Abstract: A load estimator is disclosed for use with a scraper. The load estimator may have a first sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a performance parameter of the scraper, a second sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of a hydraulic pressure associated with a bowl of the scraper, and a controller in communication with the first and second sensors. The controller may be configured to classify a current segment of an ongoing work cycle based on the first signal. The controller may also be configured to selectively estimate a load of material contained with the bowl of the scraper based on the second signal only when the current segment is classified as a segment where the load can be reliably estimated.

Abstract: A cord caddy for storing and removing electrical extension cords. The cord caddy is an opened top container which includes a bottom with sidewalls extending upwardly from the bottom to terminate in a open upper end. The sidewall includes three adjacent orifices in the lower wall portion and two adjacent orifices in the upper wall portion. A first portion of an extension cord having a first receptacle end is pulled through one of the lower orifices. The first portion or pig tail is then pulled through the other lower orifices to secure the pig tail outside the container. The remainder of the cord is packed in the container hand over hand. The second receptacle end of the cord is then secured through the upper orifices.