Scott Hagemann, Caterpillar application specialist for machine control and guidance, believes contractors should no more use excavators without GPS grade control on a site where dozers or graders are ...

Trimble Spectra Precision Laser DDS300 Depth Display System 3.0 is for backhoe-loaders, mini-excavators and smaller excavators. Laser and angle sensors provide real-time position information for the ...

While Trimble, Leica and Topcon own much of the market for equipment automation, Sodex, Unicontrol and Built Robotics are offering novel or more affordable technologies that may either push the ...

GCS600 grade control system is designed for excavation, trenching, grading and profile work. Excavator operator programs for depth and or slope, references the laser system to a benchmark, and digs.