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November 30, 2009

Laser-based grading system aims for extreme accuracy

  • The new AccuGrade system establishes flat or single-slope grades to within 0.25 inches.

    • Photo courtesy of Caterpillar [enlarge]
    The 299C compact track loader is one of the many Caterpillar machines that can be equiped with the AccuGrade grade control system.

    A new laser-based AccuGrade grading system for Caterpillar C-Series skid-steer loaders, multi-terrain loaders and compact track loaders combines the capability of the level best grading box with the C-Series loader's integral electro/hydraulic controls to create an automated grading system capable of extreme accuracy.


     
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