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In this product roundup, we also look at Komatsu’s autonomous water truck, and Trackunit and ZTR joining forces to make telematics data easier to use. Details here.

Hitachi Rolls Out Grade Control Technology Options for Select Excavators Hitachi grade management technology is available on the ZX210-6, ZX210LC-6 and ZX350LC-6 excavators in the US and Canada. May 4, 2021 With Hitachi Solution Linkage 3D Grade Control, the machine controls the boom and bucket as the operator handles the arm. Hitachi Construction & Mining Division, an operating division of John Deere Construction & Forestry Company, rolled out options for grade control technology on select e...

Mon April 26, 2021 - National Edition Hitachi Hitachi grade management solutions help reduce labor, enhance speed and decrease the potential of rework compared to excavators without grade-management technology. John Deere Construction & Forestry Company, rolled out options for its grade control technology, on select excavators, including 2D Grade Control and Solution Linkage 3D Grade Control, which allow an operator to set a grade and hold it. The new factory-integrated technology increases ef...

Hitachi Debuts Grade-Control Options on 3 Excavators SHARE Hitachi is now offering factory-integrated grade-control features on three of its excavators. Hitachi has rolled out options for factory-integrated grade-control technology on its ZX210-6, ZX210LC-6, and ZX350LC-6 crawler excavators. They include 2D Grade Control and Solution Linkage 3D Grade Control, which allow an operator to set a grade and hold it. Hitachi offers customers a total of four options for grade-management technology: 2D ...

Apr 19, 2021 Using GNSS positioning technology, SmartGrade accurately guides the horizontal and vertical position of the boom and bucket to a precise 3D design target. John Deere John Deere has chosen two of its most popular excavator models – the 210G and 350G – to receive its top-of-the-line SmartGrade technology option, expanding the range of grade-control choices for contractors. "These models are popular in underground and site development applications, and this precision technology pr...

Automates the boom and bucket functions to enable the operator to easily achieve a smooth and accurate finish grade Uses GNSS positioning technology for accurate horizontal and vertical positioning of boom and bucket movements to a precise design target Options available include SmartGrade, SmartGrade-Ready with 2D, 3D Grade Guidance and 2D Grade Guidance All guidance and control options available with an optional laser receiver for ultra-precise local external elevation reference Selec...

John Deere launches SmartGrade for excavators The SmartGrade technology was also implemented into the company’s 333G Compact Track Loader. MOLINE, Ill. — John Deere increases the range of its grade control solutions with the launch of SmartGrade on the 210G LC and 350G LC excavators. The factory-installed and -calibrated 3D SmartGrade system delivers increased productivity and accuracy on the job. “By incorporating precision technology, such as SmartGrade, on our excavator lineup, we are...