Allis Chalmers: The Legendary Scrapers

The history of Allis-Chalmers motor scrapers, from their origins with LaPlant-Choate Manufacturing Company through 42 years of production excellence.

In 1952, Allis-Chalmers made a strategic acquisition that would define their entry into the earthmoving equipment market. By purchasing LaPlant-Choate Manufacturing Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, they inherited proven scraper designs and pioneering hydraulic technology that would save them millions in development costs.

This video covers the evolution of Allis-Chalmers' most legendary scrapers, including models TS-200, TS-260 and TS-360.