Excavator Grade with Assist at a glance


Launched on the Cat 323FL excavator, the new technology is set to cut grading time by up to 45%, as Caterpillar product expert Anders Thornsen explained, the new system will actually have much more of an impact when it comes to trenching applications in the UK.


Anders: “The in-cab screen control is at the heart of this technology, as it allows the operator to set levels for grading and trenching, whilst they are sat comfortably in the cab. These levels include floor to ceiling heights, bucket angles and grading angles, with the assist function allowing the operator to just concentrate on controlling the stick speed with one hand, in a single lever operation.


“For utility trenching work in particular, it can potentially save much more than time, as by setting a level, the operator can ensure that the bucket won’t dig below the set point. So in practical terms this means the operator can safely dig a trench above existing utilities, knowing that the system won’t allow them to hit and subsequently damage them.”


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