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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
From Stakes to Satellites: The Evolution of Machine Control
Leica Geosystems, Inc.
Explore the evolution of machine control and its transformation from a basic GPS-guided grading tool with limited capabilities and frequent challenges into a jobsite-wide intelligence platform.
July 2, 2026
Construction excavator with tablet displaying equipment controls on active job site
Graders, Scrapers
Caterpillar Unveils Next Generation Cat 140 Lever Motor Grader at PWX 2025
Caterpillar - Cat
The all new grader comes equipped with enhanced safety features, and is built from the ground up for high tech integrations.
August 30, 2025
Yellow Caterpillar motor grader on display at industrial trade show with two people standing nearby
Fleet News
5 New CASE Machines Focus on Helping Construction and Utility Crews Take on Complex Jobs More Efficiently
CASE Construction Equipment - CNH
CASE is bringing 5 new machines to their lineup — plus new upgrades.
May 7, 2025
Case
Equipment
Equipment Today Releases 2025 Annual Equipment Showcase
Designed to highlight hundreds of next level solutions for challenge construction jobsites, this year's showcase delivers the top equipment solutions in eight main categories, all aimed at improving your business and its jobsite operations.
March 24, 2025
Equipment Today's Annual Equipment Showcase highlights hundreds of today's latest product releases in earthmoving, attachments, lift equipment, worksite equipment, fleet maintenance, trucks and transportation, roadbuilding, and technology.
Earthmoving
60+ Earthmoving Products for Your Next Project
Check out Equipment Today's roundup of the latest equipment launches to maximize your earthmoving efforts, including excavators, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, skid steers, dozers, compact track loaders and more.
March 24, 2025
John Deere's new 824 X-Tier loader features the John Deere Electric Variable Transmission (EVT) E-Drive system. It is equipped with a JD9 diesel engine as the primary power source, however, the torque converter and traditional transmission have been replaced by the EVT system. In addition, the E-Drive component provides instant power, while simplifying operation and reducing complexity.
Training & Education
CM Labs to Debut Additional Walkaround Inspection Training Packs at World of Asphalt
CM Labs Simulations, Inc.
CM Labs’ walkaround inspection exercises are designed to help trainees quickly and effectively learn how to perform inspections.
March 19, 2025
CM Labs’ walkaround inspection training also includes equipment malfunctions and breaks, generated at random.
Graders, Scrapers
History Lesson: Motor Grader Attachments
Historical Construction Equipment Association
Elevating graders adapted to motor graders in the 1950s, excelling in excavation tasks and material handling with belt improvements.
January 6, 2025
One advantage of a motor grader/EGA outfit was that it required only one operator. But in some loading situations, a spotter rode out on the parent’s frame to direct hauler traffic, somewhat negating the labor savings. Courtesy: Ulrich Manufacturing Company Form 1231, n. d., HCEA Archives
Construction Technology
The Spectacle of Caterpillar Construction Technology Days
Caterpillar - Cat
From the labor shortage to productivity to remote operation and reduced emissions, technology leads the way in solving challenges on jobsites.
July 12, 2024
The triumphant drivers and tech team after the spectacular demo.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Unicontrol to Integrate 3D Tech With Level Best Equipment
Level Best
By integrating Unicontrol's 3D machine control system with Level Best's precision grading equipment, this partnership aims to raise standards in machinery efficiency and usability.
April 22, 2024
Unicontrol and Level Best, united in their commitment to driving innovation and efficiency in the construction industry, aim to push the boundaries of construction technology, setting new benchmarks for excellence as the industry becomes increasingly receptive to these advancements.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Four Things to Think About When Selecting Machine Control Solutions
Caterpillar - Cat
Depending on your use case, different construction equipment machine control options may be a better fit than others.
January 19, 2024
Moog Construction engineers at a dig site test some automated capabilities and machine control on various compact construction vehicles.
Top 30 Editor’s Choice
Submit New, Innovative Products for Asphalt Contractor's 2024 Top 30
Asphalt Contractor’s 2024 Top 30 Editor’s Choice Products award highlights the Top 30 innovations and technologies available to help asphalt contractors and producers work more efficiently, safely, sustainably, and profitably.
January 2, 2024
Asphalt's Top 30 Editor's Choice Awards 2024 (resized)
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
How to Properly Grade, Maintain Equipment
Not only is proper grading on construction jobsites crucial to a job’s long-term success, but improper grading can have significant ramifications on a job’s timelines and costs.
April 20, 2023
Not only is proper grading on construction jobsites crucial to a project's long-term success, but improper grading can have significant ramifications on a job’s timelines and costs.
Skid Steers
Work Smarter, Not Harder: How Advanced Grade Control Tech Brings Efficiencies
Automated grade control technologies are becoming an integral part of compact machines and attachments, as they create a noticeable reduction in downtime on jobsites.
February 23, 2023
Caterpillar offers operators the Cat GB121/GB124 Smart Grader Blade attachments, which come directly from its factories with an Operator Assist feature.
Graders, Scrapers
Caterpillar Adds Simple, Low Cost-per-hour Model to Motor Grader Fleet
Caterpillar - Cat
The 120 GC Motor Grader offers the right balance of high-performance features with reduced fuel consumption, low maintenance costs and easy-to-operate controls.
December 3, 2021
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Machine Control Streamlines Earthmoving Operations
Sharpen your competitive edge by utilizing machine control to increase productivity, slash operating costs, reduce labor and eliminate staking.
November 1, 2021
MacMor Construction was one of the first contractors to take delivery of a Case factory fit dozer earlier this year. The goal with adding machine control was to be more competitive with production on jobs.
Graders, Scrapers
John Deere Adds Automation Features to GP Motor Graders
Auto-Pass and Auto-Shift PLUS reduce operator fatigue and increase productivity.
April 7, 2021
Auto-Pass and Auto-Shift PLUS technologies work together to reduce operator fatigue. Auto-Pass automates machine movements while the Auto-Shift PLUS transmission upgrade allows the machine to completely stop and start without the use of an inching pedal.
Graders, Scrapers
Contractor Meets 6-mile Road Challenge
Warman Excavating & Trenching Ltd. had to win over homeowners and meet completion deadline a full month earlier than the original plan.
September 27, 2019
For the project, Warman Excavating used its Komatsu D-65EX crawler dozer and a John Deere 329 compact track loader (SSL), both equipped with Topcon 3D-MC2 machine control, acquired from Brandt Tractor.
Equipment
Scrapers Help Shave Over $1 million in Lagoon Construction Project Costs
Earth Max Construction used scrapers to boost production capacity and reduce costs on two lagoon construction projects.
December 11, 2017
Earth Max started out with a used K-Tec scraper and later purchased two new K-Tec 1233 scrapers, each of which holds a 33-cu.-yd. heaped capacity.
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