[JOHN DEERE 860 ELEVATING SCRAPER 1969]

what's your business building new roads [Music] major highways city streets new housing developments or any other earthmoving job whatever the job is John Deere has an elevating scraper that will be your most efficient production tool the JT 860 scraper [Music] the jd8 60 scraper for the 15 cubic yard capacity is designed and engineered by John Deere to be the most versatile scraper in the business the JD 860 is in a phrase exactly right for the widest possible variety of earth-moving jobs that require elevating scrapers it has a 215 net flywheel horsepower diesel engine that never sacrifices load capacity or speed of loading and transporting you get a full load every time up to a thirty seven thousand five hundred pound capacity and the operator rides in a flush air suspension foam cushioned seat with easy visibility of the cutting edge at all time from loading to smooth quick and complete ejection the JD 860 scraper is designed to set high performance standards in a variety of applications each component of the all hydraulic JD 860 was designed to contribute to this overall performance capability and high output let's start with the controls as on all John Deere equipment they are human engineered that means they are positioned for easy natural movement by the operator all gauges are placed for maximum visibility and if the operator has to change a fuse there's no waste of time because all fuses are right on the instrument panel when the day's work is finished a lockable cover protects the instrument panel against vandalism and the engine access and fuel tank access panels can be padlocked for easy fast serviceability of the bottom panel drops down to former step the top panel lifts up to reveal the right side of the engine and the oil dipstick hydraulic reservoir with filler cap and oil level sight window the battery compartment and air filter the entire engine hood hinges up for complete servicing [Music] when you get underway in the JD 860 you know you have the unqualified reputation of John Deere engineering behind you in an all hydraulic elevating scraper that's built to do one thing move material at less cost and that's exactly what you do with the JD 860 move material a full heaped bowl every time [Music] [Applause] [Music] since the JD 860 is self-loading no pusher is needed making it right at home in tight turnaround situations articulated steering gives you maximum maneuverability anywhere the power unit pivots 90 degrees each way from Center providing a turning circle of 32 feet rather than mechanical follow-up the full power steering system on the JD 860 is equipped with hydraulic follow-on called position responsive steering this all hydraulic system with full hydraulic follow up reduces steering wheel effort to only three pounds and positively eliminates oversteer and jerk steer it's exclusive in the JD 860 size class the result is faster more precise work with less effort from the operator the bull controls are all hydraulic also which means the operator can unload a full bowl in less than 10 seconds or he can spread it out in a thin layer with the elevators operating in Reverse for an even flow of material either way ejection is complete the pulverized material doesn't make any round trips in the JD 816 that's because the cutting edge retracts with the floor the entire jd8 60 scraper and it's performance and durability are backed by john deere's reputation for quality in design and engineering at john deere's research facilities every major component of the scraper was tested under simulated working conditions [Music] fatigue testing on the draft and engine frame plus test on the steering components and elevator hydraulic systems were carried on continuously 24 hours a day for literally thousands of hours then as a part of the field test program age 88 60 with a mannequin inside was rolled over an embankment [Music] finally the first of several prototypes was put to work under actual conditions of loading hauling and dumping many different types of material the engineers wanted to be sure the JD 860 would measure up to the kinds of work you wanted to do but a scraper must be more than durable to be a profit-making production tool it must be efficient therefore the JD 860 was run through extensive timing and weighing tests load dump travel and return times were all recorded as well as the weight of each load and the weight of the material for cubic yard [Music] on one job test results show that the JD 860 loaded hauled and dumped material over a cycle distance of 2700 feet at the average rate of well over 250 cubic yards per hour moving more material in less time that means a more profitable operation for you because of its 15 cubic yard capacity the JD 860 can work profitably on a wide variety of jobs for example its ability to make a deep cut and pull a heavy load makes it the right choice for trench type sanitary landfill work and on major highway construction work its Hall speed of up to 28 miles per hour in gear adds extra speed and efficiency to the job the torque converter with a lock-up clutch transmits direct drive from the engine to the wheels for higher speed and greater economy the comfort of the man who runs the JD 860 wasn't forgotten during its design the seat is foam padded contoured for fit and fully adjustable and it is suspended on a cushion of air which the operator can adjust to suit his weight as an added touch for comfort and simplicity of operation John Deere engineers angle the seat ten degrees to the right to make it easier for the operator to watch the cutting edge and handle the controls [Music] if you begin to lose traction the differential lock operated by a left foot pedal supplies power equally to both wheels to keep you from getting bogged down then when the footing improves release the differential lock full power hydraulic bricks put the operator in complete control at all times depending on where he positions the three wavebrake selector lever the operator can apply tractor or a scraper brakes independently or break all four wheels at the same time all this means quicker better production on your job faster loading faster hauling and faster more even ejection the JD 860 is particularly suited as the major production tool on County Road projects with the stiff competitive bidding that's prevalent on this type of work the contractor must keep his cross to a minimum he looks for a machine high in reliable productivity that's what he gets in the JD 860 combined with maneuverability speed and efficiency that help get the job done on time all the time [Music] [Music] the real business end of the jd8 60 scraper is its cutting edge and elevator system the tough sharp cutting edge is made in three reversible and replaceable sections with optional replaceable teeth during loading material is lifted by 21 elevator flights more than on any comparable scraper about 200 flights per minute shatter and pulverize the material as it's loaded further crushing action and increased lift volume is provided by a slight lip on each elevator flight such pulverizing eliminates air pockets and voids in the bowl you can get a full bowl every time during ejection reverse elevator action gives the material a second full Verizon treatment and the finally fragmented material will require less compacting later on also when the cutting edge is all the way back it may be lowered to act as a greeter blade for leveling high spots and filling depressions the result a double savings in time and money for you as with any piece of John Deere equipment quality dealer services only as far away as a telephone call local dealers have expertly trained service men and they stock all normal replacement parts major parts usually can be supplied within less than 24 hours john deere designed the jd8 60 scraper to fill a need the need for a 15-yard self-loading scraper one that is versatile enough to be a reliable productive tool on any earthmoving job the JT 860 has all the power you'll need for any job you put it on 215 net flywheel horsepower with torque converter and power shipped for efficient application of that power is fast loading fast acceleration and fast even ejection all combined to make your cycle times on the job shorter the five-speed powershift transmission power steering and power brakes put the operator in complete control at all times he has excellent comfort and visibility both of the cutting edge and where he's going the JD 860 has been tested tested and retesting and it's ready to be put to work on one of your jobs where high productivity and versatility are required so when you're ready to buy remember the JD 860 is a machine built to move more material on a wider variety of jobs with more profit potential for you and it's made by John Deere a pioneer in the elevating scraper field [Music]