SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trimble has introduced a new version of its Trimble(R) GCS900 Grade Control System. This new release further expands the mix of machines supported by the GCS900 system to include milling machines (cold planers) helping contractors to bid more competitively on many stimulus funded resurfacing projects, and to maximize the return on their investment in advanced technology.

By expanding the heavy equipment machine mix to include this new machine type, Trimble reinforces its commitment to meeting the contractor's needs for productivity technology across all types of development projects and all phases of the construction life cycle.

Improved Productivity for Road Resurfacing Contractors

Infrastructure stimulus funds in many countries are being allocated toward road resurfacing projects. These projects typically involve the removal or milling of the asphalt or concrete road surface to a prescribed depth to fix cracks, potholes or other surface damage.

Using Trimble GCS900 Grade Control System on a milling machine, a heavy and highway contractor can realize significant material savings and increased road smoothness during the ensuing paving operation. Controlling the precise cutting depth of the mill means the contractor is less likely to overcut existing surface and less likely to require additional costly asphalt or concrete material in the re-paving process.

Controlling the cutting depth can reduce the number of passes required of the mill, the need for additional grading or re-milling work and wear on the milling machine and blade. More efficient use of the mill also means the machine can be moved to the next site quicker to save time and reduce cost.