3 Essential Motor Grader Attachments That Will Tailor Your Machine to Your Project
Motor grader attachments come in many shapes and sizes, enhancing your equipment and worksite. We’ve compiled our top picks for motor grader attachments that will simplify your project, whether you are shopping for used road graders for sale or already have one on the go.
Front Blades
Front blades turn your motor grader into a dozer for easy material handling and grading. There are two types of front blades: straight blades and angled blades.
Straight blades are great for clearing debris, spreading materials, and grading in tight areas. These blades come in a range of sizes, so you can match the blade to the task at hand.
Angled blades are similarly great for material handling and clearing, however, you’re also able to control the angle you’re using it at. This gives motor grader operators more control over the materials they’re working with, as they can angle their blade and direct their load to a desired location. This makes angled blades great for the quick clearing of driveways and roads.
Rippers and Scarifiers
Rippers and scarifiers are used to break ground and loosen hard materials like concrete and soil. Rippers are best suited for heavy-duty work, like road preparation, trenching, and pipeline installation. Scarifiers fare best for light to moderate work, like lawn care or pre-grading tasks.
The location of your ripper or scarifier also matters. Front-attaching scarifiers or rippers hook to your motor grader’s front lift group and are best for light work, offering less directional control but more fuel economy. A mid-mount scarifier or ripper provides more power and control, while a rear ripper or scarifier provides the most power and control. Depending on how heavy-duty your project is, choosing between a ripper and a scarifier and picking an appropriate position can help align your attachment to your workload.
Plows
Plows are the go-to snow removal attachment for your motor grader. One-way plows use an angled blade to distribute snow or debris to one side. This plow is best suited for routine snow maintenance and clearing long, open roads.
V-plows use two angled blades to form a “V” shape that makes it easy to cut through deep and compacted snow. Angled blades push materials to either side, forming a path as your grader works. V-plows are better suited for heavy snowfall that one-way plows can’t work through. These two plows are often used in conjunction with one another, with the V-plow making the first pass after heavy snowfall and the one-way plow handling routine snow maintenance.
Conclusion
Our picks for essential motor grader attachments can lend a hand to nearly any worksite. If you’re in the market for a grader machine for sale, Fused has a wide selection of used motor graders and motor grader attachments from top brands, whether you’re looking for a Cat140M or a John Deere 870G.
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