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The ability to handle heavier soils makes the ejector scraper a versatile tool. "We are seeing more commercial operations moving toward our ejector models," says Michael Rieth, product consultant, Deere & Company. "The various blade configurations and versatility in heavy soils are some of the benefits of this model that provide significant value to our customers. We are also seeing some of our customers wanting to pull larger single scraper rigs."

Clark Bros. Inc. runs Reynolds ejector scrapers. "We were quite happy when we converted to the ejector scrapers because they work so much better in wet material," Clark states. "You could actually go back to work two or three days earlier after a rain with the ejector than you could with the tip scraper."

Then the contractor tried a narrow Reynolds 17E scraper. "It is only 10 1/2 ft. wide as opposed to the 14-ft. models that we had," says Clark. "It is a little easier loading and it hauls a little more dirt."

He was convinced this was the way to go until he tried the 15C tip scraper. "We haven't worked it yet in really wet conditions to know if there is a problem," he says, "but my operators tell me it dumps better than the old one did. It is easier loading yet."

One drawback of narrow scrapers has been finish grade work. "They could load quicker and dump better, but they were not as good for finish grading because they were narrow," says Clark. "The 15C is a little wider and easy loading. So now we are thinking that is the rig we want."