The ECHO Skid Steer Ice Scraper / Scarifier is built for breaking up hard-packed ice on gravel driveways, farm lanes, parking areas, and private roads. It is especially useful after ice storms, freeze-thaw cycles, packed snow, and winter weather turns gravel surfaces into a sheet of ice.
At 86″ wide, this attachment gives skid steer operators a simple, wide, and aggressive tool for loosening ice that a bucket or snow blade may slide over. It uses three replaceable scarifier blades made from AR400 steel to break up the ice and mix it back into the gravel surface. Instead of trying to peel everything away, it helps rough up the frozen layer, blend ice with loose gravel, and create a driveable surface while helping leave the gravel in place.
This attachment is not made for hard finished driving surfaces. Do not use it on pavement, blacktop, asphalt, concrete, pavers, sealed driveways, or finished lots. The scarifier blades are aggressive and can gouge, scrape, chip, or permanently damage those surfaces.
What is this attachment used for?
It is used to break up hard-packed ice on gravel driveways, lanes, parking areas, farm roads, and private roads.
Why is it good for gravel driveways?
It breaks the ice layer apart and mixes it with the gravel underneath. That helps create traction and a more driveable surface without trying to scrape the whole driveway clean.
Does it remove all the gravel?
No. The goal is not to peel the driveway down or push all the gravel off to the side. It is made to scarify the ice, rough up the surface, and help leave the gravel in place.
Why use this instead of a bucket?
A bucket edge can slide over packed ice or push gravel off the driveway. The scarifier blades are designed to bite into the ice and loosen it.
Is it good after an ice storm?
Yes. That is one of the best uses for it. It is built for hard, slick, compacted ice that forms after freezing rain, snowpack, and thaw-refreeze weather.
Can I use it on pavement or asphalt?
No. This attachment is not made for pavement, blacktop, asphalt, concrete, pavers, sealed driveways, or other finished hard driving surfaces. The AR400 scarifier blades can damage those surfaces.
Are the blades replaceable?
Yes. It uses three replaceable scarifier blades made from AR400 steel.
Does it require hydraulics?
No. This is a simple skid steer attachment designed to scrape and scarify without hydraulic functions.
Note: Final fitment depends on your machine’s mount, operating weight, traction, tire or track setup, and the surface being worked.
Common Compatible Skid Steers and CTLs
Bobcat: S510, S530, S550, S570, S590, S630, S650, S740, S76, S770, S86, T550, T590, T595, T630, T650, T66, T76, T770, T86
CAT: 226D3, 232D3, 236D3, 242D3, 246D3, 262D3, 272D3, 239D3, 249D3, 255, 259D3, 265, 275, 279D3, 289D3, 299D3
John Deere: 316GR, 318G, 320G, 324G, 325G, 330G, 331G, 332G, 333G, 317, 320, 324, 326, 328, 332, 333
Kubota: SSV65, SSV75, SVL65-2, SVL75-2, SVL75-3, SVL95-2s, SVL97-2
New Holland: L316, L318, L320, L321, L328, L334, C327, C332, C337, C345
Case: SR160B, SR175B, SV185B, SR210B, SR240B, SV280B, SV340B, TR270B, TR310B, TV370B, TV450B
Takeuchi: TL6R, TL8R2, TL8R3, TL10, TL12, TL12V2, TL12R2, TL12V3
ASV: RT-40, RT-50, RT-60, RT-65, RT-75, VT-70, RT-120, VT-100, RT-135
Gehl: R165, R190, R220, V270, V330, RT165, RT185, RT215, RT255, VT320
JCB: 215, 215T, 260, 260T, 270, 300, 3TS-8T, 3TS-8W
Wacker Neuson: SW17, SW20, SW21, SW24, SW28, SW32, ST31, ST35, ST40, ST45, ST50
All ECHO attachments are backed by a 2-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship from the original purchase date – twice the length of standard industry coverage.
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If something goes wrong, you deal directly with ECHO. No runaround – just real support from people who built the product and stand behind it.
Turns Slick Ice Into a Driveable Surface
Breaks up hard-packed ice and mixes it with the gravel underneath to help create traction after ice storms.
Helps Leave Gravel in Place
Instead of pushing all your gravel off the driveway like a bucket or blade can, the scarifier design helps loosen the ice while keeping the gravel surface intact.
Great for Gravel Driveways
Built for rural driveways, farm lanes, private roads, and gravel lots where ice bonds down and becomes hard to remove cleanly.
Replaceable AR400 Blades
Three replaceable AR400 scarifier blades give the attachment bite and can be serviced when worn.
At ECHO Equipment, we actually use and support the equipment we sell. You’re not getting generic answers - you’re talking to people who understand how this equipment works in the field. That means faster answers, better recommendations, and no wasted time trying to figure things out on your own.
We’re easy to work with. If something breaks, tell us what actually happened and be honest with us (a good sense of humor doesn’t hurt either). We’re often known to help out even outside of standard warranty terms. And if it’s on us, we’ll own it and make it right. No excuses, no finger pointing - just real support when it matters.
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