Caterpillar TS225 BROCHURE

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TS225
Towed Scraper
Scraper Bowl
Capacity – Heaped 18 m Width of Cut, to Router Bits 3785 mm 12 ft 5 in Rated Load 25 580 kg 56,400 lb Capacity Struck 13 m Depth of Cut – max 262 mm 10.3 in
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TS225 Features

High-Strength, Abrasion-Resistant Steel in Bowl Interior
High-strength, abrasion-resistant steel on the apron face, floor walls, and ejector minimizes wear – yard after yard.
Standard Heavy-Duty, Construction-Grade Brakes
Standard dry-disc brakes enhance your job site safety.
Standard Radial Tires
Standard radial tires deliver reduced rolling resistance, excellent flotation, and durability.
Walking Beam Suspension
Independent walking beam axles transfer loads for a smoother ride and reduced sway, improving cycle times and operator comfort.
Contents
Scraper Bowl .......................................................3
Tongue and Hitch ................................................4
Hydraulics ............................................................5
Attachments.........................................................6
Innovation.............................................................7
Wheels, Brakes ...................................................7
Customer Support ...............................................8
TS225 Towed Scraper Specifications ..............9
TS225 Standard Equipment .............................11
TS225 Optional Equipment ...............................11
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Originally designed by a road contractor for the construction industry, the Cat® TS225 Towed Scraper delivers outstanding performance and legendary durability. High-strength, abrasion-resistant steel in the scraper bowl minimizes wear. The rugged hitch, tongue, and structural design ensure long life in the toughest job site conditions. The exclusive walking-beam axle provides a smoother ride for the operator and a variable cutting edge angle for unmatch productivity. Designed to be pulled by Caterpillar® Track-Type Tractors or Challenger® Tractors, the Cat TS225 Towed Scraper raises the standard.
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Scraper Bowl

Unmatched Durability.
High-Strength Bowl Design
The scraper bowl is constructed using L-shaped box sections of high strength steel for superior strength and dent resistance. The oor is a box-section structure made from high-strength, abrasion-resistant steel for maximum strength during top loading and rigidity during intermittent push loading.
High-strength, abrasion-resistant steel is used throughout the inside of the bowl for maximum wear resistance.
Center Lift Design
The center lift design improves the strength and durability by placing the hydraulic cylinders between the tongue and spreader tube. This eliminates the need for draft arms, reducing weight and complexity.
Cutting Edges
Common Cat Wheel Tractor-Scraper cutting edges and router bits are used to ensure exceptional performance and great availability. The center cutting edge is in the stinger (drop down) position for good penetration and efcient material ow into the bowl.
When worn, the cutting edges can be rotated by 180 degrees, doubling the life.
Ejector
The ejector is constructed from a single plate of high-strength, abrasion-resistant steel. The ejector extends beyond the front edge of the scraper oor to minimize carryback.
To minimize wear, the ejector weight is carried on steel rollers supported by a wear strip welded to the bowl oor. At the sides, alignment is maintained by Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) plastic guides.
Depth Indicator
A depth indicator is mounted on trailing scrapers to provide the operator a visual reference to scraper cut depth.
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Tongue and Hitch

Built rugged for extreme durability.
Hitches for Cat® Tractors
Robust hitches are available for Cat® Track-Type Tractors and Challenger® MTS800/MTS900 Series Tractors. See your Caterpillar dealer for hitches for other pulling machines.
Rugged Hitch
To prevent pin wear, the hitch uses a massive 89 mm (3.5 in) pin securely held in place with eight bolts.
The hitch platform, positioned between the pulling machine and the tongue, contains two pins that allow ± 45 degrees of side to side oscillation (or roll), ± 90 degree turns (yaw), and ± 27 degrees of uphill/downhill movement (pitch).
An integrated stop block allows a 90 degree turning radius while preventing contact between the tongue and the pulling machine tires/tracks.
An adapter is available to convert the scraper hitch for pulling drawn implements, such as disk harrows and sheepfoot compactor rollers.
Robust, Straight-Line Design
Built from 13 mm (0.5 inch) structural plate steel, the tongue is built to withstand the high drawbar forces imposed by track-type tractors pulling towed scrapers.
The straight-line design eliminates draft arms, hydraulic cylinders, and lines located outside the width of the bowl, improving the overall strength to most effectively transfer the drawbar power to the cutting edges.
Countersunk Tandem Hitch
A countersunk hitch is provided in the push block of lead scrapers, allowing the scraper to be push loaded when a second scraper is not used.
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Hydraulics

Tough components for tough applications.
Hose and Couplings
Cat XT™ -3 ES (Enhanced Spiral) hose is used. Cat XT-3 ES hose has an exclusive cover formulated and manufactured by Caterpillar to provide up to 20 times more abrasion resistance than industry-standard hose. Cat XT-3 ES hose works at half of the SAE’s bend radius without sacricing cold ex capability. As additional protection all exposed hydraulic lines are solidly secured with rubber-lined clamps, protecting the hoses from failure caused by rubbing.
All hydraulic hose and lines use O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) ttings for maximum leak prevention.
Steel Hydraulic Lines in Scraper Bowl Walls
Brake lines and hydraulic lines for the rear scraper in tandem arrangements use steel lines inside the scraper bowl walls – eliminating hose damage caused by material in the bowl or during top loading.
Hose Fittings
Three hose tting options are available:
19 mm (3/4 in) poppet-style•
13 mm (1/2 in) poppet-style•
Threaded at-face connectors•
Threaded at-face connectors, available exclusively on Cat Towed Scrapers, allow connection and disconnection under pressure and are less susceptible to wear caused by hose movement.
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Attachments

Lower the costs of Challenger® Tractors in scraper applications.
Rubber Track Guides
Rubber Track Guides for Challenger MTS800 Series Tractors center the rubber tracks on roller wheels, and help prevent the track from moving into the machine or detracking, avoiding expensive downtime. The track guides extend the service life of the belt as the side-loading on the belt guide blocks is reduced.
Detracking is generally caused by sharp turns, usually under load. The rubber track guides can minimize tractor damage caused by detracking, but are not a replacement for sound operating techniques. Your Caterpillar Dealer can provide training in proper towed scraper operation.
Hydraulic Hose Hanging Tower Kit
The hydraulic hose hanging tower kit for Challenger MTS800 and MTS900 Series Tractors allows the hoses to move freely and eliminate entanglement while maintaining vertical alignment. This reduces hose tting and valve wear for increased service life.
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Innovation

Exclusive Cat Features.
Walking Beam Suspension
The TS225 uses a four-tire arrangement with independent walking-beam load transferring axles. The exclusive design gives the scraper a smoother ride, reduced side-to-side sway and easier nish grading.
Adjustable Cutting Angle
The TS225 is equipped with an additional pair of lift cylinders at the rear of the scraper.
An experienced operator can use this exclusive feature to “ne-tune” the cutting depth for improved productivity. Steepen the cutting angle while drop cutting or during push loading. Use a shallower cut when loading lighter materials such as sand or dry topsoil.
Wheels, Brakes
Raising the Standards.
Standard Brakes – Construction-Grade
Standard heavy-duty brakes bring a new level of safety to the job site. Each machine is equipped with four calipers.
The hydraulically-actuated, dry-disc brakes are identical to the brakes used on Cat D400E Articulated Trucks.
Standard Radial Tires
Standard radial tires reduce rolling resistance and provide excellent otation and durability. Heavy-duty, ve-piece rims ensure a long service life. Wheel hubs are oil-lled and sealed with Cat Duo-Cone™ seals.
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Customer Support
Unmatched support makes the difference.
Your Cat dealer is read to assist you with your purchase decision and everything after.
Make comparisons of machines with estimates of component life, preventative maintenance and • cost of production.
Financing packages are exible to meet your needs.•
Your Cat dealer can evaluate the cost to repair, rebuild and replace your machine, so you can make • the right choices.
Most Cat dealers offer operator training to help you get the most out of your machine investment•
For more information on Cat products, the variety of dealer services, and industry solutions, visit us • at www.cat.com.
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TS225 Towed Scraper Specifications
Scraper Bowl
Capacity – Heaped 18 m
Width of Cut, to Router Bits
Rated Load 25 580 kg 56,400 lb
Capacity Struck 13 m
Depth of Cut – max 262 mm 10.3 in
Ground Clearance – max
Cutting Edge – thickness
Depth of Spread – max
Apron Opening 1600 mm 63 in
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23.5 yd
3785 mm 12 ft 5 in
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660 mm 26 in
22 mm 0.87 in
737 mm 29 in
17 yd
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Pull Unit Recommendations
Steel Track-Type Tractor, Single Scraper
Steel Track-Type Tractor, Tandem Scrapers
Rubber Tracked Ag Tractor, Single Scraper
Rubber Tracked Ag Tractor, Tandem Scrapers
Rubber Tired Ag Tractor, Single Scraper
Rubber Tired Ag Tractor, Tandem Scrapers
Hydraulic Services Required – Single Scraper
Hydraulic Services Required – Tandem Scraper
D8
D10
298-373 kW (400-500 hp)
373-447 kW (500-600 hp)
298-373 kW (400-500 hp)
298-373 kW (500-600 hp)
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Hydraulics
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Front Bowl Cylinder Bore
Front Bowl Cylinder Stroke
Rear Bowl Cylinder Bore
Rear Bowl Cylinder Stroke
Apron Cylinder Bore 102 mm 4 in
Apron Cylinder Stroke
Ejector Cylinder Bore
Ejector Cylinder Stroke
140 mm 5.5 in
508 mm 20 in
152 mm 6 in
203 mm 8 in
965 mm 38 in
127 mm 5 in
1219 mm 48 in
Weights
Empty Weight 15 250 kg 33,620 lb
Distribution, Empty – Tongue
Distribution, Empty – Axle
Distribution, Loaded – Tongue
Distribution, Loaded – Axle
28%
72%
29%
71%
Brakes and Tires
Brake Type Dry-Disc
Calipers, Lead – qty 2 per side
Calipers, Trail – qty 2 per side
Tires – qty 4
Tire – Standard 26.5R25
Dimensions
Width – inside of bowl
Width – outside rear tires
Width – outside bowl 3988 mm 157 in
Height – overall shipping
Height – Floor to top of Ejector
Height – Sidewall 1219 mm 48 in
Height – Ground to Cutting Edge – Max
Length – max 10 287 mm 405 in
Length – Floor 1346 mm 53 in
3632 mm 143 in
3912 mm 154 in
2515 mm 99 in
1930 mm 76 in
811 mm 31.9 in
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TS225 Towed Scraper Specifications
Dimensions
All dimensions are approximate.
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W idth – Inside of Bowl 3623 143
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W idth – Outside Rear Tires 3912 154
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W idth – Outside Bowl 3988 157
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Height – Overall Shipping 2515 99
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Height – Floor to Top of Ejector 1930 76
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Height – Sidewall 1219 48
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Height – Ground to Cutting Edge – Maximum 811 31.9
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Length – Maximum 10 287 405
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Length – Floor 1346 53
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Standard equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for details.

TS225 Standard Equipment

BOWL
Capacity, heaped, 23.5 yd³ Capacity, struck, 17 yd³ Center Lift System Cutting Edges, Reversible Router Bits UHMW Plastic Alignment Guides Ejector Roller System Variable Cutting Angle Apron Lock Mechanism
HITCH AND TONGUE
Hitch Pin, 89 mm (3.5 in) diameter Hitch platform Integrated stop blocks Rear hitch countersunk in push block for
tandem operation (Lead) Literature Storage Container
HYDRAULICS
Cat® XT™-3 ES Hose Hydraulic connections for tandem
operation (Lead Scraper) Manual Lowering Valve ORFS Fittings Poppet-style Fittings, 19 mm (0.75 in)
WHEELS AND TIRES Braking System (hydraulic)
Caliper Disc (1 per wheel)
Walking-Beam Suspension
26.5 R25 Radial Tires (4) Five-Piece Rim Walking-Beam Transport Locks
STRUCTURES Push Block Rear Tow Hooks
TS225 Optional Equipment
Optional equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for details.
HYDRAULICS
Quick-Connect Fittings
Poppet-style ttings, 13 mm (0.5 in) Threaded, at-face connectors
WHEELS AND TIRES
Spare Rim
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TS225 Towed Scraper
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