Pull Type Scraper

ryer · Mar 9, 2008

I am interested in the Hoeschler DB5 (48 inch width) pull type belly dump scraper. Is anyone familiar with this implement...quality? I cannot find information about the price and would a 20 pto hp tractor pull it through sand? This scraper is the type with tires that you can hydraulically dig and move material away from the site. Any information at all would be helpful. Thanks.

dirt ditch · Mar 9, 2008

I have seen the Hoeschler grader and scraper you are talking about but never used them (though would love to have both of them). Very well made equipment. From what I have heard it is expensive stuff. I dont know if a 20 horse tractor could pull it. Here is a link to a thread discussing Hoeschler equpment.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/114516-pics-some-neat-equipment.html

Let the rest of us know if you find prices.

newt92 · Mar 9, 2008

Hi Ryer, There was a demo DB6 sold on E-Bay at the end of Feb for $2,025. It is a dealer about 35 miles from me. I took these pictures at another dealer awhile back, in case you missed them. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/114516-pics-some-neat-equipment.html

Might also check there website for a dealer near you.

newt92 · Mar 9, 2008

Ahh, Dirt Ditch you beat me to it!! hahaha

dirt ditch · Mar 9, 2008

Sorry newt,

almost didn't getter posted, my mouse died and had to use the keyboard. one of those oh crud moments.

chickenman · Mar 9, 2008

here's a cheap version that works well

gabby · Mar 9, 2008

20 hp won't be near enough. You will need 50 hp or more. Dirt pans pull really hard when you're loading them.

bx24 · Mar 10, 2008

Gabby-

I would not argue the point that more HP is better (especially in this case), but couldn't you simply take smaller "bites" so you would not push things so hard?

How big is that Deere they show on their web site video?

dirt ditch · Mar 10, 2008

bx24 said:
How big is that Deere they show on their web site video?

Looks like a 4000 TEN series. some where in the 28 - 48 HP range. The scraper he is pulling in the video looks like the 5ft model.

JerryG · Mar 10, 2008

20 HP is not enough. I spoke to someone at the company a while back. The best I can remember, they recommended a 33 PTO HP compact or it could have been a 40 PTO HP. compact. It's been a while.