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Updated: July 8th, 2008 05:26 PM GMT-05:00

Grade Control

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Topcon HiPer G Series Receivers
Topcon HiPer G Series Receivers
Caterpillar AccuGrade for Backhoe-loaders
Caterpillar AccuGrade for Backhoe-loaders
Trimble GPS Receivers and Antennas
Trimble GPS Receivers and Antennas
Apache Tornado F2
Apache Tornado F2
Ocala Instruments Excavision System
Ocala Instruments Excavision System
Sokkia GSR2700 ISX Receiver
Sokkia GSR2700 ISX Receiver

Topcon HiPer G Series Receivers
The Ga and Gb receiver systems incorporate a digital signal
processing (DSP) radio technology that improves performance and communication range, while lowering power consumption.

  • 40-channel Paradigm dual-frequency chip technology tracks up to 20 GPS and GLONASS satellites in the Ga variation or GPS-only signals in the Gb version
  • Fully integrated cable-free base and rover design
  • Designed to run all day on a single battery charge

Caterpillar AccuGrade for Backhoe-loaders
The AccuGrade machine control and guidance system is available for factory installation on Caterpillar backhoe-loaders.

  • Entry-level site reference system enables operator to excavate to pre-determined coordinates
  • Advanced laser reference system utilizes an off-board laser transmitter typically used to set a grade reference over an entire work area
  • Cylinder position sensors located on boom, bucket and stick
  • In-cab display features an easy to read grade indicator and elevation display

Trimble GPS Receivers and Antennas
Trimble offers seven GPS receivers and Smart GPS antennas, allowing heavy and highway contractors the ability to upgrade as work tasks demand, as new signals are activated or as finances become available.

  • Utilize RTK Engine for faster initialization and less downtime
  • Track and use L2C GPS signals as a standard configuration
  • Some models can be upgraded to include GLONASS and L5 signals

Agatec MR360R Machine-mounted Receiver
The MR360R machine-mounted 360° receiver display system offers accurate grade information for all visual machine control applications.

  • Includes rechargeable receiver with magnet mount and wireless remote display with suction cup mount
  • Displays position of bucket or blade in relation to reference beam from any rotating laser
  • Built-in vertical indicator helps plumb up the excavator or backhoe dipperstick
  • In-cab display allows operator to view the five channel indicators, ditch and bucket in the same view

Apache Tornado F2
The Tornado F2 laser grade control system features the CB52 dual control box, which simultaneously controls lift and tilt of a skid-steer loader attachment or dozer blade.

  • Used with BULLSEYE receivers to provide automatic blade control that keeps machines moving and operating at maximum speed
  • CB52 designed for use on compact equipment such as small dozers and skid steers equipped with dozer, grader or box blades or other attachments

Ocala Instruments Excavision System

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