This Caterpillar 627K is a motor scraper — a self-loading earthmoving machine designed to cut, carry, and deposit large volumes of soil and material across a job site in a single pass. Motor scrapers are sometimes referred to as pan scrapers or simply scrapers, and they are a mainstay of large-scale grading, road construction, dam building, and land-levelling operations. Caterpillar is one of the world's most recognised manufacturers of heavy construction and mining equipment, with a long-established reputation for producing durable, high-output machines that serve contractors, civil engineers, and infrastructure developers globally.
This 2018 machine is offered in used condition from Texas, USA, and is listed at $535,000.
The scraper is fitted with a cushion hitch, which absorbs push-pull impact loads and reduces stress on both the scraper and the push tractor working with it. Complementing this, the unit is equipped for push-pull operation, meaning it is configured to work in tandem with another similarly equipped scraper, allowing the two machines to assist each other during loading without requiring a dedicated push dozer — an arrangement that improves cycle efficiency on suitable sites.
A retarder is fitted, providing the operator with additional braking control when travelling loaded on downhill grades, which is an important safety and machine-protection feature given the substantial loads a motor scraper carries.
The cab meets ROPS standards and is of the enclosed type, providing the operator with a protected, weather-resistant working environment that also supports comfort on long production shifts.
An online owner's manual is noted as available with the machine, supporting maintenance planning and operator reference. The equipment certification code recorded for this unit is NCR.
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