Pro-Level GPS Machine Control Tips Every Contractor Should Know
Every contractor hits growing pains with GPS machine control, but the fix doesn’t have to be complicated. We gathered field-tested advice from experts at Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, and Case to highlight four simple but critical steps: learn the basics, invest in training, use high-quality 3D data, and appoint an internal GPS Champion. Nail these, and GPS becomes the backbone of your grading operation—not a source of frustration.
John Deere Launches SmartGrade for Excavators
John Deere has added a couple more tools to the contractor's machine control toolbox. They now offer the 210G LC and 350G LC excavators wit
GPS Site Control - Keep it Level
It seems simple but, too often, machine control basics like keeping the rover level and stable are overlooked when calibrating GPS to a cons
Case CE Factory Fit Leica Machine Control
Case Construction is now offering Leica 3D and 2D machine control right from the factory.
Caterpillar Operator Stadium - Conexpo 2020
Quantum Land Design played a hidden, but big part in Caterpillar's Operator Stadium demos at Conexpo/Con-Agg 2020.
Ground Control - Principle 4
Another important consideration when laying out your ground control is topo check shots.
Ground Control - Principle 5
ALWAYS, and only, measure in your ground control with a rover that is fully calibrated to the site control for your GPS system.
Komatsu PC490LCi Underwater Wall Grinding
This Komatsu Construction 490LCi is grinding a wall, underwater, in a barge lock.
