Compact against Utility · same John Deere lineup
John Deere 3033R vs John Deere 5060E
| Spec | John Deere 3033R | John Deere 5060E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$32,719 | ~$31,367 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP for 2WD open station; Deere lists MFWD separately at $7,103 |
| Size class | Compact | Utility |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Shuttle |
| Engine hp | 31.8 hp | 60 hp |
| PTO hp | 23 hp | 42.9 hp |
| Loader lift | 1,393 lbsat the pivot pin | 2,606 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 2,194 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 3,192 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 15.3 GPM | 18.2 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Yanmar | John Deere |
| Weight | 2,983 lbs | 5,919 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 10 gal | 19 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | Yes | Yes |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | No |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 6 yr / 2000 hr powertrain | 5 yr / 2000 hr powertrain |
A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.
From owner discussion and long-term write-ups
What owners of each one say
John Deere 3033R
What they like
- 15.3 gpm total pump flow with 9.1 gpm to implements is two-thirds more than the 3E line manages, which is what makes a backhoe and loader usable on the same machine
- 2,194 lb at 24 in. behind the lift points, against 1,356 lb on a 3038E costing barely less
- A factory ComfortGard cab with climate control can be ordered, and nothing in the 3E or 3D lines can
- The 320R loader lifts 1,393 lb at the pivot pin against the 300E's 1,186 lb, a real step up in the hardware that does the work
- Cruise control is standard with eHydro, and a 12F/12R PowrReverser gearbox is available instead if you want gears
- 10 gal of fuel on the open-station build, rising to 12.6 gal with the cab
What they complain about
- 23 PTO hp with eHydro is the weakest link in the machine - a 3038E costing less puts 30 hp to the PTO
- It is the only 3R with no turbocharger, so 31.8 hp comes from a naturally aspirated 1.642 L and there is no headroom under load
- The cab is offered only with eHydro, so the PowrReverser and cab cannot be combined
- 1,005 lb at 500 mm ahead of the pivot pin is the figure that governs pallet forks, well below the 1,393 lb pin rating that gets quoted
- Final Tier 4 here means a diesel particulate filter and regeneration cycles
John Deere 5060E
What they like
- A factory cab is available here and is not offered on the 5050E, which is the main reason to take the step up
- Three transmissions to choose between: 9F/3R SyncShuttle as standard, 12F/12R PowrReverser, or eHydro
- Ordering the eHydro raises pump output from 18.2 gpm to 29.6 gpm because it adds a third, drivetrain-mounted pump
- Final Tier 4 with no diesel particulate filter, so no regeneration cycles
- 3,192 lb at 24 in. behind the lift points on a Category 2 hitch, unchanged from the larger 5067E and 5075E
- 19 gal of fuel on the open station, 21 gal with the cab
What they complain about
- Deere's published list is a 2WD open-station machine and MFWD adds $7,103 on the same price page; the cab adds about $10,200 on top
- 42.9 PTO hp from 60 gross, so nearly a third of the engine is lost before the shaft
- The PowrReverser costs $3,288 on Deere's price page, or $3,592 with the 540/540E PTO
- No cruise control, and the SyncShuttle base transmission means clutching for every direction change on loader work
- The 520M loader lifts 2,606 lb at the pivot pin, which is respectable but no better than a 4 Family compact costing less