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Cat Grade with Depth & Slope for Excavators

Overview

Cat® Grade with Depth and Slope integrates traditional machine control and guidance with machine hardware and software from the factory in order to improve productivity, usability, reliability, job site safety and machine value. It is another example of Caterpillar innovation and technology leading the way for our customers to be more successful. Cat Grade with Depth and Slope is a Cat Grade technology that provides the operator depth and slope guidance – like having a grade checker in the cab.

The 2D indicate-only system for excavators provides the operator with precise real-time bucket positioning relative to the desired grade. Using a combination of position sensing hydraulic cylinders and sensors on the stick and boom pins, the system calculates bucket tip position relative to a grade/survey stake or benchmark. When used with the included laser receiver, the machine can reference a benchmark and travel while maintaining the elevation reference, even on uneven terrain. The laser receiver references the laser from a transmitter on the job site and calculates the desired grade for elevation changes, significantly increasing productivity. The factory integrated system uses the existing machine display, reducing the need for an additional display. Sensors are deeply integrated and protected from damage in rugged applications. Cat Grade with Depth and Slope is ideal for maintaining accurate grades and slopes in excavations and trenching applications.

Benefits & Features

Improve Productivity

    • Boost productivity up to 35% vs. traditional grading – improve quality and consistency for operators at all experience levels.
    • Work confidently, without guesswork – in-cab display indicates bucket position and depth- to grade; light bars provide visual guidance; height and depth alerts indicate grade or obstacles.
    • Work efficiently, every pass – cut and fill to exact specification without overcutting; reduce passes and speed time to completion. Save time, labor, fuel and material consumption.
    • Minimize site costs, work safely – check grade from the cab; eliminate checkers; minimize ground crews, staking, activity, and delays.
    • Maintain accuracy across the jobsite – standard laser catcher plus customers’ laser transmitter allows machine to move without re-benching.
    • Extend the work day – work in limited visibility and around the clock using visual guidance.
    • Increase machine versatility – upgrade to AccuGrade™ for 3D guidance (GNSS or UTS) on large jobsites and complex designs.

Performance and Reliability

    • Integrated components are protected from damage; ensures long life, reliable control, and accurate results.
    • Machine and grade technologies work as a system; on-board processors and fast response sensors deliver precise real-time bucket tip elevation guidance.
    • Easily use joystick buttons to for quick adjustments while keeping hands on the controls.
    • Your Cat dealer and SITCH® technology partner can help you get set up and working efficiently.

Capabilities and Upgrades

    • Base 2D system provides real-time bucket tip elevation guidance for flat and sloping planes. Bench to a known elevation point, start digging, and check grade from the cab; re-bench after moving machine.
    • The included laser catcher is used with a compatible laser transmitter to create a constant elevation reference. Bench once, reference the laser, and continue digging to depth across the jobsite—even after moving the machine. Maintain desired grade more accurately, with less effort, even on uneven terrain.
    • The optional Tilt Bucket Sensor allows depth and slope system to provide accurate guidance while digging with a tilt bucket—at any angle, expanding application versatility.
    • Add a Heading Sensor for measuring the rotation of the cab for accurate guidance, even when rotating machine while digging. Provides better alignment and accuracy when the machine is working on large, flat slopes and embankments.
    • Upgrade to Cat AccuGrade for full 3D capability, which provides vertical and horizontal positioning at the bucket tip. Uses 3D design plan to indicate precisely where to work and how much to cut or fill—without staking or checking. Machine is AccuGrade ready to simplify dealer-installation of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) or Universal Total Station (UTS) system.

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  April 5, 2024

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Benefits & Features

Improve Productivity

    • Boost productivity up to 35% vs. traditional grading – improve quality and consistency for operators at all experience levels.
    • Work confidently, without guesswork – in-cab display indicates bucket position and depth- to grade; light bars provide visual guidance; height and depth alerts indicate grade or obstacles.
    • Work efficiently, every pass – cut and fill to exact specification without overcutting; reduce passes and speed time to completion. Save time, labor, fuel and material consumption.
    • Minimize site costs, work safely – check grade from the cab; eliminate checkers; minimize ground crews, staking, activity, and delays.
    • Maintain accuracy across the jobsite – standard laser catcher plus customers’ laser transmitter allows machine to move without re-benching.
    • Extend the work day – work in limited visibility and around the clock using visual guidance.
    • Increase machine versatility – upgrade to AccuGrade™ for 3D guidance (GNSS or UTS) on large jobsites and complex designs.

Performance and Reliability

    • Integrated components are protected from damage; ensures long life, reliable control, and accurate results.
    • Machine and grade technologies work as a system; on-board processors and fast response sensors deliver precise real-time bucket tip elevation guidance.
    • Easily use joystick buttons to for quick adjustments while keeping hands on the controls.
    • Your Cat dealer and SITCH® technology partner can help you get set up and working efficiently.

Capabilities and Upgrades

    • Base 2D system provides real-time bucket tip elevation guidance for flat and sloping planes. Bench to a known elevation point, start digging, and check grade from the cab; re-bench after moving machine.
    • The included laser catcher is used with a compatible laser transmitter to create a constant elevation reference. Bench once, reference the laser, and continue digging to depth across the jobsite—even after moving the machine. Maintain desired grade more accurately, with less effort, even on uneven terrain.
    • The optional Tilt Bucket Sensor allows depth and slope system to provide accurate guidance while digging with a tilt bucket—at any angle, expanding application versatility.
    • Add a Heading Sensor for measuring the rotation of the cab for accurate guidance, even when rotating machine while digging. Provides better alignment and accuracy when the machine is working on large, flat slopes and embankments.
    • Upgrade to Cat AccuGrade for full 3D capability, which provides vertical and horizontal positioning at the bucket tip. Uses 3D design plan to indicate precisely where to work and how much to cut or fill—without staking or checking. Machine is AccuGrade ready to simplify dealer-installation of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) or Universal Total Station (UTS) system.

Equipment Monitoring

    • Automatically track data about machine performance, such as hours, fuel usage, idle time and event codes via LINK technologies using Product Link™ and online VisionLink® user interface. Valuable data can help you monitor operator performance, measure jobsite efficiency, and manage costs.

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