What Is A Scraper Tractor?

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A scraper tractor is a valuable asset for anyone who works the land. Instead of owning a tractor and separate piece of equipment for scraping, enjoy the many perks of combining the two!

Keep reading to learn more about this unique piece of heavy equipment. If you want to look into renting or buying a scraper, contact Atlantic Tractor. We operate dealerships throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.

The Design Of Scrapers

A scraper can be one of two things. It can be a scraper tractor, which involves a standard tractor with the scraper elements already built in. Or it can be an attachment that gets connected to a piece of heavy equipment, such as a tractor. Either way, the design utilizes a tractor and a scraper to offer impressive performance at the work site.

Tasks That Scrapers Can Handle

Scraper tractors can tackle standard tractor tasks - and then more!

Scrapers can be used to:

Excavate.
Carry materials.
Spread materials.
Grade materials.

A scraper tractor is one of the most versatile pieces of heavy equipment available!

Industries That Can Use Scraper Tractors

Many industries rely on scrapers to get projects done.

Agriculture:

Maintain the cattle feed lot.
Reclaim waterway topsoil.
Create a pond.

Mining:

Strip and reclaim overburden in pit mines.
Haul gathered material, such as coal or wet sea salt.

Waste Management:

Build landfill cells.
Cover waste.
Grade and rebuild the offloading ramp after the garbage trucks deteriorate it.
Navigate hazardous conditions found in landfill safely.

These are just a few examples. Scraper tractors can be helpful for anyone who works with materials.

Advantages Of Scraper Tractors

Spend Less Money

A scraper tractor only needs one operator to accomplish the many tasks. In contrast, self-propelled and truck/excavator material handling setups involve multiple pieces of equipment and more than one operator. By using a scraper tractor, you can save money on labor costs.

But that's only the beginning! It's estimated that scraper tractors can offer fuel savings up to 50 cents per cubic yard. When you consider labor costs, fuel costs, and daily operating costs altogether, a scraper tractor offers about one-third of the savings over the equipment's lifespan.

Get More Done

The combined element of a tractor and a scraper boosts productivity. Operators can move more yards of material per cycle. This allows you to work smarter, not harder, to get more work done.

You'll also enjoy the boosted efficiency that comes with combining two pieces of equipment. Operators won't need to hop out and access another model or communicate with the operator of another model. Instead, effortlessly switch between tractor tasks and scraper tasks without skipping a beat.

Ready to rent or buy a scraper? Check out the options at Atlantic Tractor. Our experts can help you find the best match for your budget and needs, so reach out today. We are located in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.