A series of innovations in machine control or automation technologies are helping transform the construction industry - Mike Woof writes Equipment manufacturer have made huge advances in machine performance, delivering new models that offer increased capabilities and productivity, while using less fuel. Reliability and uptime too have been improved, with the development of equipment that can forestall unplanned downtime by telling the user when it will require service attention. Meanwhile new engines delive
Improved productivity and lower running costs are claimed by Caterpillar for its latest crawler excavator models. The firm has updated its 390F and 336F XE excavators to boost performance, while both models also lead their size classes in terms of fuel efficiency. Both machines are said to be powerful, productive and durable, with low maintenance costs and a long working life.
Trimble is offering new advances in machine control technology – Mike Woof writes
An important technology advance from Trimble is now coming from its expanding range of EarthWorks machine control systems. These systems can help deliver more efficient earthmoving operations, increasing productivity while maintaining accuracy.
The first EarthWorks system was developed for use with excavators and this latest system is designed to be used with dozers, utilising much of the same hardware. Meanwhile, other Ea
Trimble is offering new advances in machine control technology – Mike Woof writes
An important technology advance from Trimble is now coming from its expanding range of EarthWorks machine control systems. These systems can help deliver more efficient earthmoving operations, increasing productivity while maintaining accuracy.
The first EarthWorks system was developed for use with excavators and this latest system is designed to be used with dozers, utilising much of the same hardware. Meanwhile, othe
