Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the difference between scraping and grading?
Scraping and grading refer to different surface-leveling techniques using tractor attachments. Scraping typically involves removing dirt, debris, or low spots using a cutting edge to pull material across a surface. Grading, on the other hand, is about evenly distributing material—cutting high spots and filling low areas to create a smooth, level grade.
A 3 point grading scraper is designed for both scraping and grading applications. It’s equipped with multiple cutting edges and a durable side panel thickness that enables it to break compacted dirt while smoothing driveways, parking lots, hunting camps, and small acreages. Unlike a traditional box scraper, a grading scraper is more effective for consistent road grading applications and driveway leveling.
2. What is a 3 point grading scraper used for?
A 3 point grading scraper is a tractor attachment used for leveling, landscaping, and maintaining unpaved surfaces. It's designed to attach to your tractor’s 3 point hitch, often compatible with Quick Hitch Cat 1 or Cat 2 setups. These scrapers are ideal for maintaining gravel driveways, parking lots, camp roads, and trails.
They're commonly used in:
- Driveway smoothing and dirt road grading
- Parking lot leveling on rural or commercial properties
- Restoring low spots and correcting high spots
- Maintaining hunting camps, small acreages, and farm roads
Many grading scrapers feature reversible, heat-treated cutting edges, replaceable blades, and shanks that help break compacted material. They’re a low cost alternative to heavier box blades and require fewer adjustments while delivering consistent grade and surface quality.
3. What does a 3 point grading scraper do?
A 3 point grading scraper pulls behind your tractor and uses one or more cutting edges to grade, level, and smooth soil, gravel, or other material. It breaks up high spots, redistributes the material, and fills in low spots, creating a uniform surface.
Here’s what a grading scraper does best:
- Scrapes and grades gravel or dirt driveways
- Levels surfaces in parking lots, trails, or hunting camps
- Works across wide working widths (e.g., 5’ x 6’, 6’ x 6’) for landscaping and road grading applications
- Handles material like gravel, soil, and millings with long-lasting durability
- Performs efficiently even with additional horsepower from compact and utility tractors
With heat-treated, replaceable cutting edges, a strong side panel thickness, and low weight-to-width ratios, these scrapers are built for durability and smooth performance. Some models may ship fully assembled or require minor setup, but users should check product details and be aware of transit delays or current regular prices.
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