So Cat's simulator training is common, controls, steering etc all K series scrapers 621,627,631,637 and 657 will have the same cab. Per Peed's equipment manager JA. Cat claims 1 week of simulator training is adequate to put a operator in the seat, on the job moving dirt.
Outfits like Peed, doing jobs in multiple states (Calif,Florida, Idaho, Texas, Utah New Mexico, Alabama / Canada-Mexico) have a hassle finding qualified operators (and mechanic-techs a bit). The future (already happening by early adopters) is AI, telemetry, GPS, drones (jobsite control/grading topo-eyes in the sky) and simulator training (machine optimized movements, safety etc).
Older model scrapers in good enough condition for update-rebuilds are difficult to find. Peed recently purchased 657s from Europe, shipped to Calif for updating, total rebuild. They repowered 777F with Tier4, 1st in the industry. Cry and wine about Tier4; just do it or lose the business, LOL
Scraper work in S. Cal is 'very' busy, S. Cal's latest video ACI (previous 660s video) > Indy, Newhall Ranch (6 Flags Magic Mountain tower in background) 77 millions yards for residential phase 1 of 257 million yard developement. Never know, blow and go work can end if the economy tanks like 91/92, 2008, typical 8-10yr cycles.
Ya'll take care, be safe
Outfits like Peed, doing jobs in multiple states (Calif,Florida, Idaho, Texas, Utah New Mexico, Alabama / Canada-Mexico) have a hassle finding qualified operators (and mechanic-techs a bit). The future (already happening by early adopters) is AI, telemetry, GPS, drones (jobsite control/grading topo-eyes in the sky) and simulator training (machine optimized movements, safety etc).
Older model scrapers in good enough condition for update-rebuilds are difficult to find. Peed recently purchased 657s from Europe, shipped to Calif for updating, total rebuild. They repowered 777F with Tier4, 1st in the industry. Cry and wine about Tier4; just do it or lose the business, LOL
Scraper work in S. Cal is 'very' busy, S. Cal's latest video ACI (previous 660s video) > Indy, Newhall Ranch (6 Flags Magic Mountain tower in background) 77 millions yards for residential phase 1 of 257 million yard developement. Never know, blow and go work can end if the economy tanks like 91/92, 2008, typical 8-10yr cycles.
Ya'll take care, be safe
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