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Maximize productivity, minimize costs with the John Deere scraper system
Throughout the world, contractors have been moving material with conventional self-propelled scrapers or rigid/articulated trucks and excavators. John Deere scraper tractors and scrapers are a valuable solution for contractors, allowing them to move the same material using 1/2 the labor, 1/3 the investment, and saving 30 cents per cu yd to 50 cents per cu yd.
1/2 the LABOR
The John Deere scraper system is an independent earthmoving system requiring one operator to load, transport, and spread the materials on a job site. Self-propelled and truck/excavator earthmoving systems need additional support equipment to assist with loading and spreading the materials, increasing labor requirements.
1/3 the INVESTMENT
Compare the purchase price of a John Deere scraper tractor and scrapers to competitive systems. Factor in the labor costs, fuel burn, daily operating expenses of all the equipment used in the system, and it all adds up to 1/3 the savings over the life of the equipment.
Saving 30 to 50 cents per cubic yard
The savings are already adding up with the reduced labor requirements and lower investment costs. Experience additional savings from reduced fuel consumption by having only one tractor engine performing all of the work. Now increase productivity moving more yards per cycle when using our 18-cu yd or 21-cu yd scrapers in tandem or triple configurations.
Applications for the John Deere scraper systems are as follows:
• Residential development
• Commercial development
• Road construction
• Mining/quarries
• Levee construction
• Reservoir construction
• Airport construction
• Precision leveling
Throughout the world, contractors have been moving material with conventional self-propelled scrapers or rigid/articulated trucks and excavators. John Deere scraper tractors and scrapers are a valuable solution for contractors, allowing them to move the same material using 1/2 the labor, 1/3 the investment, and saving 30 cents per cu yd to 50 cents per cu yd.
1/2 the LABOR
The John Deere scraper system is an independent earthmoving system requiring one operator to load, transport, and spread the materials on a job site. Self-propelled and truck/excavator earthmoving systems need additional support equipment to assist with loading and spreading the materials, increasing labor requirements.
1/3 the INVESTMENT
Compare the purchase price of a John Deere scraper tractor and scrapers to competitive systems. Factor in the labor costs, fuel burn, daily operating expenses of all the equipment used in the system, and it all adds up to 1/3 the savings over the life of the equipment.
Saving 30 to 50 cents per cubic yard
The savings are already adding up with the reduced labor requirements and lower investment costs. Experience additional savings from reduced fuel consumption by having only one tractor engine performing all of the work. Now increase productivity moving more yards per cycle when using our 18-cu yd or 21-cu yd scrapers in tandem or triple configurations.
Applications for the John Deere scraper systems are as follows:
• Residential development
• Commercial development
• Road construction
• Mining/quarries
• Levee construction
• Reservoir construction
• Airport construction
• Precision leveling
Pull-Type Scrapers Provide a Cost-Effective Alternative
From Construction Equipment Magazine, Sept. ‘19
To reduce costs and to improve production, earthmoving contractors are increasingly drawn to pull-type scrapers to move large volumes of material on a wide range of job sites. We sat down with in-house experts at leading scraper manufacturers to discuss the latest design innovations and to learn how contractors can capitalize on these new features.
Key Insights for Buyers
• Contractors have gravitated toward the drawn-scraper system to lower their cost base.
• Dump mechanics, hitch design, and wheel placement variations are leading scraper design innovations.
• Although converted articulated dump trucks are a popular towing vehicle for pull-behind scrapers, tractors remain the staple.
Overview of the pull-type scraper market
Pull-type, also known as “drawn” or “towed,” scrapers have become a primary method for moving large volumes of material on a wide range of job sites. Although the self-propelled scraper (with the bowl or the body of the machine integral with the prime mover) remains a popular machine with some contractors, the pull-type scraper continues to gain market share.
“As with any method of moving material, in order for contractors to remain competetive, they must consistently look for ways to reduce costs and/or increase production to ultimately improve their per-yard profitability,” says Maryanne Graves, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry. “For this primary reason, many contractors have gravitated to the drawn-scraper system to lower their cost base—due to lower acquisition costs, lower fuel consumption, and reduced support-equipment requirements.”
The benefits of using pull-type scrapers, says Shane Kroeker, vice president, marketing, K-Tec Earthmovers, is evidenced by market growth.
“The North American market for pull-type scrapers above 25 cubic yards capacity is continually increasing year over year,” says Kroeker. “The shift is apparent, that contractors need these efficient pieces of earthmoving equipment to compete three functions—loading material, transporting material, and smoothly spreading material—all with one power unit. This is a shift of thinking away from using an excavator to load a line of waiting trucks, with multiple engines burning fuel and idle operators.”
John Deere’s Graves is basically in agreement, but does add a caution.
“The drawn-scraper marketplace is no different than for any type of earthmoving equipment,” says Graves. “After a significant dip in the market a decade ago, the entire drawn-scraper market has been on a steady rebound. Even though the current market shows promise of continued strengthening in the next few years, the effect of new housing starts and lending for large commercial projects plays a big role in the continuing demand for scrapers used on large dirt-moving projects.”
With what presently appears to be an increasing use of pull-type scrapers, contractors seem to be closely evaluating these earthmoving systems and identifying ways to further capitalize on the system’s benefits.
“Earthmoving contractors are continuing to seek out higher-capacity pull-scrapers,” says K-Tec’s Kroeker. “They’re moving away from multiple smaller units—those with less than a 24 cubic yard capacity and trained together—in favor of a single, larger pan [bowl or body] of 28 cubic yards or more. This is due in part to having higher-horsepower tractors or ADTs [articulated dump trucks] as power units to self-load high-capacity scrapers. Additionally, the use of high-tensile-strength steel is becoming more important in scraper design, allowing the contractor to transport less iron and more dirt.”
From Construction Equipment Magazine, Sept. ‘19
To reduce costs and to improve production, earthmoving contractors are increasingly drawn to pull-type scrapers to move large volumes of material on a wide range of job sites. We sat down with in-house experts at leading scraper manufacturers to discuss the latest design innovations and to learn how contractors can capitalize on these new features.
Key Insights for Buyers
• Contractors have gravitated toward the drawn-scraper system to lower their cost base.
• Dump mechanics, hitch design, and wheel placement variations are leading scraper design innovations.
• Although converted articulated dump trucks are a popular towing vehicle for pull-behind scrapers, tractors remain the staple.
Overview of the pull-type scraper market
Pull-type, also known as “drawn” or “towed,” scrapers have become a primary method for moving large volumes of material on a wide range of job sites. Although the self-propelled scraper (with the bowl or the body of the machine integral with the prime mover) remains a popular machine with some contractors, the pull-type scraper continues to gain market share.
“As with any method of moving material, in order for contractors to remain competetive, they must consistently look for ways to reduce costs and/or increase production to ultimately improve their per-yard profitability,” says Maryanne Graves, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry. “For this primary reason, many contractors have gravitated to the drawn-scraper system to lower their cost base—due to lower acquisition costs, lower fuel consumption, and reduced support-equipment requirements.”
The benefits of using pull-type scrapers, says Shane Kroeker, vice president, marketing, K-Tec Earthmovers, is evidenced by market growth.
“The North American market for pull-type scrapers above 25 cubic yards capacity is continually increasing year over year,” says Kroeker. “The shift is apparent, that contractors need these efficient pieces of earthmoving equipment to compete three functions—loading material, transporting material, and smoothly spreading material—all with one power unit. This is a shift of thinking away from using an excavator to load a line of waiting trucks, with multiple engines burning fuel and idle operators.”
John Deere’s Graves is basically in agreement, but does add a caution.
“The drawn-scraper marketplace is no different than for any type of earthmoving equipment,” says Graves. “After a significant dip in the market a decade ago, the entire drawn-scraper market has been on a steady rebound. Even though the current market shows promise of continued strengthening in the next few years, the effect of new housing starts and lending for large commercial projects plays a big role in the continuing demand for scrapers used on large dirt-moving projects.”
With what presently appears to be an increasing use of pull-type scrapers, contractors seem to be closely evaluating these earthmoving systems and identifying ways to further capitalize on the system’s benefits.
“Earthmoving contractors are continuing to seek out higher-capacity pull-scrapers,” says K-Tec’s Kroeker. “They’re moving away from multiple smaller units—those with less than a 24 cubic yard capacity and trained together—in favor of a single, larger pan [bowl or body] of 28 cubic yards or more. This is due in part to having higher-horsepower tractors or ADTs [articulated dump trucks] as power units to self-load high-capacity scrapers. Additionally, the use of high-tensile-strength steel is becoming more important in scraper design, allowing the contractor to transport less iron and more dirt.”
Top-loading John Deere scrapers increase productivity for all applications
John Deere scrapers are designed to handle the harsh conditions of top-loading scrapers. The updated sweptback design to the top off the ejector wall provides a better, unobstructed bowl opening. Heavily shielded hydraulic lines, cylinders, and components provide protection when top loading needs arise. When conditions do not allow for direct loading, John Deere scraper systems can provide as much as 80 tons per cycle in top loading capacity with triples.
Top-loading produces a force caused by the weight of the material falling into the scraper. With the scraper sitting on the ground, this force travels into the ground through the frame of the scraper. If the scraper is in the raised position, the force could cause extreme hydraulic pressure spikes, which can severely damage the hydraulic system of the scraper tractor and scraper.
During top loading procedure, make sure the scraper blade is lowered and resting on the ground. Top-loading scrapers in the raised position could void the scraper warranty.
Base equipment: All John Deere carry-all and ejector scrapers
Push loadable ejectors tackle the toughest conditions
All John Deere ejector scrapers are approved for push loading with a crawler.
Sometimes, harsh conditions call for a little extra power. In the world of self-propelled scrapers, push loading with a crawler is a way of life.
While John Deere pull-type scrapers can direct load in almost any condition, the ability to push load has been built into the design of the ejector line to give earthmovers the additional versatility to which they are accustomed. Rock, hard pan, or heavy gumbos are just a few of the conditions where a crawler assist can keep the dirt moving.
Push loading is approved in single, tandem, and triple ejector trains where a rear scraper extended rear bumper is employed. The 2010D E and 2412D E two-tire models feature an integrated push block standard.
Versatile and productive in a number of applications
John Deere scraper systems in construction
In both large- and small- scale jobs for commercial and residential applications, John Deere scraper systems shine. From 41.3 m3 to 13.8m3 (54 cu yd to 18 cu yd), with the pull of a pin, John Deere scrapers make it versatile enough for contractors who work in a broad range of job types.
John Deere scrapers are a valuable part of any construction fleet, whether as the primary mover or a complement to other equipment. Scrapers excavate, carry, spread, and grade material, making it the most efficient and versatile machine on any job site.
Agricultural applications
John Deere scraper systems are not just for precision laser land leveling. A sophisticated suite of precision agriculture products is offered, including iGrade for land leveling and Surface Water Pro™ Plus system for ditching and levee building.
The scrapers are also perfect for cattle feed, lot maintenance, grain bin foundations, waterway topsoil reclamation, commercial ponds, and much more. Anywhere material needs to be moved, John Deere scrapers provide a solution that can excavate, carry, and grade material with one operator, one implement, and one tractor. This gives the grower or contractor a level of efficiency that cannot be achieved with most traditional construction equipment.
Mining applications
Just as contractors have adopted scrapers for their exemplary cost and productivity, miners look for greater efficiency when moving dirt or mined material. Scrapers are an excellent way to strip and reclaim overburden in pit mines or to simply haul stockpiled mined material such as coal.
John Deere scrapers are built to handle the most unique materials – nimble enough to handle light materials like coal yet rugged enough for heavier materials like wet sea salt.
Waste management applications
John Deere scraper systems are perfect for building and covering landfill cells in waste management applications. Waste management companies have experienced tremendous savings by trading in their trucks and excavators for the John Deere scraper system.
Scrapers not only do a great job of creating a cell, but their ability to spread material on grade make it ideal for covering waste. The gang of tires compact the material as it is unloaded and will not destroy haul roads. The scraper’s heavy-duty, rock-lug tires can handle the hazardous conditions found in a landfill. When heavy-garbage trucks deteriorate the offloading ramp, use the scraper blade to grade and rebuild it.
John Deere scrapers are designed to handle the harsh conditions of top-loading scrapers. The updated sweptback design to the top off the ejector wall provides a better, unobstructed bowl opening. Heavily shielded hydraulic lines, cylinders, and components provide protection when top loading needs arise. When conditions do not allow for direct loading, John Deere scraper systems can provide as much as 80 tons per cycle in top loading capacity with triples.
Top-loading produces a force caused by the weight of the material falling into the scraper. With the scraper sitting on the ground, this force travels into the ground through the frame of the scraper. If the scraper is in the raised position, the force could cause extreme hydraulic pressure spikes, which can severely damage the hydraulic system of the scraper tractor and scraper.
During top loading procedure, make sure the scraper blade is lowered and resting on the ground. Top-loading scrapers in the raised position could void the scraper warranty.
Base equipment: All John Deere carry-all and ejector scrapers
Push loadable ejectors tackle the toughest conditions
All John Deere ejector scrapers are approved for push loading with a crawler.
Sometimes, harsh conditions call for a little extra power. In the world of self-propelled scrapers, push loading with a crawler is a way of life.
While John Deere pull-type scrapers can direct load in almost any condition, the ability to push load has been built into the design of the ejector line to give earthmovers the additional versatility to which they are accustomed. Rock, hard pan, or heavy gumbos are just a few of the conditions where a crawler assist can keep the dirt moving.
Push loading is approved in single, tandem, and triple ejector trains where a rear scraper extended rear bumper is employed. The 2010D E and 2412D E two-tire models feature an integrated push block standard.
Versatile and productive in a number of applications
John Deere scraper systems in construction
In both large- and small- scale jobs for commercial and residential applications, John Deere scraper systems shine. From 41.3 m3 to 13.8m3 (54 cu yd to 18 cu yd), with the pull of a pin, John Deere scrapers make it versatile enough for contractors who work in a broad range of job types.
John Deere scrapers are a valuable part of any construction fleet, whether as the primary mover or a complement to other equipment. Scrapers excavate, carry, spread, and grade material, making it the most efficient and versatile machine on any job site.
Agricultural applications
John Deere scraper systems are not just for precision laser land leveling. A sophisticated suite of precision agriculture products is offered, including iGrade for land leveling and Surface Water Pro™ Plus system for ditching and levee building.
The scrapers are also perfect for cattle feed, lot maintenance, grain bin foundations, waterway topsoil reclamation, commercial ponds, and much more. Anywhere material needs to be moved, John Deere scrapers provide a solution that can excavate, carry, and grade material with one operator, one implement, and one tractor. This gives the grower or contractor a level of efficiency that cannot be achieved with most traditional construction equipment.
Mining applications
Just as contractors have adopted scrapers for their exemplary cost and productivity, miners look for greater efficiency when moving dirt or mined material. Scrapers are an excellent way to strip and reclaim overburden in pit mines or to simply haul stockpiled mined material such as coal.
John Deere scrapers are built to handle the most unique materials – nimble enough to handle light materials like coal yet rugged enough for heavier materials like wet sea salt.
Waste management applications
John Deere scraper systems are perfect for building and covering landfill cells in waste management applications. Waste management companies have experienced tremendous savings by trading in their trucks and excavators for the John Deere scraper system.
Scrapers not only do a great job of creating a cell, but their ability to spread material on grade make it ideal for covering waste. The gang of tires compact the material as it is unloaded and will not destroy haul roads. The scraper’s heavy-duty, rock-lug tires can handle the hazardous conditions found in a landfill. When heavy-garbage trucks deteriorate the offloading ramp, use the scraper blade to grade and rebuild it.
