max digging reachNot published5.96 m

Min front swing radiusNot published2.21 m

Bucket capacityNot published0.16 m³

Arm digging forceNot published24 kN

Boom swingNot published80 deg. left / 60 deg. rightindependent swing boom

Weight

Operating weight3,273 kg4,790 kg

Operating weight (cab)Not published4,920 kg

Operating weight (long arm, canopy)Not published5,018 kg

Operating weight (long arm, cab)Not published5,148 kg

CounterweightNot published700 kgstandard

Additional counterweightNot published200 kgfitted with the long arm

Optional angle bladeNot published409 kgadded weight

Engine

Engine modelKubota V2203-EBYanmar 4TNV88C

Cylinders4D-series O&M manualNot published

Displacement2.2 L2.2 L

Net power29.9 kW (40.0 hp)SAE net at 2,400 rpm26.8 kW (35.9 hp)ISO 9249, at 2,400 rpm

EmissionsNot publishedEPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV

Hydraulics

Pump flow91 L/minTotal capacity; imperial 24 gpm120 L/min

Auxiliary circuit flow62 L/minNot published

Auxiliary circuit relief172 barNot published

Hydraulic systemNot publishedClosed-centre load sensing, 1 variable-displacement pump

Auxiliary flowNot published87 L/min

Service capacities

Fuel tank57.9 L70 L

Hydraulic tank29.5 L56 L

Engine oil, with filter7.1 L8.6 L

Cooling system15.1 LWithout heater, including recovery tank5 L

Final drive oil, each side1.6 LNot published

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter250 hoursFirst change at 50 hNot published

Fuel filters250 hoursNot published

Hydraulic filter500 hoursAlso at first 100 hNot published

Hydraulic oil1,000 hoursWith the filter; also at first 100 hNot published

Final drive oil1,000 hoursNot published

Coolant1,000 hoursOr every 6 monthsNot published

Swing circle and pinion grease50 hoursThree fittingsNot published

Pivot points grease10 hours21 placesNot published

Blade

Blade widthNot published2 m

Max blade heightNot published0.46 m

Max blade depthNot published0.36 m

Front attachment

Boom lengthNot published2.85 m

Stick length, long stickNot published1.69 m

Sources: Bobcat D-Series Excavators brochure (322, 325, 328, 331, 331E, 334, 337, 341), Machine.Market copy of the Bobcat Company brochure · John Deere 50 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure ME50PAU (23-07)

Drawn to scale

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

Bobcat 331John Deere 50 P-TierSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat 331 vs John Deere 50 P-Tier: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat 331 or John Deere 50 P-Tier?

By operating weight the John Deere 50 P-Tier is the biggest at 4.79 t, then the Bobcat 331 at 3.27 t.

Which has more power, the Bobcat 331 or John Deere 50 P-Tier?

The Bobcat 331: Bobcat 331 29.9 kW (40.0 hp), John Deere 50 P-Tier 26.8 kW (35.9 hp) (net power), a 12% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat 331 or John Deere 50 P-Tier?

The John Deere 50 P-Tier: Bobcat 331 3.101 m, John Deere 50 P-Tier 3.53 m (max digging depth), a 14% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat 331 or John Deere 50 P-Tier?

The John Deere 50 P-Tier: Bobcat 331 57.9 L, John Deere 50 P-Tier 70 L (fuel tank), a 21% 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.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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