Scraper
A tool, machine or item of site equipment used to support construction, maintenance or heavy industrial work.
Scraper Explained
Scraper is a key term within construction equipment, where it is used across construction, infrastructure, transport and industrial project delivery. In practical terms, it helps describe how work is planned, specified, delivered, measured or maintained on real sites and assets. Understanding scraper is useful because the same language is often shared by contractors, designers, suppliers, asset owners, public authorities and investors.
Within Highways.Today’s Dictionary, scraper should be read as part of the wider vocabulary of machinery, tools and site equipment used to build, lift, move, compact, cut, fix or maintain construction works. It may appear in technical specifications, tender documents, project reports, equipment guides, safety plans, design models, maintenance schedules or news articles. Exact requirements can vary by country, project type, contract form, standard and manufacturer, so readers should always check the relevant local guidance, drawings, regulations and professional advice before relying on the term for design, procurement or operational decisions.
Articles Featuring Scraper
John Deere Unveils High-Capacity Scrapers for Modern Earthmoving
9th April 2025
John Deere Unveils High-Capacity Scrapers for Modern Earthmoving John Deere has once again raised the bar for earthmoving machinery with…
The challenges of Road Maintenance
29th June 2022
The challenges of Road Maintenance According to the Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey by the Asphalt Industry Alliance,…
Meet the Viking ride-on Floor Preparation Scraper
25th June 2022
Meet the Viking ride-in Floor Preparation Scraper To provide contractors with efficient floor preparation equipment for outdoor applications, surface preparation…
John Deere announces the Scraper Earthmoving Productivity System
5th April 2022
John Deere announces the Scraper Earthmoving Productivity System John Deere is excited to announce its latest technological offering, the Earthmoving…
Caterpillar relaunches the Cat 651 Wheel Tractor Scraper
19th December 2021
Caterpillar relaunches the Cat 651 Wheel Tractor Scraper The new single engine Cat® 651 Wheel Tractor Scraper (WTS) re-enters the…
Collins Earthworks chooses versatility with new Cat 637K Coal Bowl Scrapers
23rd July 2021
Collins Earthworks chooses versatility with new Cat 637K Coal Bowl Scrapers Earthmoving professionals Collins Earthworks has invested in several new…
SCRAPER for remote control of construction machines via augmented reality at Intermat
23rd March 2018
SCRAPER for remote control of construction machines via augmented reality at Intermat DIGGER DTR has designed and produced machines for…
Trimble and K-Tec Earthmovers introduce Trimble factory option for Scrapers
9th March 2017
Trimble and K-Tec Earthmovers introduce Trimble ready factory option for Scrapers Trimble and K-Tec Earthmovers Inc have announced the introduction of a Trimble…
Editorial Note
The Highways.Today Dictionary is maintained as an editorial reference resource for construction, infrastructure, transport and industrial technology professionals. Definitions are intended to support understanding, discovery and research, and may be expanded over time as the Dictionary evolves into a broader illustrated industry reference.