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[VIDEO] Scraper Selection: 6 Factors That Determine Whether to Use Direct Mount or ADT

This informational video will help contractors determine which scraper setup can move the material most efficiently.

May 27, 2016

Which scraper setup is best suited for your specific earthmoving operations? Would a tractor pulling a direct mount scraper work best, or an articulated dump truck scraper hauler setup? This informational video discusses the six factors to consider when determining which earthmoving equipment combination can move material most efficiently on your jobsite. 

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