What is a tractor scoop?

What is a tractor scoop? A dirt scoop (Figure 1) is a handy attachment for small tractors. It will allow you to dig, move and dump small quantities of soil, gravel, sand or other materials

What is a tractor scoop?

A dirt scoop (Figure 1) is a handy attachment for small tractors. It will allow you to dig, move and dump small quantities of soil, gravel, sand or other materials much easier than you can do with a shovel and wheelbarrow and much less expensively than with a front-end loader on your tractor.

How does a three point hitch dirt scoop work?

DIRT SCOOP CAN BE USED IN REVERSE: The 30in dirt scoop can be connected to your 3pt hitch on either side of the bucket. This allows you to either push the dirt scoop into the ground when in reverse, or pull it into the ground when in drive.

Can a front end loader dig a hole?

A front end loader is a multi-use piece of equipment. Using the power of a front end loader to dig a hole can save hours of time in manual labor. The front blade of the loader’s bucket scrapes the earth as the loader drives forward, much like a potato peeler peels away a layer of potato.

Can you dig with front end loader?

Using the power of a front end loader to dig a hole can save hours of time in manual labor. When the digging gets too hard the bucket is hydraulically turned upward to scoop up the scraped dirt. This process can be repeated over and over until the hole is as deep and as wide as desired.

What is bucket float?

Float mode lets you drag a bucket of material without mixing surface material with stockpile material or gouging the floor. This puts less wear on the bucket than exerting down pressure with the hydraulic system and allows the bucket to skim over the contours of the material.

What can you do with a 3 point dirt scoop?

This 3-point dirt scoop is constructed of heavy duty steel and is designed to perform. Attach your tractor to the front of the dirt scoop and you can scrap or cut soil. Attach to the rear of the scoop to shovel dirt, gravel, and mulch, or just to carry a load.

Can a reversible dirt scoop be attached to a tractor?

Reversible Dirt Scoop has a special reversible mounting system that allows you to attach your tractor to the front or rear of this 30in.W scoop, enabling it to work 2 separate ways. In forward mode it works as a slip scraper. In reverse mode it acts as a shovel. Requires 15–35 HP tractor.

What does a reversible nortrac dirt scoop do?

This NorTrac® 3-Pt. Reversible Dirt Scoop has a special reversible mounting system that allows you to attach your tractor to the front or rear of this 30in.W scoop, enabling it to work 2 separate ways. In forward mode it works as a slip scraper. In reverse mode it acts as a shovel. Requires 15–35 HP tractor. 3.9 out of 5 stars.

What are the dimensions of a dirt scoop?

The dirt scoop frame construction is made from reinforced 2-3/8 inch tubular steel frame and 2-1/4 inch angle iron. The bucket dimensions are 30 inches wide by 25 inches deep by 10-1/2 inches high.