Using Towed Scrapers

Use following guidelines when attaching and using towed scrapers:

  • Follow manufacturers instruction in attaching and using scraper. Most manufacturers provide a drawbar to use with their scraper. If the tractor's drawbar is to be used, the scraper manufacturer should provide a dolly to be used with the scraper to minimize the amount of vertical load on the drawbar. For example, a 10 cu. yard scraper can exert over 6349 kg (14000 lb) vertical load on the drawbar.

    IMPORTANT: Under scraper or severe applications, tighten wheel bolts every 2 HOURS until all cap screws remain at 600 N·m (445 lb-ft).

  • Use shallow cuts, following the manufacturers recommendations, to load the scraper. Using shallow cuts when loading the scraper provides the most efficient use of the tractor's power and steering system.

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