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Read articles →This side-by-side walkaround puts an older John Deere 3320 next to the newer 3033R to show what actually changed across generations: loader model naming (300CX to H165), bucket construction, cab layout, joystick and thumb-control differences, and the Tier 4 regeneration system added on the newer model. It's a detailed physical comparison of features and controls rather than a performance test, best suited to shoppers deciding between generations or weighing used vs. newer factory-cab tractors.
Posted by Good Works Tractors, an equipment and attachments retailer, so the comparison leans toward showcasing features rather than an independent owner's field test.
The 3320 uses the 300CX loader, which was rebranded as the H165 on the 3033R with the same specs and capacities, just a different sticker.
No, the 3320 is Tier 3 and does not require regeneration. The 3033R is Tier 4 compliant and regenerates every 50 to 100 hours.
The 3033R has an integrated thumb control on the joystick for a third function, like a grapple or snow blower chute. The 3320 uses a separate knob-style lever instead.
Yes, these factory cabs include air conditioning and heat, unlike many aftermarket cabs that only offer heat.
| John Deere 3320 | John Deere 3033R | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 25.5 hp | 24.3 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | H160: 2,855 lbf; H165: 3,327 lbf (at pivot point) | 300R: 2,855 lbf; 320R: 3,327 lbf (at pivot pin) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 2,530 lb | 2,530 lb at hitch ball |
| Hydraulic flow | 8.6 gpm | 9.1 gpm |
