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Cat Connect
Cat GRADE Technology
Cat GRADE combines digital design data, in-cab guid-
ance, and automatic controls to enhance gradingaccuracy,
reduce rework, and lower costs related to paving and earth-
moving in rough, fine and finish grade applications.
Cat GRADE increases increase productivity by mov-
ing material right the first time and achieving accurate
grades without rework. These systems compute and
track the location of the bucket or blade and compare
this information with design parameters to guide to
the operator to grade. In-cab displays with easy-to-use
operator interface provide grade information in real
time. Basic systems provide indicate-only information,
while more enhanced systems can signal the machine
hydraulics to move the blade to the desired design auto-
matically. Cat GRADE increases productivity, improves
performance for less experienced operators, reduces
operator fatigue, and enhances overall job site safety.
Cat GRADE offers customers these advantages and
cost-savings:
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Increase productivity
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Reduce fuel savings
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Reduce guesswork and costly rework
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Reduce survey costs
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Reduce staking, string lines and grade-checkers
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Increase material utilization
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Reduce owning and operating costs
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Reduce labor requirements and costs
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Finish jobs faster
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Work more confidently
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Extend the work day
Many aftermarket systems exist in the market today,
but no system designed by someone other than the
OEM can bring the advantages that integration makes
possible.
Depending on the machine family and the specific
application, many of the components necessary for
automation are already present on a Cat machine. Cat
GRADE leverages these components and optimizes
the design as only Caterpillar can. Whether it is a sen-
sor, cylinder, display or software, Cat GRADE inte-
gration is designed to reduce redundant components,
protect sensors and allow productivity features to work
together.
Cat GRADE integrates traditional grade control
with machine hardware and software in the factory to
improve productivity, usability, reliability, job site safety
and machine value. It is another example of Caterpillar
innovation and technology leading the way for our cus-
tomers to be more successful.
Cat GRADE technology is comprised
of the following:
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Cross Slope
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3D
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Depth and Slope
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Slope Assist
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Grade and Slope