When it comes to getting a precise grade, a laser assistance set up is often preferred by our customers. Not only does it add precision, but it’s more affordable than fully automatic grading set ups.
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With a laser assisted skid steer grading set up, the operator sets up a laser transmitter outside the skid steer which emits a laser to be used as a level. The skid steer then has a fixed pole on the blade which carries a laser receiver. The skid steer operator watches the laser receiver and manually adjusted the blade up and down to end up with a precise grade.
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The next level of automation is referred to as a 2D “Machine Control Ready” system. This set up works very similar to the “laser assisted” discussed above with the exception that the blade will articulate its self up and down to maintain the proper grade without input from the skid steer operator.
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And the final level automation is is 3D “Machine Control Ready” system. In this system, you download files into your skid steer/blade. The blade then articulates its self based on its GPS position to obtain a very precise and varied grade.
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