Deere Expands Scraper Line with its Largest-Ever Direct-Hitch Models (Video)

John Deere has expanded its scraper lineup with its largest single pan models yet, the 3012 Direct Hitch (DH) Scraper and the 3812 Direct Hitch (DH) Scraper.

The new four-tire 3012 DH and 3812 DH can self-load quickly and offer heaped capacities from 30 to 38 cubic yards for large earthmoving operations. Deere debuted the new pans at its 2025 Construction Field Days customer event in Sacaton, Arizona. (To get a first look at the 3012 DH and 3812 DH in action, check out our video at the end of this article.)

Deere 3012 Direct Hitch ScraperEquipment WorldEngineered for efficient material handling on smaller jobsites, the 3012 DH features a 30-cubic-yard single pan for self-loading, transport and spreading — all with a single operator — making it an ideal solution where multiple pans are not practical, Deere says. It can be used with Deere 9R, 9RT and 9RX tractors.

The 3812 DH, the largest tractor-pulled single pan in Deere’s lineup, is designed for large-scale earthmoving projects. It has a 38-cubic-yard capacity and a 12-foot cut width. It pairs with Deere’s new 9RX 710 and 770 tractors, while the Gooseneck version pairs with the 460 P-Tier articulated dump truck.

To pair the scraper with the ADT, owners can remove the bin and pin on the scraper using its gooseneck hitch. Should the ADT be converted back to a dump body, the multi-function joystick still acts as the dump body lever.

With the scraper integration kit installed, the operator can select scraper mode in the ADT primary display, adjust the truck for scraper applications and allow the ADT and scraper to operate as one machine.

The multifunction joystick controls scraper functions, while the ADT braking system controls scraper brakes. The 3012 DH and 3812 DH come standard with disc brakes.