How does this dirt scoop differ operationally from the dirt scoops I see at TSC? Old Dirt Scoop
Dirt Scoop Differences
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Soundguy
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About the biggest differences i see are 1), it is not reversable.. That unit looks like it is only designed to be towed . many of the modern dirt scoops are reversible, so you can use as a self loading 'pan' while driving, or you can face them backwards and back into a pile.. this is accomplished by a double top frame and 2 sets of pins... and 2), the front lip doesn't appear to have a reinforced cutting edge like my KK unit has.. etc.
otherwise.. if you are using it as a pull to load setup.. it should function nearly the same. Dump/release is by a slightly different scheme than the trip lever dump that KK used.. etc... but that does not effect function that much.
( I prefer backing into piles.. so i like the reversable ones.. etc. ).. however from a collectors point of view.. I might get it to go with my older tractor.. etc..
soundguy
otherwise.. if you are using it as a pull to load setup.. it should function nearly the same. Dump/release is by a slightly different scheme than the trip lever dump that KK used.. etc... but that does not effect function that much.
( I prefer backing into piles.. so i like the reversable ones.. etc. ).. however from a collectors point of view.. I might get it to go with my older tractor.. etc..
soundguy
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WAY overpriced in my opinion.
Used to see those all the time on fleabay for $50.
I have a scoop made by J Bar equipment.
I got it off fleabay for $66. One of my most used implements.
It is reversable. Very handy to use backwards sometimes.
I did make one modification to it so that it was easier to dump.
One of these days I will have to get pictures of what I did
cause there is no way I could explain it.
I do wish it was bigger. It is 24w x 24L x 12d.
But if it was bigger it mite be too much for the tractor.
Otherwise I love my dirt scoop.
Pooh Bear
Used to see those all the time on fleabay for $50.
I have a scoop made by J Bar equipment.
I got it off fleabay for $66. One of my most used implements.
It is reversable. Very handy to use backwards sometimes.
I did make one modification to it so that it was easier to dump.
One of these days I will have to get pictures of what I did
cause there is no way I could explain it.
I do wish it was bigger. It is 24w x 24L x 12d.
But if it was bigger it mite be too much for the tractor.
Otherwise I love my dirt scoop.
Pooh Bear
sandman2234
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A 30" wide scoop is pretty common, so keep your eye's open. I built a bucket to mount on the boom mower to load some dirt with, and left open the possibility of making a scoop out of it, when the flair mower goes back on. It is 42" wide, so should make a great scoop for my JD.
David from jax
David from jax
daBear
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Finally an issue I can really comment on since I am a new guy and a real novice. I recently bought an import dirt scoop that looked heavy enough to do a little light digging in a dry stream bed. It lasted all of about 2 hours before bending and becoming useless. Yesterday, I bought a 30" reversable dirt scoop by King Kutter and it is a winner for sure. That one on ebay will be good for picking up a tiny bit of dirt and no digging at all. I would not bother with such a light weight item and it is WAY overpriced.
daBear
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GDITheman said:
I paid $320 for a KK 30" made out of 3/8" steel. Weighs about 100 pounds more than the import model I bent.