Caterpillar 631D Motor Scraper Makes 617-Mile Trek With FR8Star

The shipper of this 1978 Caterpillar 631D motor scraper—acquired in an auction sale in May 2025—used FR8Star to get free all-in bids from a vetted network of heavy-haul professionals.

The motor scraper, powered by a 450-horsepower Caterpillar 3408TA engine, logged 9,358 hours for its only owner and was in good working condition at sale time.

After comparing bids and selecting the one best suited to his shipping requirements, the shipper worked with the transport company to arrange transport of the massive 46.7-ton machine from one business in Johnston City, Illinois, to another in Salisbury, North Carolina, nearly 620 miles away.

Key Stats

Asset: 1978 Caterpillar 631D Motor Scraper

Weight: 93,410 pounds

Distance Hauled: 617 miles

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