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Hitachi Debuts Grade Control Tech Options for Excavators Hitachi Construction & Mining Division, an operating division of John Deere Construction & Forestry Company, rolled out options for its grade control technology, on select excavators, including 2D Grade Control and Solution Linkage 3D Grade Control, which allow an operator to set a grade and hold it. The new factory-integrated technology increases efficiency while also lowering daily operating costs by enabling operators to spend less time getting the grade right the first time. “We gave a sneak peek of Hitachi’s grade control technology at ConExpo-Con/AGG last year,” said Justin Steger, solutions marketing manager, site development & underground, Hitachi Construction & Mining Division. “It’s thrilling to share this solution with our customers for increased efficiency. We know grade management technology is the future of the excavator industry, and we’re glad to provide a variety of Solution Linkage 3D Grade Control offers efficiency for your crew and provides factory-integrated precision — backed by Hitachi dealers, ready to work on day one. options for our customers.” With Hitachi’s grade control “Our 2D Grade Control and Solution technology, the machine controls the boom more efficiently while a crew member who to a global reference while the 2D Grade and bucket as the operator handles the arm. previously had to check for the grade can Control manages the elevation of the cutting Linkage 3D Grade Control unite advanced This is especially useful as it reduces the now be assigned elsewhere on the work site. edge in relation to a benchmark. The 2D grade technology with the smooth Solution Linkage 3D Grade Control with Grade Control technology also can be hydraulics and fast cycle times of Hitachi need for multiple passes to achieve the correct grade. Likewise, less experienced oper- Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) upgraded to 3D Grade Control, through excavators,” Steger said. “It saves time and ators are able to achieve the correct grade controls position and elevation with respect Hitachi excavator dealers. see HITACHI page 86
With Hitachi Solution Linkage 3D Grade Control, the machine controls the boom and bucket as the operator handles the arm.
The grade management systems are fully integrated from the monitor in the cab to the components on the machine. Wire harnesses are thoughtfully routed and sensors are covered and protected from damage.
