RoadRunner Grading Scraper

coolnature · May 1, 2015

About to pull the trigger on a grading scraper. The primary use will be maintaining my existing 1000' farm road and leveling / grading around my barns and sheds. I also have a 200'+ gravel driveway to my house. After a lot of research, it looks like the RoadRunner may win out. It is not the cheapest, but appears to be a quality implement designed to last and has a (60) day return policy (customer pays freight) in the event I am not satisfied. The (2) models I am interested in are both 8' wide. The CH model weighs 1350#, 66" long, 17" tall side pans and priced at $2500 + freight. The BH model weighs 1560#, 72" long, 20" tall side pans and priced at $3,000 + freight. I am leaning toward the CH model since it weighs 1350# and is $500 cheaper.
I have also priced the following brands:
8' Grademaster Industrial, 1225#, $2,500 + freight.
8' RoadBoss, $3,550 delivered.
8' Landpride GS2596, 864# with scarifiers, $2,200.
8' Woods GSM96, 800# with scarifiers, $1,700. I emailed Woods and told them my tractor was 98 engine HP. Their response in so many words was they would not honor the warranty since the implement was only designed for tractors up to 65 engine HP. They recommended I get one of their Gannon box scrapers.
I have searched the threads but have not found many RoadRunner owners posting comments. I am cautious about spending $2,500+ on this type of implement, but the present condition of my farm road demands attention. I appreciate any comments and hopefully will gain some valuable knowledge.

andy1981 · May 1, 2015

I just purchased a 84" cammond industries industrial model with rippers for around $1800 + shipping, it is 930 pounds and is very well made, and I know they make larger models for larger tractors like you have

MtnViewRanch · May 1, 2015

coolnature said:
About to pull the trigger on a grading scraper. The primary use will be maintaining my existing 1000' farm road and leveling / grading around my barns and sheds. I also have a 200'+ gravel driveway to my house. After a lot of research, it looks like the RoadRunner may win out. It is not the cheapest, but appears to be a quality implement designed to last and has a (60) day return policy (customer pays freight) in the event I am not satisfied. The (2) models I am interested in are both 8' wide. The CH model weighs 1350#, 66" long, 17" tall side pans and priced at $2500 + freight. The BH model weighs 1560#, 72" long, 20" tall side pans and priced at $3,000 + freight. I am leaning toward the CH model since it weighs 1350# and is $500 cheaper.
I have also priced the following brands:
8' Grademaster Industrial, 1225#, $2,500 + freight.
8' RoadBoss, $3,550 delivered.
8' Landpride GS2596, 864# with scarifiers, $2,200.
8' Woods GSM96, 800# with scarifiers, $1,700. I emailed Woods and told them my tractor was 98 engine HP. Their response in so many words was they would not honor the warranty since the implement was only designed for tractors up to 65 engine HP. They recommended I get one of their Gannon box scrapers.
I have searched the threads but have not found many RoadRunner owners posting comments. I am cautious about spending $2,500+ on this type of implement, but the present condition of my farm road demands attention. I appreciate any comments and hopefully will gain some valuable knowledge.

Spend the $500 for the 72" long unit. Longer is better, plus the additional weight will be beneficial.

I have an 7' unit that is 1400lbs, 84"x 22" sides. With the right conditions I can easily fill it up. Moves a LOT of dirt when needed.

RDrancher · May 1, 2015

I agree with Brian. Get the heavier model, you won't regret it. Roadrunner makes probably the best LPGS out there. On their testimonials page you'll see a comment by Yellow Dog Services. Yellowdog is a member here (usually seen in the land clearing section.)

MtnViewRanch · May 1, 2015

RDrancher said:
I agree with Brian. Get the heavier model, you won't regret it. Roadrunner makes probably the best LPGS out there. On their testimonials page you'll see a comment by Yellow Dog Services. Yellowdog is a member here (usually seen in the land clearing section.)

As far as stationary units, probably a toss up between them and Road Boss.

coolnature · May 4, 2015

Thanks for comments guys. It looks like it is going to be the RoadRunner BH model. I am getting my rears widened to about 90" from the current 83" for better overall stability and need the 8' width to cover my tracks.