Massive Dirt Movers: Deere’s New Pull-Type Scrapers Revealed

Dozers and other equipment get the spotlight when it comes to moving dirt, but the humble pull-type scraper can be a more efficient, productive machine for mass earthmoving.
On this episode of The Dirt, we learn about John Deere’s new 3012 and 3812 four-tire ejector scrapers from Matt Costello, product marketing manager.
The scrapers have 30- to 38-cubic-yard capacities and 12-foot-wide bowls. (The first number in the model signifies its heaped capacity in cubic yards, while the “12” represents its bowl width in feet.) The direct-hitch models attach to high-horsepower tractors. Deere also offers a gooseneck version of its 3812 that can connect to a converted Deere 460 P-Tier articulated dump truck.
The 3812 marks the largest direct-hitch scraper in Deere’s lineup.
Costello explains some of the differences between pull-type and self-propelled scrapers, what kinds of conditions are best for scrapers and the best carrier machines for pull-type models.
So if you want to learn more about Deere’s new scrapers or are just curious about these mass-earthmoving machines, be sure to check out the latest episode of The Dirt.

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In This Episode:
00:00 – Deere’s New Scrapers
00:33 – Self-Propelled or Pull-Behind?
00:52 – Industry Shift to Pull-Behind Scrapers
01:37 – Size and Specs of Deere’s New Scrapers
02:38 – Can Any Tractor Pull These?
03:51 – John Deere Scraper Portfolio
04:09 – Can a Scraper be Pulled by a Tractor or an ADT?
04:41 – Best Soil Types for Scrapers
05:48 – Machine Control Integrations
07:15 – Final Thoughts