Motor Graders and Scrapers September 2009

Created: October 1, 2009

A round-up of motor graders and scrapers.

705 Motor Grader

The 17,000-lb. 705 features joystick control of grader functions integral to the operator's chair.

10-ft. sliding and tilting moldboard with 18-in. right or left side shift and a shoulder reach of 36 in.
117-hp Caterpillar Tier III diesel engine
Six-speed forward and three-speed reverse powershift hydrostatic transmission
Load-sensing variable-displacement pump
Climate-controlled, isolation-mounted cab with 10% more glass
Rear-mount 72-in. scarifier

VT LeeBoy, Inc.

800 Series

The 29,777-lb. 845 DHP (dual horsepower), 32,077-lb. 865 VHP (variable horsepower) and 37,950-lb. 885 feature turbocharged, six-cylinder Cummins engines that deliver up to 205 net hp.

Powershift direct-drive transmissions
Optional all-wheel drive on 865VHP and 885
Rugged front A-frame drawbar and high-strength circle ensure stability
Lockable, hydraulically actuated, five-position saddle allows blade tilt up to 90°
25° left or right articulation

CASE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

821 Pull-type Scraper

The 25,600-lb. 821 pull-type scraper has a 21-cu.-yd. maximum capacity, yet has less than a 12-ft. transport width.

Front lowering with two 5 1/2" x 22" cylinders with the gate controlled by a 6" x 22" cylinder
5" x 40" hydraulic cylinder operates the patented Swingwall eject system
Hydraulic accumulator cushions the ride
Standard features include a heavy cast 360 swivel Quickhitch, reversible cutting bits and push block on the rear

Icon Industries

ADT Series Compatible Machines

The 1233 ADT and 1243 ADT allow a six-wheel-drive ADT truck to switch between material hauler and scraper power unit in a matter of hours.

1233 ADT for a 400+ hp truck has a 33-yd. heaped capacity, while the 1243 ADT for 500+ hp trucks has a 43-cu.-yd. heaped capacity
14-ft. cutting width
Hitching systems distribute load weight to optimize pulling unit's power, while minimizing stress on the hitching tongue
High-tensile Hardox and Weldox steel construction
Only two easy-access grease points that can be serviced once daily in minutes

K-Tec Earthmovers

C110 C and C116 C Series Production Class

The 23,500-lb. C110 C and C116 C Series Production Class motor graders now feature a 120-hp Cummins QSB6.7 turbocharged, in-line six-cylinder Tier III engine.

Delivers increased power and better torque curve
Enables less use of the inching pedal when running slowly or in fine grading applications
Provides smooth control at low speeds and fine grading feel via the conventional direct-gear drive

Champion Motor Graders

DB Series Scrapers

The "Dump Bowl" towable dirt scrapers are available in 4-, 5- and 6-ft. cutting widths and will carry from .9 to 1.3 cu. yds. of material.

Trunnion-style hitch and gooseneck frame provide for up to 90° turns with 30° of oscillation
Material can be spread thin or stock piled with full control of the bowl dump angle and blade height
Segmented frost bit-style cutting edge increases penetration in hard soil, while maintaining a flat cut
Can be pulled behind a 35- to 50-hp tractor

Hoelscher, Inc.

G-Series Motor Graders

The G-Series includes six models featuring a choice of console-mounted, industry standard controls or armrest-mounted, industry standard fingertip controls.

185- to 275-net-hp PowerTech Plus 9.0-liter, Tier III engines
Heavy-duty transmissions with EBS (Event Based Shifting) transmission software
Front- or mid-mount scarifier or rear ripper/scarifier
Grade Pro models include push-button return-to-straight and cross slope control, and are grade-control ready
Standard JD Link Ultimate

JOHN DEERE

G900 Motor Graders

The G900 Series includes seven models with wide stance parallel geometry of the blade lift cylinders and a nearly horizontal side shift cylinder, minimizing the need for operator corrections as the blade is repositioned