On this episode of The Dirt, host and equipment operator Bryan Furnace tests out John Deere’s new 350 PTier excavator.
Bryan gives his review of the excavator, pointing out several improvements made to increase machine life, make maintenance easier and make the operator more comfortable.
The undercarriage also gets heftier components for owners who want to go beyond the 15,000 to 20,000hour mark. “It’s really nice to hear a manufacturer thinking about longevity on their machines,” he says.
He also found it had no trouble getting heaping bucketfuls of hard, blue clay.
“This is a great machine.”
The 40ton 350 was one of the first excavators to come under Deere’s new performance tier naming strategy. The PTier is the next level above the base GTier machines and comes with upgraded technology, safety and comfort features.
The 350 runs on a 271horsepower Deere engine, and the company offers a variety of 2D and 3D SmartGrade control options. Bryan tested SmartGrade with grade and slope control and offers his views.
Some quick specs on the excavator:
Max dig depth: 26 ft. 10 in.
Dump height: 25 ft.
Max reach: 36 ft. 5 in.
So to find out why Bryan says the 350 PTier is a great machine, check out this episode of The Dirt.
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In This Episode:
00:00 John Deere 350 PTier Excavator Review
00:47 Exterior: Bucket Bushings and Pins
01:34 Exterior: Lubrication Points
02:06 Exterior: Undercarriage Improvements
03:03 Exterior: Cooling Package Design
04:07 Interior: Cab Design
04:58 Interior: Screen Size
05:58 Interior: Operator Seat Comfort
06:55 Performance
07:39 Machine Control Overview
10:47 Machine Control Feature: Bucket Angle Hold
11:45 Machine Control Feature: Slopes
13:35 Machine Control: Room for Improvement
16:06 Final Verdict