These are all right after we started running it.
New Terex TS24D
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HauptRobJunior Member#21 HauptRobJunior Member#22 We also replaced the horrible Atec shifting system with the old auto electric system. Much more reliable and it matches the rest of our machines.
Vetech63Senior Member#23 Someone explain why someone thought painting a piece of dirt equipment white was a good idea.
HauptRobJunior Member#24 Vetech63 said: Someone explain why someone thought painting a piece of dirt equipment white was a good idea. Click to expand... It was sharp looking when new, but definitely doesn’t stay that way long. If someone would start building these again with yellow paint, updated hydraulic and electrical systems, and a realistic price they wouldn’t be able to build them fast enough.
Vetech63Senior Member#25 HauptRob said: It was sharp looking when new, but definitely doesn’t stay that way long. If someone would start building these again with yellow paint, updated hydraulic and electrical systems, and a realistic price they wouldn’t be able to build them fast enough. Click to expand... Terex doesn't do anything at a reasonable price. Their electrical systems have always been weak. Their updates are usually a different paint and a price increase. I worked for a Terex dealer way back in the day and all we did everyday was repair them 24/7. The rule back then was "if you need 20 scrapers to do the dirt moving, you better have 40 of them on the job". I prefer the old green myself!
HauptRobJunior Member#26 Vetech63 said: Terex doesn't do anything at a reasonable price. Their electrical systems have always been weak. Their updates are usually a different paint and a price increase. I worked for a Terex dealer way back in the day and all we did everyday was repair them 24/7. The rule back then was "if you need 20 scrapers to do the dirt moving, you better have 40 of them on the job". I prefer the old green myself! Click to expand... I mean if another company revived them. And when ours were a little fresher and we more good operators we typically had 16 or 17 to run 12. Most of the time it’s not as good anymore. Getting operators to run them and especially take care of them is a fight.
traxcavatorJunior Member#27 Thanks for posting the pictures. I’d like to see some video of it running if you can. How does the durability and performance compare to your 637s? I’ve always loved Terex scrapers and I’m glad to see you are still running them. I’d like to run a TS-24C or D some time. I’ve operated TS-14,B,C,D,F,G, TS-18, S-23E, and S-24B but never had the opportunity to run a TS-24. Here is a picture of a TS-24D I saw on LinkedIn a few months ago, says it is in Australia.
HauptRobJunior Member#28 traxcavator said: Thanks for posting the pictures. I’d like to see some video of it running if you can. How does the durability and performance compare to your 637s? I’ve always loved Terex scrapers and I’m glad to see you are still running them. I’d like to run a TS-24C or D some time. I’ve operated TS-14,B,C,D,F,G, TS-18, S-23E, and S-24B but never had the opportunity to run a TS-24. Here is a picture of a TS-24D I saw on LinkedIn a few months ago, says it is in Australia. Click to expand... It is pretty comparable in reliability to our 637 e2’s that are the same age. They’re all very well kept, but the 37s have 15-20k on the clock and the 24 only has a few thousand. Performance wise the 24 is better all around. Loads much easier, even though it holds a few more yards. Faster on the haul road due to more power and MUCH better ride quality. When the suspension and hitch is still tight and accumulator working properly they’re incredibly smooth riding. Enough so that we have to slow people down because they’re running hard enough to tear it up and they still aren’t feeling a thing in the cab. Also curious what engines are in that machine? Ours has a pair of 12.7 detroits.
traxcavatorJunior Member#29 I’m not sure what engines it has, I just ran across the photo. The screenshot photo quality is not good, but when I zoom in on the LinkedIn photo, it has the TS-24D decal on the spill guard.
traxcavatorJunior Member#30 Here is a Terex article and product information sheet for the 24Bs. It has a ride comparison graph comparing it to a 637D. This graph backs up your statements about the ride performance being better.
HauptRobJunior Member#31 This is a somewhat recent picture. I found a video of it running about a month ago but do think I can post a video. And yes the front axle suspension was light years ahead of Cats cushion hitch. Just wish we could buy more new ones to replace our old tired ones. Especially if they were going for 112k
traxcavatorJunior Member#32 HauptRob said: View attachment 323141 This is a somewhat recent picture. I found a video of it running about a month ago but do think I can post a video. And yes the front axle suspension was light years ahead of Cats cushion hitch. Just wish we could buy more new ones to replace our old tired ones. Especially if they were going for 112k Click to expand... Still looks good! Glad to see it is being taken care of.
HauptRobJunior Member#33 traxcavator said: Still looks good! Glad to see it is being taken care of. Click to expand... Thank you. This one is pretty near and dear to us if you can’t tell haha. If anyone has a lead on Shift Pattern Generators for a TS24C or someone who can fix them though we would certainly appreciate it. That will be the death of these machines. Just something you can’t get anymore.
traxcavatorJunior Member#34 HauptRob said: Thank you. This one is pretty near and dear to us if you can’t tell haha. If anyone has a lead on Shift Pattern Generators for a TS24C or someone who can fix them though we would certainly appreciate it. That will be the death of these machines. Just something you can’t get anymore. Click to expand... Have you ever tried this company? I have never used them, but it says they can repair the SPG. Jultech Balancing rapid service with rigorous testing while maintaining the highest quality assurance. jultech.com
HauptRobJunior Member#35 That’s who we use now. But the only guy left that knows how to work on them is about to retire..
traxcavatorJunior Member#36 HauptRob said: That’s who we use now. But the only guy left that knows how to work on them is about to retire.. Click to expand... Too bad they don’t have someone else trained to take his place. If I run across another company that can fix them, I’ll let you know.
HauptRobJunior Member#37 Finally remembered to get a picture. This is from today. Hauling mostly lean dry clay, stacking it to the top of the clod rack a lot of the time.
traxcavatorJunior Member#38 HauptRob said: Finally remembered to get a picture. This is from today. Hauling mostly lean dry clay, stacking it to the top of the clod rack a lot of the time. View attachment 323385 Click to expand... Looking good How many Terex scrapers do you all run? All 24s?
nicky 68aJunior Member#39 Some great pictures. Thanks for posting. I see some of your other kit in the pictures such as the D8 and the fuel bowser clearly show you look after your machines. Having owned 12 D8’s over the years,I’m a fan of them and would like to see a few more pics please?
HauptRobJunior Member#40 traxcavator said: Looking good How many Terex scrapers do you all run? All 24s? Click to expand... Thanks, we have 14 24s that are “runners.” You’ll never see that many running though haha. And a few more we’ve started to part out. And no other models than 24s any more.