Caterpillar 631E Scraper Specs

Category: Scrapers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 631E ➔

The Caterpillar 631E is a self-propelled wheel tractor scraper used in earthmoving, mining, road construction, and large-scale site preparation. As part of Caterpillar's scraper lineup, the 631E is designed for high-volume material loading, hauling, and spreading over medium to long distances. It typically features a twin-engine or tractor-scraper configuration depending on version and application, with a large bowl capacity, heavy-duty frame, and hydraulic controls for efficient cut, load, transport, and dump cycles. The 631E is commonly used in mass excavation and grading operations where productivity, traction, and material handling capacity are required.

Bowl

Caterpillar 631E Scraper Bowl specifications
Heaped Capacity	31.00 cu yd (23.70 cu m)
Max Depth of Cut	17.30 in (43.94 cm)
Rated Payload	75,001.30 lbs (34,020.06 kg)
Struck Capacity	21.10 cu yd (16.13 cu m)
Width of Cut	11.50 ft (3.51 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 631E Scraper Dimensions specifications
Overall Height	14.10 ft (4.30 m)
Overall Length	46.90 ft (14.30 m)
Overall Width	13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Wheelbase	28.80 ft (8.78 m)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 631E Scraper Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	196.90 gal (745.27 l)
Tire Size	37.25-35 30PR (E-3)

Tractor Engine

Caterpillar 631E Scraper Tractor Engine specifications
Displacement	1,098.50 cu in (18,001.23 cu cm)
Gross Power	450.00 hp (335.57 kw)
Make	Caterpillar

Transmission

Caterpillar 631E Scraper Transmission specifications
Max Speed Forward	29.90 mph (48.12 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	7

Weights

Caterpillar 631E Scraper Weights specifications
Front Axel - loaded	91,097.30 lbs (41,321.09 kg)
Front Axle - empty	64,910.80 lbs (29,443.08 kg)
Rear Axle - empty	31,971.50 lbs (14,502.05 kg)
Rear Axle - loaded	80,786.20 lbs (36,644.05 kg)
Total Operating - empty	96,882.20 lbs (43,945.08 kg)
Total Operating - Loaded	171,883.50 lbs (77,965.14 kg)

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