Equipment Focus: Scrapers
March 1, 2010
Information for Site Prep’s special equipment focus on scrapers has been provided by the respective manufacturers.For more specs on their scraper lines, visit the Web sites listed under each entry.
Ashland Industries Inc.
Ashland Industries Inc. offers a front dolly wheeled ejector scraper for the John Deere 764 high speed dozer. The 13.3-heaped-yd3 I-130XL2 features 21.5 x 16.1 front dolly wheels and 18.4 x 26 rear wheels for excellent flotation and easy rolling resistance in all types of soil conditions. (
www.ashlandind.com)
Bell
The perfected earthmoving combination of the Bell 4206D and Terra Titan S4412B 44-yd scraper has been engineered to optimize the tractive power and performance of the Bell tractor with the strength and capacity of the Titan bowl, achieving the lowest total cost per yard. (
www.ued.us.com)
Cat
The four-wheel Cat TS225 towed scraper features standard dry-disc brakes, hydraulically adjustable cutting edge angle and a walking beam suspension. These features and a capacity of 23.5 yd3 combine to reduce cycle times and boost production. The bowl features a center-lift design to save weight. (
www.cat.com)
Double D Mfg.
Double D Mfg.’s Grade King leveling scrapers are designed for extreme duty earthmoving applications. All Grade King series leveling scrapers are capable of towing various implements behind them such as compaction rollers, smooth drum rollers, discs or others depending upon customer needs. The Grade King is an excellent money-saving tool for maintaining haul roads and keeping a jobsite in control. (
www.doubledmfg.com)
Hoelscher Commercial Products
Hoelscher Commercial Products announced the FE scraper, a forced ejection scraper for 75- to 125-hp tractors. Load capacity is 4 yd struck, or 5 yd heaped. A trunnion-style hitch allows for excellent maneuverability while transferring weight to the tractor without the need of a special drawbar. (
www.hoelscherinc.com)
Holmes Welding & Fabricating
Holmes Welding & Fabricating has served the construction industry for almost 50 years and offers converted CAT scrapers, 611-21-31, which are custom-built for dozers or ag tractors. Customers may purchase a complete unit or an exchange/conversion gooseneck package. The custom-built scrapers reduce support equipment on site and are ideal for short-haul profits. (
www.holmeswelding.com)
Humdinger
The Humdinger 619G scraper’s biggest selling feature is the throat opening for dealing with sticky material. The 619G has an ejector to push sticky material out of the machine because every environment has different soil. Its axles and rear end design, coupled with its 6- and 8-in steel ball hitch configurations, allow push loading in some of the most difficult jobs. Side rails and additional modifications can be installed on the machines. (
www.humdingerequipment.com)
John Deere
All ten construction-grade John Deere pull-type scrapers are built to maximize production, profit and uptime. Cut widths of these ejector or carryall scrapers range from 10 to 14.5 ft, with heaped capacities from 15 to 21 yd3. For the highest production, pull them with John Deere Scraper Special 4WD tractors. (
www.johndeere.com)
K-Tec Earthmovers
K-Tec Earthmovers offers the K-Tec 1254 ADT single-pan pull scraper with a heaped capacity of 54 yd3 and empty tare weight of 49,000 lb. The 1254 was developed from the 1243; the extra 11 yd comes from the 2-ft higher side wall. (
www.ktecearthmovers.com)
Miskin Scraper Works
Miskin Scraper Works Inc. offers the D-26 pull-type scraper with 26-yd capacity and a 14-ft cutting edge. Sporting six 20.5 x 25 tires, the D-26 sets a high mark for flotation. The D-series scrapers offer a tip-out ejector bowl, oil-filled hubs, a large 360° hitch and an overall heavier build. CushionRide suspension allows for high-speed travel and protection of the scraper in rough terrain. (
www.miskin.com)
Nammco
Nammco scrapers’ claim is to offer more weight per foot of cut than any competing model of drag scraper. Weights range from 8,000 lb to 14,000 lb, and any cutting width from 10' to 30' is available. All models are made on the same walking beam tandem axles with 10-bolt, 12,000-lb hubs and multiple tire options. (
www.nammco.net)
Terex
The Terex TS14G scraper offers dirt contractors 20 yd3 heaped capacity and 14 yd3 struck capacity. This unit boasts 352-hp gross power and a payload of 48,000 lb. With a power-down apron for positive closing and precision ejection, the TS14G comes standard with seven-speed, electronically controlled transmissions with sequential “bump” shift for smooth, low effort changes. It also offers cushioned bowl suspension and ROPS/FOPS. (
www.terex.com)
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