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Though Galion graders are no longer on the market, the Galion Grader Company was one of the pioneers in the field of grading. In 1955, for example, Galion introduced the T-700 which was the largest grader of its day. Featuring a torque converter drive and a powershift transmission, it remains a standard in the grader industry even today. A grader is a piece of heavy machinery used to level a surface. Graders are particularly necessary when it comes to leveling, or grading, a road or path prior to construction. In many ways, graders are the most uniform of all heavy construction equipment. This stems from the fact that almost every grader is used for public road maintenance. As a result, Galion, like other manufacturers, catered to their largest client--public works entities. Like a Volvo or Champion grader, almost all Galion graders had six tires with a 12 foot adjustable blade situated beneath the cab to push and spread gravel. For more information on grader specs, see Comparative Specifications. As you might expect, you will rarely see a Galion motor grader sitting in someone's garage. That is because almost every grader in the market is owned by large companies where they frequently have to build and repair roads. Still, there is the possibility that you are looking into Galion graders to become an independent contractor and provide usage for a fee. These ventures can be extremely profitable offering incredible hourly rates if you find a company that doesn't already own a grader. Galion Graders for Rent. On the other hand, there are instances when you might wish to rent a grader by Galion. If that is the case, you will probably have to go with a different manufacturer. Because Galion stopped making graders years ago, they are no longer available to rent. Other manufacturers rent daily, weekly, or monthly. The longer you keep a grader, the cheaper it costs per day. Rentals average $300-$500/day, $900-$1500/week, and $3000-$6000/month. For rates in your area see Construction Equipment for Rent. Galion Graders for Sale. Because Galion motor graders are no longer being manufactured, they are much more reasonable to purchase. Used Galion graders can generally cost anywhere between $400 and $25,000. For the most complete listing of used graders, see Construction Equipment. You can purchase new graders from Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Champion, Terex, Moxy, New Holland, and Case. For complete information on heavy equipment, please browse the rest of our site or click on our home page. |
Galion Grader
