Skip to main content

Soil compaction efficiency boost from Trimble

Trimble claims that its new Earthworks Grade Control Platform version 2.4 soil compactor package offers a major gain in working efficiency
August 24, 2021 Read time: 2 mins
Trimble is now offering a sophisticated Earthworks system for use in soil compaction

This software is a GNSS-based, 3D compaction control solution that makes operations more accurate, faster and easier. The package shares the same benefits as other Trimble Earthworks software tools already available for excavators, dozers and motor graders, which deliver improved productivity.

Trimble Earthworks for soil compactors enables contractors to control the compaction process accurately, reducing the risk of unnecessary passes that can result in over compaction. The platform makes the process more efficient, with a higher level of accuracy and less rework. As this package shares the same platform as other tools from the firm, contractors can benefit from shorter training times, reduced downtime and increased remote operator support in the field. In addition, users can benefit from ongoing platform developments as these become available.

Improvements in material/surface lifts and layer management allow for accurate data and convenient data management. Office-to-field connectivity allows efficient communication and data transfer across the project. Contractors have ready access to productivity data collected from the machine allowing comparisons between work previously completed and work just carried out.

Trimble Earthworks for soil compactors features software licensing options at different pricing levels for budget conscious contractors. New infield design licenses for operators or 3D model-only licenses for increased functionality in the office make it possible for contractors to only pay for the features that they need. 

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • Machine control technology round table discussion with Leica Geosystems, Topcon and Trimble
    January 4, 2022
    In this, the first in a series of top-level roundtable discussions led by World Highways, editor Mike Woof and editorial director Geoff Hadwick talk machine control technology with three world-class experts from Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, Topcon and Trimble. Find out what these key opinion leaders are thinking on six vitally important topics. Let them help you stay ahead of the game.
  • GPS control delivers more accurate compaction performance
    July 13, 2012
    The latest compaction technology offers users the benefits of more accurate performance by combining heat detection and compaction metering with GPS In Europe several leading manufacturers now offer more accurate compaction technology, with Ammann, BOMAG, Dynapac and Hamm all having developed advanced control packages. The technologies vary widely but the advantages are broadly similar, with smart compaction allowing the user a greater degree of control over the compaction process and delivering major reduc
  • Lima's massive $2 billion airport project
    March 4, 2025
    Peru’s capital, Lima, is to benefit from a massive new international airport, which will be one of the largest in Latin America – Mike Woof writes
  • Sophisticated asphalt paving control technology
    July 27, 2020
    Advances in asphalt paving control systems are helping contractors deliver higher efficiency