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A scraper is a piece of heavy equipment used to move earth and loose rock. Equipped with a hydraulic hopper or (trapezoidal bin), scrapers feature a front edge that slices into the earth like a cheese cutter. All rock and soil above the blade is pushed into the hopper until it is full. The scraper can then transport the earth to a fill area and dump the earth much like a dump truck. Though there are many manufacturers, the Caterpillar scraper is the most well-known. As you may expect, a scraper is almost always large and expensive. As a result, they are rarely practical for residential use. Instead, they are reserved almost exclusively for large mining and construction companies. Still, a few manufacturers such as John Deere have developed compact, hitch-on scraper trailers that can be pulled behind a truck or tractor. Some people may be interested in a scraper to become an independent contractor and provide usage for a fee. Such ventures can be profitable offering outstanding hourly rates, providing you can find an industry needing scraper service. Scraper Rental. Because a scraper is so large and expensive it is often more practical to rent one than to own it. You can rent a scraper daily, weekly, or monthly depending on your need. The longer you keep the scraper, the cheaper it is per day. Depending on the model, a scraper rents daily for $600-$1700, weekly for $2400-$7000, and monthly for $7000-$17,000. For scraper rates in your area, see Construction Equipment for Rent. Scraper Sales. If you are looking to purchase a scraper, its cost will depend on its size, age, features, and manufacturer. A used scraper costs between $4000 and $350,000. See Construction Equipment. A new scraper can cost as much as $600,000. Tractor loader manufacturers include Caterpillar, John Deere, Terex, and a few more. For the cost to finance or lease a new scraper, contact a dealer near you. For more information, see scraper at answers.com. For the most complete information on heavy equipment, please browse the rest of our site or click on our home page. |
Caterpillar Scraper
