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2010 Connected Worksite Product Line
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Why would our customers invest in Technology ?
Jobsite Productivity, O&O Costs,
Qualified Labor, Safety,
Regulatory Issues
•Availability of Surveyors . . Survey Costs
•Accurate Bidding
•How much dirt to import or export•How much base material . . . Cost per ton
•How much dirt moved per hour / machine / operator
•Compaction data / history / quality control
•Fuel Usage / U/C Wear / GET Wear / Maintenance Schedule
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Voice of Customer Market Survey
Machine Control and Guidance Report: May 2009•Survey Commissioned by the Periodical: Site Prep•Survey conducted by Clear Seas Research
69% of contractors say Machine Control Technology
has increased their ability to win the business…
74% say they payback systems in less than 18months…
42% would prefer getting Machine ControlTechnology from OEMs…. an increase of 11% fromlast year
95% of contractors plan to buy in the next 2-3 years…
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AccuGrade Ready Product Line
Track Type TractorAccuGrade Laser,
GPS, UTS
Motor GraderAccuGrade Cross Slope,Sonic, Laser, GPS, UTS
ExcavatorSite & Laser Reference(indicate only 311-319)
AccuGrade GPS(indicate only 320-385)
Soil CompactorsAccuGrade CompactionCS56, CS64, & CS76
SSL, MTL, CTLAccuGrade Laser
C Series
Asphalt PaverAccuGrade 2D Paving
AS3251C & 10-20B Extend-A-Mat
Asphalt CompactorGPS – Pass Counting
CB54, CB64
AccuGrade Office
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Automatic Blade ControlIncluding Indicate functionalityIndicate Only
Caterpillar Grade Control Systems
GPS - Track –type Tractors + Motor Graders
Laser - Track –type Tractors + Motor Graders + SSL / MTL
Cross Slope - Motor Graders
Sonic - Motor Graders + Asphalt Pavers
Laser Reference – Hydraulic Excavators
GPS – Hydraulic Excavators
Cat Grade Control
Asphalt Compactors – Pass Counting
Soil Compactors
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AccuGrade Laser
• 2D Capable (Flat Planar Surfaces)
• Provides ¼ inch accuracy
• For MG, TTT, HEX, SSL, MTL, CTL
• Indicate and Automatic Control
• Infrastructure: Laser Transmitter
– Can support multiple machineson site with clear view to
transmitter• Applications
– Building Pads
– Sports Fields
– Parking Lots
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AccuGrade Cross Slope
• 2D Capable• Slope and Rotation Sensors working
together to determine the cross slope ofthe blade
• Enables operator control one side of theblade while the other side followsautomatically
• For MG only• Can be used in conjunction with Sonics,
Laser, GPS, & UTS for Elevation Control
• Infrastructure: Gravity• Applications:
– Road Construction – County and Quarry Haul Road
Maintenance
– Road Ditches – Embankments
– Sports Fields
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AccuGrade Sonic
• 2D Capable
• Provides Elevation Control with CrossSlope System
• Indicate and Automatic control
• Infrastructure: String Line, Curb, Gutter orPrevious Pass
• Applications:
– Road Construction – Highway Maintenance
– Building Pads
– Road Ditches
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AccuGrade GPS• 2D and 3D Capable
• Provides 1¼ inch accuracy
• For TTT, MG, HEX, SCOM, ACOM
• Indicate and Automatic Control
• Infrastructure: GPS Base Station & Radio
• GPS Base Station can support multiple
machines on site with clear view to the sky
• 3D Design File
• Applications
– Undulating surfaces (golf course)
– Mass excavating
– Road Construction
– Trenching & Footings
– Housing / Building Pads
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AccuGrade UTS
Universal Total Station• 2D and 3D Capable
• Provides ¼ inch accuracy
• TTT, MG, HEX, Paver
• Indicate and Automatic Control
• Infrastructure: Total Station + Radio
• Total Station can support only one
machine at a time and requires line of
site to machine• 3D Design File
• Applications
– 3D Fine Grading
– Indoor jobs
– Airport Runways
– Road / Highway Construction
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AccuGrade Intelligent Compaction• 2D and 3D Capable
• Provides 1¼ inch accuracy
• SCOM Only
• Indicate Control
• Infrastructure: GPS Base Station +Radio
• 3D Design File
• Provides the operator with anindication of Soil Stiffness or CCV
Value
• Applications
– Airport Runways – Road / Highway Construction
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Cat Grade Control for Asphalt Compactors• 2D and 3D Capable
• Provide 1¼ inch accuracy
• Asphalt Compactors Only
• Indicate Control
• Infrastructure: GPS Base Station + Radio
• 3D Design File
• Provides the operator with and accurate
number of passes made and temperatureof the asphalt
• Applications
– Airport Runways
– Road / Highway Construction
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Cat Grade Control for Pavers
• 2D Capable (3D from Trimble Only)
• Provides ¼ inch accuracy for 3D
• Asphalt Pavers Only
• Indicate Control
• No Infrastructure
• Provides the operator with Screed
Location Information via Sonics – Will Replace TOPCON System
over time
• Applications
– Airport Runways – Road / Highway Construction
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AccuGrade Office• Office Software that serves as a link
between design data (electronicblueprints) and AccuGrade GPS in the
field.• Visualize 3D designs in the office
• Send files and messages wirelessly tomachines
• Monitor productivity, earthworkvolumes, and troubleshooting
• Optional Modules – Wireless – Productivity – Compaction
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Customer Value• Increasing Productivity
• Lowering O & O Costs
• Labor Issues
• Safety on the Jobsite
• Regulation Requirements
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40%+Increase in
Productivity
Productivity
Move Dirt Right The First Time
• Fewer Passes & Less Rework
• Faster Cycle Times
• No Waiting for Grade Checkers /
Survey Crew
• Material Utilization• Increased Accuracy
• Extended Workday
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O&O Costs
Machine Level O & O
• Less $$ on Fuel Requirements
• Less $$ on GET Wear
• Less $$ on Undercarriage Wear
Site Level O & O
• Machine Utilization
• Less $$ on Grade Stakes
• Less $$ on Grade Checkers
• Less $$ on Material
• Less $$ on Compaction Testing
90%
Reduction inSurvey Costs
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Labor Issues
Makes Better Operators
• Average operators become good faster• Good operators become great
• Less stress & fatigue
• More productive and accurate
• Empowers employees
• Complete jobs faster (reduced labor
expenses)
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Jobsite Safety
AccuGrade Increases Jobsite Safety
• Reduces need for surveyors, gradecheckers, and QA/QC personnel
• Fewer people means fewer
opportunities for accidents
• Keeps people out of trenches and
away from moving machines
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Regulation Requirements
Avoidance Zone Management
• Keeps machines out of
environmentally sensitive areas
• Locate and avoid utilities
• Maintain machine usage boundaries
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Grade Control Systems (GCS)
• SITECH Distributers have Trimble GCS systems for all OEM machines
• Offers customer complete technology solutions for their fleet – Non AccuGrade Ready Cat Machines – Non-Cat Machines
– Cat Machines with attachments i.e. 414IL w/ Gannon Box, Pulled Scrappers, etc.
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Why would our customers invest in Technology ?
Jobsite Productivity, O&O Costs,
Qualified Labor, Safety,
Regulatory Issues
•Availability of Surveyors . . Survey Costs
•Accurate Bidding
•How much dirt to import or export
•How much base material . . . Cost per ton
•How much dirt moved per hour / machine / operator
•Compaction data / history / quality control
•Fuel Usage / U/C Wear / GET Wear / Maintenance Schedule
•Transportation Expenses
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