The Trimble Earthworks grade control platform is now available for select towed and wheeled tractor scrapers.

Civil construction contractors can now use the Trimble Earthworks platform for cutting and loading, hauling and dumping and spreading material evenly to grade using towed and wheeled tractor scrapers. It also simplifies operator training, according to Trimble, with the entire equipment fleet now using the Trimble Earthworks platform.

Scraper operators can now use Trimble Earthworks to provide real-time blade position and control relative to a design surface so the operator knows exactly how much to cut or fill at every stage when moving large volumes of dirt over medium- to long-haul distances.

The Trimble Earthworks system automates grade control, helping operators cut, carry and spread soil with greater accuracy, consistency and speed, which reduces the need for rework, shortens cycle times and lowers overall project costs. These benefits are particularly relevant for highway construction, large site prep, mining reclamation and other bulk earthmoving projects where accuracy, repeatability and productivity directly affect profitability, according to Trimble.

Adding Trimble Earthworks functionality for wheeled tractor scrapers means operators can switch from cut to fill and back with just the push of a button, rather than needing to stop the machine to swap the project file.

For more information, visit heavyindustry.trimble.com/en/products/grade-control-scrapers.

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