Does look like a C44..... best hope for a cutting edge would be if it has a universal bolt pattern.
Does look like a C44..... best hope for a cutting edge would be if it has a universal bolt pattern.
I plan to fill with excavator mainly and use for small haul truck but in good soil conditions will a 4020 john deere load this?
My limited info does not mention a C40 model.
They did have a C-42 model, still 4-yd to be pulled with an International I-9 or Case LA1 wheeled tractor.
Here's a couple of color pictures with paint, don't know if that's original color although I'm thinking it might be. And another pic of restored unit with D4
https://www.bigiron.com/Lots/LaplantChoateC40Scraper
If it is a LaPlant-Choate is should be yellow(I painted my C45 old Cat yellow). If it is an Allis Chalmers then it should be AC orange.
Chuck C
C40 is the basic scraper. C42 is the two wheeled version and C44 is the 4 wheeled dolly type.
The one OM has pictured with the D4 looks kind of familiar 😊
The 4020 will load it with the assistance of gravity in pre ripped dirt. Use the excavator and save tearing things apart and wearing out tractor tyres.
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