This 1975 John Deere 860A is a well-maintained elevator scraper presented in honest working condition
A well-documented unit backed by operator and technical manuals, ready to work on arrival
DETAILS:
- 1975
- 228HP
- 3,245 hours
- Since purchase, the machine has undergone significant mechanical investment across drivetrain, hydraulics, cooling, and ground-engaging components
- Operating length 35’11” – operating width 6′ 10′ – height to top of cab 11′
- Detroit diesel engine
- 228 gross horsepower/215 net horsepower at 2,100 RPM
- 5-speed forward + 1 reverse transmission
- Elevator gearbox professionally rebuilt and confirmed serviceable
- Enclosed ROPS
- Air conditioning system overhauled – new compressor, receiver drier, and all A/C hoses replaced
- All hydraulic hoses replaced – full system refresh
- New grease manifolds fitted throughout
- New pins and bushes in gooseneck – eliminates slop and wear
- 2 x new batteries fitted August 2025
- Bowl and floor in good condition – no patching or structural repairs required
- 2 x brand new idler collars at base of elevator
- New cutting edges, adaptors, and teeth fitted – full set installed
- Spare set of adaptors and teeth included
- New chains and top-end sprockets
- 2 x new front drive tyres fitted. Rear tyres at approximately 70% with one spare
- Operator Manual and Technical Manual included
- Rated payload of approximately 17 tonnes
- Heaped bowl capacity of 15.1 cubic yards




















