Improve efficiency and cut costs with Leica Geosystems

April 15, 2016

Leica Geosystems has added two new modules to its iCON telematics platform. Using an MCH100 box with wireless connectivity, operators can tap into Leica’s new machine utilisation module to find out whether your earthmoving machines are working or not.  The earthmover module is for any kind of cut and fill operation and monitors productivity and utilisation levels.

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