Cost-effective excavation

Trimble continues to broaden its range of machine control options with a new system aimed at the excavator market. The GCSFlex package is a cost-conscious system designed for use by small-medium sized contractors wanting high performance. Rugged and easy to install, this versatile system comes with an array of sensor options and is said to be fast to fit. The package suits use on small-medium sized excavators and can be used for jobs such as trenching for underground utilities, digging footers and building
February 15, 2012 Read time: 1 min
The new GCSFlex system from Trimble offers precise and accurate working for mid-sized excavators
2122 Trimble continues to broaden its range of machine control options with a new system aimed at the excavator market. The GCSFlex package is a cost-conscious system designed for use by small-medium sized contractors wanting high performance. Rugged and easy to install, this versatile system comes with an array of sensor options and is said to be fast to fit. The package suits use on small-medium sized excavators and can be used for jobs such as trenching for underground utilities, digging footers and building roads. The system features the proven, rugged components that are used as part of the field-proven Trimble GCS900 3D Grade Control Systems.
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