Caterpillar 627E Scraper Specs

Category: Scrapers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 627E ➔

The Caterpillar 627E is a self-loading wheel tractor-scraper used in earthmoving and site preparation applications. As part of Caterpillar's scraper lineup, the 627E is designed for cutting, loading, hauling, and spreading material in medium to large-scale grading and excavation work. It typically features a twin-engine or push-pull capable configuration depending on setup, with a bowl, apron, and ejector system for efficient material handling. The 627E is commonly used in road construction, land development, and mass excavation projects. Its design supports high production over haul distances where scrapers are preferred for moving large volumes of soil.

Bowl

Caterpillar 627E Scraper Bowl specifications
Heaped Capacity	20.10 cu yd (15.37 cu m)
Max Depth of Cut	13.20 in (33.53 cm)
Rated Payload	48,060.80 lbs (21,800.04 kg)
Struck Capacity	14.00 cu yd (10.70 cu m)
Width of Cut	10.00 ft (3.05 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 627E Scraper Dimensions specifications
Height - Top of Cab	11.10 ft (3.38 m)
Overall Height	12.20 ft (3.72 m)
Overall Length	42.30 ft (12.89 m)
Overall Width	11.40 ft (3.47 m)
Tractor Ground Clearance	1.80 ft (0.55 m)
Wheelbase	25.30 ft (7.71 m)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 627E Scraper Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	36.80 gal (139.29 l)
Differential Fluid Capacity	37.80 gal (143.07 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	14.30 gal (54.13 l)
Fuel Capacity	208.70 gal (789.93 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	51.60 gal (195.31 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Tire Size	33.25-29 26PR (E-3)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	41.00 gal (155.19 l)
Wheel Coolant Fluid Capacity - each	23.80 gal (90.08 l)

Scraper Engine

Caterpillar 627E Scraper Scraper Engine specifications
Displacement	640.80 cu in (10,500.85 cu cm)
Gross Power	246.00 hp (183.45 kw)
Make	Caterpillar
Net Power	225.00 hp (167.79 kw)
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Tractor Engine

Caterpillar 627E Scraper Tractor Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	640.80 cu in (10,500.85 cu cm)
Gross Power	238.00 hp (177.48 kw)
Make	Caterpillar
Net Power	225.00 hp (167.79 kw)
Power Measured @	2100 rpm

Transmission

Caterpillar 627E Scraper Transmission specifications
Max Speed Forward	35.80 mph (57.61 kph)
Max Speed Reverse	6.50 mph (10.46 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	8
Number of Reverse Gears	1

Weights

Caterpillar 627E Scraper Weights specifications
Front Axel - loaded	60,208.30 lbs (27,310.06 kg)
Front Axle - empty	44,753.90 lbs (20,300.05 kg)
Rear Axle - empty	31,682.70 lbs (14,371.05 kg)
Rear Axle - loaded	64,229.50 lbs (29,134.05 kg)
Total Operating - empty	76,436.50 lbs (34,671.06 kg)
Total Operating - Loaded	124,437.80 lbs (56,444.11 kg)

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