John Deere Product Details
331 P-Tier
Powerful Vertical‑Lift Performance in a Compact Footprint
The 331 P‑Tier combines a vertical‑lift boom design with strong breakout force and a high rated operating capacity, enabling precise material placement and efficient truck loading. Its compact track platform delivers excellent traction and stability, helping operators work confidently on soft ground while maintaining the performance expected from a larger machine.
Premium Cab Designed for Long Workdays
A completely redesigned, sealed, and pressurized cab delivers a quieter, cleaner, and more comfortable work environment. Increased glass area improves visibility, while ergonomically positioned joysticks, a redesigned switch module, and available heated and ventilated seating help reduce fatigue and keep operators productive throughout long shifts.
Additional Attachment Offerings for Optimal Pairing
Availability of over 100 John Deere attachments allows the 331 P‑Tier to move seamlessly between tasks such as grading, material handling, and site preparation. Advanced electrohydraulic controls make attachment operation smooth and responsive, while optional technology features—including grade‑management readiness—help operators work more efficiently and precisely as jobsite demands change.
Key Specs
| Manufacturer | Yanmar® |
| Model | 4TNV94FHT |
| Displacement | 186.33 cu in. |
| Travel speed low | 5.5 mph |
| Travel speed high | 8.5 mph |
| Hydraulic horsepower standard flow (calculated) | 50.32 hp |
| Advertised tipping load with construction bucket | 9000 lb. |
Engine
| Manufacturer | Yanmar® |
| Model | 4TNV94FHT |
| Non-road emission standards | Final Tier 4 |
| Engine cylinders | 4 |
| Net power (SAE J1349, ISO 9249) at 2500 rpm | 94.96 hp |
| Rated gross power (ISO 14396) at 2500 rpm | 97.89 hp |
| Rated gross power (ISO 14396) at 2600 rpm | 98 hp |
| Peak torque at 1700 rpm | 281.75 lb-ft |
| Displacement | 186.33 cu in. |
| Torque rise percent at 1700 rpm | 47 % |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged, intercooled |
| Air cleaner type | Dry dual element |
Cooling
| Fan drive type | Variable speed hydraulic drive |
Powertrain
| Pump type | Axial piston hydrostatic pump |
| Controls type | Electrohydraulic |
| Travel speed low | 5.5 mph |
| Travel speed high | 8.5 mph |
| Parking brake type | Integral, automatic, spring applied, hydraulically released wet-disk brake |
Undercarriage
| Rubber tracks construction | New-generation smooth-ride long-life rubber with steel inserts |
| Standard track width | 15.8 in. |
| Optional track width | 17.7 in. |
| Ground pressure standard track | 5.1 psi |
| Ground pressure optional track | 4.6 psi |
| Track rollers (per side) | 5 triple-flange smooth-ride, all-steel rollers |
| Track idlers (per side) | 2 double-flange smooth-ride, all-steel rollers |
| Bearings/seals (rollers/idlers) type | Not specified |
| Tractive effort | 11500 lbf |
Hydraulics
| Standard pump flow | 25 gpm |
| High flow option total pump flow | 39 gpm |
| System pressure at couplers | 3450 psiPerMin |
| Hydraulic horsepower standard flow (calculated) | 50.32 hp |
| Hydraulic horsepower high flow (calculated) | 78.5 hp |
Cylinders
| Cylinders type | John Deere Heat treated, chrome-plated, polished cylinder rods, hardened steel (replaceable bushings) pivot pins |
Electrical
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Battery Capacity | 950 CCA |
| Alternator rating with A/C | 120 amp |
| Lighting options | Halogen, Two (2) Front and One (1) Rear, (Optional): LED, Four (4) Front, and One (1) Rear |
Operator Station
| Structure | ROPS (ISO3471) FOPS (ISO3449) Structure with Quick Pivot |
Monitoring
| Alternator, low voltage | Indicator light |
| Auxiliary hydraulics | Indicator light |
| Battery voltage | Indicator light, Digital |
| Diagnostics | Digital |
| Engine air filter restriction indicator | Indicator light |
| Engine coolant temperature | Indicator light, Gauge, Digital |
| Engine oil pressure | Indicator light |
| Engine rpm indicator | Digital |
| Fuel gauge | Gauge |
| Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) level indicator | Audible warning, Gauge |
| Hourmeter | Digital |
| Hydraulic oil filter restriction | Indicator light |
| Hydraulic oil temperature | Indicator light, Gauge, Digital |
| Park brake engaged | Indicator light |
| Hi-flow indicator | Indicator light |
| Warm-up indicator | Indicator light, Digital |
Serviceability
| Fuel tank | 29.5 gal. |
Operating Weights
| Machine configuration that will produce base machine weight (ISO 6016) | Standard 450 mm (17.7-in.) Track *E trim |
| Standard track | 11914 lb. |
Machine Dimensions
| Length without bucket | 125 in. |
| Length without bucket | 10, 5 ft, in. |
| Length with foundry bucket | 151.2 in. |
| Length with foundry bucket | 12, 7 ft, in. |
| Width without bucket with 15.8-in. tracks | 78.86 in. |
| Width without bucket with 15.8-in. tracks | 6, 7 ft, in. |
| Width without bucket with 17.7-in. tracks | 80.7 in. |
| Width without bucket with 17.7-in. tracks | 6, 9 ft, in. |
| Height to top of rollover protective structure (ROPS) | 87.4 in. |
| Height to top of rollover protective structure (ROPS) | 7, 3 ft, in. |
| Height to hinge pin | 132 in. |
| Height to hinge pin | 11, 0 ft, in. |
| Dump height, foundry bucket | 106.08 in. |
| Dump height, foundry bucket | 8, 10 ft, in. |
| Dump reach, foundry bucket | 29 in. |
| Dump reach, foundry bucket | 2, 5 ft, in. |
| Dump reach, construction bucket, no edge | 36.2 in. |
| Dump reach, construction bucket, no edge | 3, 0 ft, in. |
| Ground clearance | 9.75 in. |
| Angle of departure degree | 30 degree (angle) |
| Front turn radius, foundry bucket | 86 in. |
| Front turn radius, foundry bucket | 7, 2 ft, in. |
| Dump angle (full lift height) degree | 48 degree (angle) |
| Bucket rollback (ground level) degree | 35 degree (angle) |
Loader Performance
| Advertised tipping load with construction bucket | 9000 lb. |
| SAE rated operating capacity at 35% tipping load (construction bucket) | 3150 lb. |
| SAE rated operating capacity at 50% tipping load (construction bucket) | 4500 lb. |
| Boom breakout force with foundry bucket | 6700 lb. |
| Boom breakout force with construction bucket | 6000 lb. |
| Bucket breakout force with foundry bucket | 11000 lb. |
