Operating Cat 627 Scraper from cut area to fill area

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Published 2016-11-15
Decided Id slap a GoPro on a CAT 627 Scraper and make a round. These scrapers are old but they still move a bunch of dirt. They have twin engines front and back so that a push-cat isnt required to get a load.

All Comments (21)
  • @mhoff5777
    I started operating Caterpillar equipment in the late 60's, several dozers and some scrapers were cable yet and pony motors to start the diesel engine.. But, close to 33 years on scraper alone, so I really like watching these equipment videos, brings back memories.. The 631 & 627 scrapers were productive scrapers and rather easy to maneuver in tight places..
  • @homebrewer7
    I operated with older equipment. All cable with a D9 in front " Cat and Can ". The Cat could walk right on through those cables if you weren't carful. I watched an operator do this 9 times in three days. I had to help him retread those cable. I also operated as a " Push Cat " when we were too deep  and had him push me out so to get  a full load of rock and dirt digging a 6 ft core trench  also using scarfing teethfor the dams.
  • @Snowchris1
    Had one of those things chase me as a kid. We pulled marking stakes out of the ground and were sword fighting, guy was pissed
  • @100tisjustme
    I can go back to the big green machines ... The old Terex 24s with duel engines
  • @jamespruett7553
    Operated Cat 627A back in the 70's. Then Tearex TS-14s and a TS-18.
  • Vídeo 🔝🔝🔝 , me fez lembrar de quando asfaltaram a estrada onde moravamos no sítio !!!!
  • @goofybri8949
    How do the pan operators know where to scrape and where to dump? Seems like these points constantly shiift around as the project develops. Don they radio one another? Or is a case of follow-the-leader?
  • @reginaldpotts2037
    When self loading the moment the box is overflowing you should shut the apron, lift the box and head to the fill area. All that extra strain and heat on the engine/ torque converters plus tyre wear just messes up the machine far earlier.
  • @TheBeingReal
    Are those dual pull behind scrapers more efficient?
  • @jeffharris9651
    They are if u are in gutless dry silica sand even deflated tyres don't help in that shit. Is your cushion hitch not working?
  • @Jpaydirt
    Mark is that a stiff hitch? better check with your doctor to see if your insides are healthy enough for scraper----> ☻
  • @neilwillis9183
    was a banksman checking oils etc on cat 631 scrapers and d9 pushers summer 82 was just a kid , any chance i could to get to drive one, good memories
  • @ronvdwiel
    Did you ever compare this type of operation with a set up with a wheel-loader loading tipper trucks? We don't use scrapers often here and I wonder how this operation compares with respect to fuel-efficiency (ltr/m3 or gallons per volume transported ) and operational costs... What is the average pay-load per trip? Would be interesting to compare the cycle-times and productions... :-)
  • @markbaker3172
    in some material its hard to get that :ice cream topping:
  • @19stump65
    I laugh every time I see so called operators driving around in a scraper with the apron open. Way to go rookie