3 point scoop?

641Dave · Mar 24, 2011

I've been thinking about getting hold of one to help in cleaning up my new place. I've got a burn pile that was left over from the previous owner with about 4 yards of dirt filled with junk that didn't burn. I want to load it onto the trailer and haul it to the local landfill.

My question is, with one of these 3 point scoops, would I be able to scoop up some dirt and load it onto the trailer? I'm just not sure how these things work and what the limitations are.

dhamps10 · Mar 24, 2011

I had a "Dearborn" scoop, I never could get to cut. I now have a "Homemade" scoop, that works great. The problem is, they wont lift high enough to dump in anything.
Dennis

rustyfarmall · Mar 24, 2011

Are you talking about a Gnuse? It would depend on your tractor, and also your trailer.
http://www.gnusemfg.com/

thurlow · Mar 24, 2011

They work great.........within their limitations; not gonna handle any large pieces of 'junk' and won't dump onto a trailer.

641Dave · Mar 24, 2011

I'm talking about a '58 ford 641.

I've got a dove tailed trailer that I want to load the junk on. (Junk=
burnt out dirt with bits of glass, rusted metal, broken tile and stuff).

The trailer sits low. I've just never seen one of these things work
and sort of figure they are made for hauling dirt from one pile to
another.

maxwell99 · Mar 24, 2011

David,

I have a ford pond scoop. Works great, but to do what you want to do you will have to back the tractor upon to the trailer then dump your load,

It will not lift high enough for you to dump into the trailer with the tractor on ground level. So you have to determine if your trailer is wide enough for the tractor to back onto it.

my 16ft trailer is wide enough to transport the tractor but with my 1 ft. sideboards on the trailer, i cannot back my TO35 into the trailer.

now if you are lucky enough to own one of these (second Picture) 3 pt hitch extentions, then you could dump into the trailer with tractor on ground level. I would love to own one of these, but our tractors might not be strong enough to handle much of a load at the extended length.

thurlow · Mar 24, 2011

David, I assume you've seen one of the things, either a-sitting or in use. If not, go to google images and search for pond scoop. If you can back your (loaded) tractor onto your trailer, you can dump onto to it. It's been many years since I used one, but my recollection is that the cutting blade is only a few inches (maybe 12-14 at most) off the ground when it is tripped/dumped. The pivot point is near the center of the scoop.

RayP(MI) · Mar 24, 2011

I have one somewhat like Maxwell's. Works OK subject to it's limitations. If I'm moving dirt any distance, they're awfully slow. Don't lift high enough to dump on a trailer. I really like mine for picking rocks, when I have to do it by hand.

showcrop · Mar 24, 2011

Where are you going to burn your branches and scrap and sticks and such? I burn usually once a year and have a pretty good new pile going within a month.

E R · Mar 24, 2011

I got me one about like this one, only mine is A little larger than the one in pic. The best thing I like about mine, you can hook it up to load going forward, or unhook it, turn it around and load going backard. Now that is handy. Depend on what kind of dirt pile you are going to move. I think you will like the front or rear attachment. It works great for me.

E R from Tx.

641Dave · Mar 25, 2011

That's what I've been looking at and found one that is reversible. I think I'm going to go ahead and get it.

The burn pile I'm cleaning up is from the previous owner that apparently used this spot for along time. I've already hauled off to 16 foot trailer loads of junk. I'm burning all the wood coming out of the pile, but I just don't feel comfortable burning plastics and such, so I load it up and haul it off.

The stuff I'm about to load is the residual from the previous owner's fires. Allot of rusted metal mixed with the dirt.

I've had six bon fires so far of honey locust, mesquite and junk trees. After I burn those I just let the ashes blow away or soak in. It's just this one pile that I want to clean up and then figure I'd box blade smooth with a load of fresh dirt to let the grass get going again.

Guys I appreciate the help!

jackinok · Mar 25, 2011

I would use the dirt scoop to dig a hole,and push trash into it with a back blade or box blade and bury the trash.clean dirt you could use elsewhere if needed.trouble with one of these is it sets between the tires,with all that trash you run the risk of destroying your tires as you back or drive into trash pile.front loader would be best of course to pick it up and haul to a proper landfill.In fact it may be worth renting one for a couple of hours just to save the risk of ruining tires.cost of one front tire alone would probably pay the rental.My opinion of course.

641Dave · Mar 25, 2011

(quoted from post at 15:43:34 03/25/11) I would use the dirt scoop to dig a hole,and push trash into it with a back blade or box blade and bury the trash.clean dirt you could use elsewhere if needed.trouble with one of these is it sets between the tires,with all that trash you run the risk of destroying your tires as you back or drive into trash pile.front loader would be best of course to pick it up and haul to a proper landfill.In fact it may be worth renting one for a couple of hours just to save the risk of ruining tires.cost of one front tire alone would probably pay the rental.My opinion of course.

Pretty good opinion if you ask me. It's also got me thinking now of how long it would take to carve a hole with the box blade and push everything in it. hmmmm

Not exactly the most efficient method, but my tank is full. :wink:

Dave Sherburne NY · Mar 25, 2011

This red one is genuine ford, I bought one new back about 1954 $96 worked well, better than TSC sells wish I still had it. Used it behind a 1951 8N that my father bought new.

641Dave · Apr 6, 2011

I picked up one this weekend that I suspect is an old ford scoop. $100 on my local craigslist.

Works very well and is proving to be a back saver!

Thanks for the help fellas!

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