GPS technology gives the operator better control and better certainty over where they’re placing blades and edges as they dig. This increased confidence and better accuracy streamlines the digging process, making it quicker to dig to the exact measurements.
GPS technology in excavators allows us to get within a millimetre’s accuracy, so we can grade accurately while taking fewer passes at the earth or soil.
There are so many different benefits to using this technology but they all tie into time savings and cost savings. Whether it means hiring an operator for less time, using less fuel, or just getting the job completed faster.
INDUSTRY STANDARD
Excavators fit out with GPS technology have been around for about a decade now. They’re a fairly popular option in the construction industry and are highly regarded for the quality of work they produce.
While these GPS excavators are standard in big construction projects like commercial infrastructure and industrial projects, GPS technology is rarely used in smaller backyard jobs and residential projects.
BENEFITS
- SAVE TIME
GPS technology built into your excavating equipment means serious time savings. It starts with the surveying and design process. You can plan sites 50 per cent faster, grade 30 per cent faster, and streamline your entire digging process. - SAVE MONEY
The different ways you can save time will lead to massive cost savings. This equipment also saves money by eliminating additional personnel on-site, like your rodman and surveyors. By increasing accuracy and eliminating mistakes and do-overs, you’ll also save money on your hire and labour costs. - INCREASE ACCURACY
You can dig within a millimetre’s accuracy, see your site plans at a glance, and even watch the exact positioning of your bucket in real-time. It allows you to complete your most accurate digs to date. - INCREASE SAFETY
By eliminating unnecessary team members on-site and from compromising positions, like trenches — you can increase safety on-site. This increased accuracy also eliminates issues arising like do-overs and additional digs or patch jobs, which can also compromise your team’s safety. — Looking to hire an excavator for an upcoming project? Have a look at our commercial and residential ranges.