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Caterpillar 637D Scraper

Category: Scrapers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 637D ➔

The Caterpillar 637D is a self-loading, twin-engine wheel tractor scraper used in earthmoving, road construction, and large-scale site preparation. As part of Caterpillar's scraper lineup, the 637D is designed for high-volume material loading, hauling, and spreading in medium to large grading operations. It typically features a bowl, apron, ejector, and rear push-pull capability depending on configuration. The machine is used for moving soil, gravel, and other loose materials over moderate distances. The 637D is recognized for its production-oriented design, serviceability, and compatibility with support equipment in mass excavation and highway construction applications.

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Bowl

Heaped Capacity	31.00 cu yd (23.70 cu m)
Max Depth of Cut	19.10 in (48.51 cm)
Rated Payload	74,957.20 lbs (34,000.06 kg)
Struck Capacity	21.10 cu yd (16.13 cu m)
Width of Cut	11.50 ft (3.51 m)

Dimensions

Overall Height	13.70 ft (4.18 m)
Overall Length	48.60 ft (14.81 m)
Overall Width	13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Wheelbase	28.70 ft (8.75 m)

Operating Specifications

Fuel Capacity	370.70 gal (1,403.10 l)
Tire Size	33.25-35 38PR (E-3)

Scraper Engine

Displacement	640.80 cu in (10,500.85 cu cm)
Make	Caterpillar
Net Power	255.00 hp (190.16 kw)
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Tractor Engine

Displacement	1,098.50 cu in (18,001.23 cu cm)
Make	Caterpillar
Net Power	450.00 hp (335.57 kw)
Power Measured @	2000 rpm

Transmission

Max Speed Forward	31.70 mph (51.02 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	8

Weights

Front Axel - loaded	90,566.00 lbs (41,080.10 kg)
Front Axle - empty	64,767.50 lbs (29,378.08 kg)
Rear Axle - empty	41,407.30 lbs (18,782.06 kg)
Rear Axle - loaded	90,566.00 lbs (41,080.10 kg)
Total Operating - empty	106,174.70 lbs (48,160.09 kg)
Total Operating - Loaded	181,131.90 lbs (82,160.15 kg)

Caterpillar 637Ds currently for sale

A Caterpillar 637D From Boyd CAT for $31,500.00 USD

A 1977 Caterpillar 637D From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

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