K-Tec Scraper Maintenance: A Guide for Tractor Mount Machines

K-Tec earth scrapers are widely recognised for their low cost per cubic metre and their low maintenance requirements. However, some basic maintenance is critical to the performance and longevity of your K-Tec scraper.

Take a few minutes to undertake a daily walk around to thoroughly inspect the scraper and its connection to the articulated truck or tactor. Begin at the front of the scraper, taking a close look at the hydraulic hoses and couplers. Hoses should be free of cracks and in good condition.

Check the hitch pin and remote connections to ensure the scraper is properly connected to the power unit. For articulated truck scrapers, ensure the ball and swivel is greased daily. For tractor-mount scrapers, the hitch knuckle swivel has two points that require daily greasing. (Be sure to wipe the grease zerks and the tip of the grease gun with a clean cloth prior to greasing.)

Continue the scraper walk around, paying particular attention to the condition of wearable parts. Examine cutting edge stingers and router blades. Using a worn-out edge adversely affects pulling power and ease of loading.

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Maintaining your K-Tec Scraper

K-Tec scrapers have twelve greaseless bushings located at the pivot points of the machine. Bushings should be replaced if the wear is more than 1/8 inch. Aim to keep a full set of replacement bushings in stock for each scraper so maintenance can be undertaken immediately as required.

Finally, check that the scraper’s 4 x wheel bearings are adequately greased. Wheel bearings only require greasing weekly or every 50 hours.

It’s a good idea to keep a maintenance checklist. We also recommend having a full set of replacement consumable parts for each scraper unit in the fleet.

For K-Tec scraper sales, parts and support in Australia and New Zealand, contact DOM Distribution on 1800 773 263 or email parts@domdistribution.com.au

For remote K-Tec owners and operators, DOM Distribution offer three spare part kit options to accompany any K-Tec scraper model. Our Australian warehouse offers same-day dispatch on K-Tec parts and components.