I remember being a little kid in Whittier in So. Cal. in the early 60’s when the 605 freeway was being built. My dad and I would go up on the still dirt freeway on the weekends and look at all the Euclid dozers and scrapers that were parked. It was such a blast climbing on those huge machines. Upon reflection it probably wasn’t the safest thing to do but I’m still here 60 years later. What a blast!!!
How about TWO GM ( Detroit ) 8V71 engines in this TS-14 Terex Scraper., Derrick. One is on the bowl, or tail end, the other at the tractor end., push pull . The use of ear protection is highly advised, but apparently too late for this operator I was told. Oops! I gave you the wrong model number there of these engines they are General Motors 4-71 's , 4 cylinder 71 cubic inch per cylinder 2-stroke diesels, not V8's ( 8V - ) Thanks to New Jersey Bill' for reminding me.
God Tyler, that would be like having your head in a drum, wouldn't it ? I'm thinking of a Raygo Vibratory roller I ran in the 70's; that had a 3-53 for power, talk about a racket !!!
Turn the volume up all the way before watching this video. Then watch it all the way through. Gives you an idea of what it would be like sitting were he is.
My uninformed assessment: the small lever in the front must be a transmission control, to a high-range for transport, low-range for loading and unloading. It appears the torque converter handles all gearing, but uses two ranges. The larger set of levers: Front: height of bowl/scraper bar (feathering it from time to time to get the right height for both loading and unloading). Middle: Apron control, the unit that raises and lowers in front of the bowl to keep material in the bowl during transport - raised high during loading and unloading, down during transport. Rear: Pusher end-gate to push the material out of the bowl during unloading. I don't know what the rapid back/forth movements of the lever mean when finishing the unloading. I think this unit has a rear engine. Engaging of this power unit, speed control, etc. must be handled electronically depending upon power demands. I see nothing being done by the operator to control the rear power unit. There must be a foot operated throttle.
just got two throttle pedals that are very close together so that you can either use both pedals at once or use them individually depending on what your trying to do ie trying to get unstuck or turning hard down a hill well thats what the newer one have id say these will be much the same
I was following close behind one to get into the cut to fix a lightplant and the operator dropped his pan a little and clipped a high spot and the dirt flew up and out and came down on my truck. Made a couple of little dents in the hood but didn't crack the windshield or I would have had to turn him in.
I've met a bunch of guys who thought they were too tough for hearing protection, now it just sad for them, many are in their early 30s and now they really can't hear what their children are saying. It disappears slowing and when you notice there's hearing loss it's too late.
How long has he ran them? Doesn't know how to use ejector, almost stopped when dumping, left ejector up the whole return trip without making the haul road better for himself. Made it 1:44 and couldn't take it anymore. Big difference between running equipment and being an operator.
Great video, gives people a view of what this work looks like. It’s one thing watching this and another doing it for 10-12 hours a day eating dust and bouncing your ass for the whole day. The glamour can wear off pretty quick…. Steve
I remember being a little kid in Whittier in So. Cal. in the early 60’s when the 605 freeway was being built. My dad and I would go up on the still dirt freeway on the weekends and look at all the Euclid dozers and scrapers that were parked. It was such a blast climbing on those huge machines. Upon reflection it probably wasn’t the safest thing to do but I’m still here 60 years later. What a blast!!!
I remember being a little kid in Whittier in So. Cal. in the early 60’s when the 605 freeway was being built. My dad and I would go up on the still dirt freeway on the weekends and look at all the Euclid dozers and scrapers that were parked. It was such a blast climbing on those huge machines. Upon reflection it probably wasn’t the safest thing to do but I’m still here 60 years later. What a blast!!!
As allways very nice Chris, we hat a beast of a machine, with two engines...... !
Sounds like a Detroit. Add that with no ear plugs and open cab = great hearing loss
How about TWO GM ( Detroit ) 8V71 engines in this TS-14 Terex Scraper., Derrick.
One is on the bowl, or tail end, the other at the tractor end., push pull .
The use of ear protection is highly advised, but apparently too late for this operator I was told.
Oops! I gave you the wrong model number there of these engines they are General Motors 4-71 's , 4 cylinder 71 cubic inch per cylinder 2-stroke diesels, not V8's ( 8V - ) Thanks to New Jersey Bill' for reminding me.
what?
My thoughts exactly.
In these old machines a closed cab is no better, speaking from experience lol. Even after adding extra insulation.
God Tyler, that would be like having your head in a drum, wouldn't it ? I'm thinking of a Raygo Vibratory roller I ran in the 70's; that had a 3-53 for power, talk about a racket !!!
Sweet sound of those detroits! 😊
Love it when you hit "rabbit"gear. Thanks for the vidjayos.
Turn the volume up all the way before watching this video. Then watch it all the way through. Gives you an idea of what it would be like sitting were he is.
Now it truly looks like work! Great video.
Would love a day on that Terex. We move muck with dozers & pans, but no way can we get those travel speeds.
That old equipment is a trip compared to today's machinery
Ear pro is a must with those old two strokes
Have they managed to get in contact with you about the little dam project in Oroville they want you to price up?
Lol that right by where I'm at. Crazy fuck up huh
could u explain more of how and why he is doing what
he is making the scaper do with the levers please
My uninformed assessment: the small lever in the front must be a transmission control, to a high-range for transport, low-range for loading and unloading. It appears the torque converter handles all gearing, but uses two ranges. The larger set of levers: Front: height of bowl/scraper bar (feathering it from time to time to get the right height for both loading and unloading). Middle: Apron control, the unit that raises and lowers in front of the bowl to keep material in the bowl during transport - raised high during loading and unloading, down during transport. Rear: Pusher end-gate to push the material out of the bowl during unloading. I don't know what the rapid back/forth movements of the lever mean when finishing the unloading.
I think this unit has a rear engine. Engaging of this power unit, speed control, etc. must be handled electronically depending upon power demands. I see nothing being done by the operator to control the rear power unit.
There must be a foot operated throttle.
i think the rapid movement maybe to get the dirt that is stuck against the pusher blade to fall off at the end of him dumping,just a thought
just got two throttle pedals that are very close together so that you can either use both pedals at once or use them individually depending on what your trying to do ie trying to get unstuck or turning hard down a hill well thats what the newer one have id say these will be much the same
Totally right, the rapid back and forth is him trying to use the ejector to shake any dirt that was packed in tightly against it off
And yeah twin throttle pedals with the rear engine being controlled via air-controlled throttle.
it seems like a amusement park ride for me... I'm used to tractors, wheel loaders and excavators :D
I was following close behind one to get into the cut to fix a lightplant and the operator dropped his pan a little and clipped a high spot and the dirt flew up and out and came down on my truck. Made a couple of little dents in the hood but didn't crack the windshield or I would have had to turn him in.
Nice. Pretty good camera angle. Now we can all say we've been on a scraper (we can SAY it).
How do you operate that thing without going deaf? Was the guy wearing earplugs?
Get that poor guy some sunglasses and ear plugs a ball cap would help too.
Hey Justin how can you stand that racket with no ear plugs?
Off topic but how is KMA farms doing? Everything ok?
NOTHING else sounds like a Detroit.
What is the project? Thanks for the video. ~
new subdivision
Thanks.
Been awhile since I ran one.. lets see if I remember. .. a Detroit 6-71 in front with a 4-71 in back...?
4-71 on both ends but some were converted to 6-71s in the front
Catskinner I think I ran TS-14B's...?
Good video.
Them things can roll over seen a few of them do that!
buen video 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
What is the purpose of this building project? Are public roads being constructed for a housing subdivision or office-park? Anybody know?
Rubba Dubdub new subdivision
Glad the trees and woods were left intact. It will be a very nice place to live. Fascinating to watch. Thank you for that.
I was going to ask the same thing, I kind of figured it was a new subdivision.
letsdig18 does Justin own his own grading company now
them 6v's or 8v's got to love a 2 stroke
471,s
He needs to close the apron more when he's loading so the dirt stays in the bowl.
I don't see any grade stakes, are there any? Is this an 'eyeball' grading job?
We don't need no damn grade stakes.
Justin needs some cool sunglasses.
l9ve that detroit sound!!
JUSTIN! I feel like we haven't seen "Jusin" in a while
hello to you too!
Hellooo! We need more videos of you two together. Peas in a pod lol😂
maybe so, we both have a lot of work going on. hard to get together.
Hearing protection
Think Justin lost that years ago! lol
I've met a bunch of guys who thought they were too tough for hearing protection, now it just sad for them, many are in their early 30s and now they really can't hear what their children are saying. It disappears slowing and when you notice there's hearing loss it's too late.
Sure would go faster and smoother if somebody got on that blade and pushed.
Sounds like a 4-53 detroit
FUCK yeah. Bury that box.
North Carolina....where old equipment goes to live another day.
Amen
That thing is a dinosaur.
Videos not coming too fast at the moment Chris, have you not got alot of work on ?
ive got too much work and no free time
I will be going to con expo hope to see you there I'm only there Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday hope to see u there really excited for con expo
What's with the scraper doing the dozers job in the end?!!? I agree with everyone ha ha WHAT!
Looks boring work, did you(chris) get to have some fun operating it ?
shew... baby pan there
That is ugly as hell but it does an AWESOME job
ear plugs I hope
haha ear plugs and seatbelt comments...
exactly
People don't read the comments ahead of theirs to see if someone has already said what they're about to say.
nothing like the sound of under powered detroit equipment in the morning.
He should run less tire for some gear reduction.
How long has he ran them? Doesn't know how to use ejector, almost stopped when dumping, left ejector up the whole return trip without making the haul road better for himself. Made it 1:44 and couldn't take it anymore. Big difference between running equipment and being an operator.
Great video, gives people a view of what this work looks like. It’s one thing watching this and another doing it for 10-12 hours a day eating dust and bouncing your ass for the whole day. The glamour can wear off pretty quick…. Steve
It's been a few years since I ran a scraper, I'd give my left one to run one again.
I remember being a little kid in Whittier in So. Cal. in the early 60’s when the 605 freeway was being built. My dad and I would go up on the still dirt freeway on the weekends and look at all the Euclid dozers and scrapers that were parked. It was such a blast climbing on those huge machines. Upon reflection it probably wasn’t the safest thing to do but I’m still here 60 years later. What a blast!!!