John Deere Skid Steer Attachments — Compatibility Guide

John Deere skid steers are common across Canadian construction sites, ag operations, and municipalities. The G-series and newer models offer strong hydraulic performance and a broad attachment ecosystem — but flow varies by model and configuration. Here's what you need to know before buying attachments for a Deere.

John Deere's skid steer lineup spans from compact machines (the 312 and 314) through mid-size (318–332) to larger G-series and 300-series machines. Across Canada, John Deere has one of the densest dealer networks, making parts and service accessible in most regions. Their Worksite Pro attachment line is designed to integrate cleanly with their quick-attach system, but most universal quick-attach attachments also work without adapters.

Flow Classes Available — John Deere Skid Steers

Specs from John Deere published data. Verify with your dealer — specifications vary by model year and configuration options.

Quick-Attach System: Deere vs Universal

John Deere uses a standard universal quick-attach (QA) plate — the same industry-standard mounting system used by most skid steer manufacturers. This means:

• Any attachment made for the universal quick-attach standard fits John Deere skid steers directly — no adapter required.
• John Deere's own Worksite Pro attachment line uses the same standard plate — clean integration, easy swap.
• OEM attachments from Bobcat (Bob-Tach) or Cat (IT Coupler) require an adapter plate to fit a John Deere machine — this works but adds a small amount of forward offset.

What You Can Run on a John Deere

Standard Flow (all models)

High-Flow Required High Flow

What to Ask Your Dealer

1. "What is the aux hydraulic flow on this specific machine — standard and high-flow if optioned?" The 328G and 332G have high-flow as an option, not standard equipment. Confirm it's installed.
2. "Does this machine have the dual-direction auxiliary hydraulics?" Some attachments (like reversible augers) need bi-directional flow. Most John Deere machines have this, but confirm for older or lower-spec machines.
3. "What is the aux hydraulic pressure output?" Verify this matches any breaker or high-demand attachment you're considering.
4. "Is the quick coupler plate compatible with this attachment brand's mount?" Technically all universal QA attachments should fit, but worn or non-standard plates occasionally cause fit issues — it's worth confirming before ordering.