Post by tuffytractor on Feb 7, 2008 0:41:24 GMT -5
Although, I would have liked to do a modification on a box scraper and turn it into a monster, like Rob's. I didn't have the luxury of time, I'm already about 3-4 months behind on our property projects, many of which entail the use of a box scraper to terrace and level, so trenches can be dug for power and water to the different points on our property. All of which has to be done, or the contractors won't have what they need to break ground for our outbuilding/super-garage slated for spring of 07. (hey, thats just around the corner 
, I better hurry up!)
Finally was able to pick up my 2G2 Gearmore Hydraulic box scraper with floating tail-board. Here are some pics. Even though I didn't fabricate it, I'm still excited to try it out.
The hydraulic cylinder that will activate the scarifiers.
The floating tail board, which is reversible, to help smooth the way.
as well as the reversible interior blade, so if you wear it out, just turn it over.
and, their website...
www.gearmore.com/catpdf/Cat_P77_P81.pdf
a new toy, I'm looking forward to getting it dirty.
Hey, a feature I didn't cover in the initial review is the Scarifier Locking Pin. The Gearmore site talks about it but doesn't detail it, the Vendor had no clue what I was talking about when I asked about it. So here it is.
This is the pin and the capture plate that engages when the hydraulics are extended fully.
With the Scarifiers rotated but not locked in.
The pin is spring mounted, so stays up out of the way of rotation until the Hyd Cylinder is fully activated then pushes the pin down, locking the scarfiers from rotating back under pressure, which has been a problem in other models I've used, shouldn't be on this one. Truthfully the ground has been so soft since I've purchased it, I haven't needed to use them. Although I didn't take any pictures of them, they also have 1/4" backers to prevent them bending, no where near as strong as the backers Rob put on his, but still better than nothing.
Then partially and fully engaged.
Here are the backers on the rear of the scarifiers, which should complete this review. Hope I haven't droned on about this scraper. Sucker sure works well!
, I better hurry up!)Finally was able to pick up my 2G2 Gearmore Hydraulic box scraper with floating tail-board. Here are some pics. Even though I didn't fabricate it, I'm still excited to try it out.
The hydraulic cylinder that will activate the scarifiers.
The floating tail board, which is reversible, to help smooth the way.
as well as the reversible interior blade, so if you wear it out, just turn it over.
and, their website...
www.gearmore.com/catpdf/Cat_P77_P81.pdf
a new toy, I'm looking forward to getting it dirty.
Hey, a feature I didn't cover in the initial review is the Scarifier Locking Pin. The Gearmore site talks about it but doesn't detail it, the Vendor had no clue what I was talking about when I asked about it. So here it is.
This is the pin and the capture plate that engages when the hydraulics are extended fully.
With the Scarifiers rotated but not locked in.
The pin is spring mounted, so stays up out of the way of rotation until the Hyd Cylinder is fully activated then pushes the pin down, locking the scarfiers from rotating back under pressure, which has been a problem in other models I've used, shouldn't be on this one. Truthfully the ground has been so soft since I've purchased it, I haven't needed to use them. Although I didn't take any pictures of them, they also have 1/4" backers to prevent them bending, no where near as strong as the backers Rob put on his, but still better than nothing.
Then partially and fully engaged.
Here are the backers on the rear of the scarifiers, which should complete this review. Hope I haven't droned on about this scraper. Sucker sure works well!
I'll pay for shipping just to make it fair. 
