Scarab
SCARAB International is a privately held Texas-based manufacturer of self-propelled compost windrow turners serving commercial composting facilities, municipalities, and agricultural operations worldwide through direct sales and a global dealer network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersWhite Deer, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Scarab does
SCARAB International is a privately held American manufacturer of self-propelled compost windrow turners, founded in 1970 and headquartered in White Deer, Texas. The company designs and builds heavy-duty mobile machines that aerate and turn organic feedstock windrows at commercial composting sites, with a product line spanning three capacity tiers: small/medium models (8'-12' windrows, 100-250 HP), medium/large models (14'-18', 250-600 HP), and industrial-scale models (20'-27', 600-700 HP). Its core technology centers on belt-driven drum systems that transmit approximately 98% of available horsepower versus roughly 65% for hydraulic alternatives, combined with a patented independent suspension design that allows machines to float across varying terrain. The company also offers the industry's only limited lifetime warranty on the processing drum and provides digital load controllers as standard equipment.
SCARAB sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales and a global dealer network to municipalities, agricultural operations (dairies, feedlots, crop waste processors), and large-scale commercial composting facilities. Its revenue model combines one-time equipment sales (new, used, and manufacturer-refurbished machines), multi-year leasing and lease-to-own arrangements (36-84 month terms), recurring parts and service revenue with overnight parts shipping, and refurbishment services that restore older machines for resale at up to 60% of new cost. Distribution is anchored by direct sales from its Texas headquarters supplemented by an actively recruited global dealer network, with marketing concentrated on industry trade events such as the USCC Conference, customer testimonials from multi-decade accounts, and educational content marketing. The company holds a General Services Administration (GSA) contract enabling procurement by federal and government agencies.
Scarab firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Scarab
- Legal name
- SCARAB International
- Website
- https://scarabmfg.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- SCARAB International is a privately held Texas-based manufacturer of self-propelled compost windrow turners serving commercial composting facilities, municipalities, and agricultural operations worldwide through direct sales and a global dealer network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Scarab industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Composting Equipment
- akta.pro primary industry
- Residue & Straw Management (Choppers, Spreaders, Windrowers) (AFAAAEAF)
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Where Scarab is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- White Deer
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Scarab business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- New Compost Turner Sales: Sale of custom-built, new self-propelled compost windrow turners. Machines are built to customer specifications with various engine, drum, and configuration options.
- Used and Refurbished Equipment Sales: Sale of used and refurbished SCARAB compost turners. Refurbished machines are sold for up to 60% of new machine cost with 6-month warranty on all components. Machines sourced from municipalities, private green-waste facilities, private dairies, and commercial feedlots.
- Equipment Leasing and Financing: Leasing options for new and used compost turners with 3, 4, or 5-year terms. Lease-to-own options available. Monthly or annual payment schedules.
- Parts and Service: Sale of genuine replacement parts and expert technical support. Most parts shipped overnight. Local service available through dealer network.
- Refurbishment Services: Refurbishment services to restore older SCARAB machines to like-new condition, including frame restoration, component replacement, and custom upgrades.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Refurbished machines sold at significant discount with warranty |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | New equipment leasing with flexible terms |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Scarab product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SCARAB International manufactures and sells self-propelled compost windrow turners for commercial composting, municipal, and agricultural customers. The product line spans three size classes from 100 to 700 HP, with custom drums, teeth, and configurations tailored to feedstock and site conditions. The company also provides refurbished equipment, genuine replacement parts, technician service, and leasing/financing options.
Product overview
SCARAB International manufactures self-propelled compost windrow turners as the world's leading producer with over 50 years of experience. The product portfolio includes three core windrow turner models differentiated by size and capacity: Model 8', 10', 12' for small-to-medium operations (100-250 HP), Model 14', 16', 18' for medium-to-large operations (250-600 HP), and Model 20', 22', 24', 27' for industrial-scale operations (600-700 HP). The company also sells new, used, and refurbished machines, and offers leasing/financing, parts/service, and dealer programs. Optional add-ons include belt drive and hydraulic drum systems, anti-vandalism packages, automatic fire suppression, basic spray systems, and tire-to-track conversion.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- SCARAB Small to Medium Composting Windrow Turner (Model 8', 10', 12')
- SCARAB Medium to Large Composting Windrow Turner (Model 14', 16', 18')
- SCARAB Largest Composting Windrow Turner (Model 20', 22', 24', 27')
- Custom-Built New Compost Turners
- Refurbished Compost Turners
- Pre-Owned Used Compost Turners
- Leasing and Financing Program
- Parts and Service
- Refurbishment Services
Quantifiable outcome
- 50% greater efficiency in belt-driven drums vs hydraulic systems
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Scarab
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Scarab technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Scarab partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- General Services Administration (GSA)notableSCARAB International was awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) contract, enabling the company to provide products to government agencies. The GSA is focused on helping provide more efficient equipment procurement for government entities needing waste recycling solutions.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Scarab competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Komptech: European supplier of composting and waste processing machinery, including windrow turners and screening equipment. Targets the same municipal and commercial composting market with growing presence in North America.
- Allu Group: Manufacturer of screening and processing buckets for composting and bulk material handling. Offers an alternative mechanized approach to windrow turning, competing for the same composting operator budget.
Broad incumbents
- Vermeer Corporation: Industrial and agricultural equipment manufacturer with a broader product line including composting equipment. Overlaps with Scarab in serving municipal and agricultural waste management customers with mechanized solutions.
- Wildcat Manufacturing (Vermeer): Vermeer acquired Wildcat, a former direct competitor in compost turners, and now offers composting equipment as part of a broader industrial and agricultural equipment portfolio serving similar municipal and agricultural customers.
- John Deere: Largest agricultural equipment OEM globally with extensive dealer network. Potentially adjacent competitor as it expands into specialty ag equipment and sustainability-focused machinery for agricultural customers.
- Kubota: Major agricultural equipment OEM with a global dealer network. While not a direct turner manufacturer, Kubota competes indirectly for agricultural capital equipment spend and share-of-wallet at composting operations.
Direct peers
- Backhus (EcoSentec): German manufacturer of self-propelled windrow turners for industrial-scale composting. International peer offering competing mechanized turning technology to municipal and commercial composting customers.
- Midwest Bio-Systems: Manufacturer of compost windrow turners and composting equipment serving agricultural and municipal markets. Directly competes with Scarab in the self-propelled windrow turner category with similar product positioning.
- Brown Bear Corporation: Iowa-based manufacturer of composting equipment, including windrow turners and attachments. Competes with Scarab in commercial and agricultural composting operations across the U.S. market.
- HCL Machine Works: Manufacturer of compost windrow turners and material handling equipment. Targets commercial composting facilities with similar machine configurations to Scarab's product line.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Scarab social profiles
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Scarab leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Scarab funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Scarab M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Scarab
What does Scarab do?
SCARAB International manufactures and sells self-propelled compost windrow turners for commercial composting, municipal, and agricultural customers. The product line spans three size classes from 100 to 700 HP, with custom drums, teeth, and configurations tailored to feedstock and site conditions. The company also provides refurbished equipment, genuine replacement parts, technician service, and leasing/financing options.
Is Scarab a public or private company?
Scarab is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Scarab founded?
Scarab was founded in 1970. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Scarab based?
Scarab is headquartered in White Deer, United States, in the North America region.
How does Scarab make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. New Compost Turner Sales are the primary driver. The others are used and Refurbished Equipment Sales, equipment Leasing and Financing, parts and Service and refurbishment Services.
Who are Scarab's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Komptech and Allu Group. Broad incumbents are Vermeer Corporation, Wildcat Manufacturing (Vermeer), John Deere and Kubota. Direct peers are Backhus (EcoSentec), Midwest Bio-Systems, Brown Bear Corporation and HCL Machine Works.
Does Scarab have an API?
No public API is recorded for Scarab.
What industry is Scarab in?
Scarab's product category is Industrial Composting Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAAAEAF, Residue & Straw Management (Choppers, Spreaders, Windrowers).