11/28/2023 0 Comments Cost of a d7 dozerCompletion Time – Novice operators took 49% more time than the experts in manual and narrowed the gap to 17% using Assist and to 9% by adding Grade.Productivity and Efficiency – Novice operators went from 9% lower productivity and efficiency than the experts in manual to matching the experts when using Assist.The team measured productivity*, efficiency**, completion time, final surface quality, and operator inputs. Each operator completed three runs of each task – one in manual, one using Assist technology features, and one using Assist plus Cat Grade with 3D. Two novice operators and two expert operators took on slot dozing, truck dump spreading/grading in sand, and side slope work. To demonstrate just how much these built-in technology features help, Caterpillar put them to the test. The cab is Third Party Grade Control Ready, equipped with CAN interface, harness pass throughs and mounting features to make it easier to install the grade control system of your choice.Ĭat Assist and Grade technologies work in the background to help dozer operators of varied skill levels and are especially beneficial to less experienced operators.Already invested in a grade infrastructure? You can install grade systems from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica onto the machine.All Cat Grade systems are compatible with radios and base stations from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica.Grade operator interface is intuitive and easier to use: 10-inch (254 mm) touchscreen, Android OS platform, operates like a smart phone.Track steering is used under light loads and blade tilt steering may be added under heavy loads. Stay on curb lines, centerlines, bottom of slope, etc., without operator effort. Automatically follow guidance lines from design plans with Steer Assist 3D.Cat Grade with 3D has no masts – low profile antennas are integrated into the cab roof and GNSS/GPS receivers are mounted inside the cab for better protection.Factory integrated Cat Grade with 3D uses GNSS/GPS to control the blade so you can get to design plan faster.*Feature not operational indoors or in areas where a GNSS/GPS signal is not available. Attachment Ready Option (ARO) provides wiring and mounting provisions for dealer installation of Grade with 3D, Accugrade, UTS, or other grade control systems.
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