JoeinTX
Platinum Member
As to what Bird was saying.....
I've read quite a bit lately as to how popular the tractor/pull scraper has become again for larger construction projects. Apparently, the investment is lower and the versatility is becoming more of plus versus the traditional self-propelled scraper. Often times, even if it is a twin-engined or paddlewheel model, the heavy SP "turn-pull" still needs the assistance of a dozer or sheepsfoot to fully load.
Today, while driving north from Arlington to Southlake, I passed through where they are finishing Hwy 360 N and I saw about a half-dozen new CaseIH 4wd/pull scraper combos working on the project...but only one Cat SP on the job.
I've read quite a bit lately as to how popular the tractor/pull scraper has become again for larger construction projects. Apparently, the investment is lower and the versatility is becoming more of plus versus the traditional self-propelled scraper. Often times, even if it is a twin-engined or paddlewheel model, the heavy SP "turn-pull" still needs the assistance of a dozer or sheepsfoot to fully load.
Today, while driving north from Arlington to Southlake, I passed through where they are finishing Hwy 360 N and I saw about a half-dozen new CaseIH 4wd/pull scraper combos working on the project...but only one Cat SP on the job.