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    Laser guided machine control for my Deere 650K LGP - Absolutely amazing!

    Without the cross slope sensor, either single or dual axis is possible, as long as the laser receivers are being used. One does NOT need to have the cross slope sensor installed, especially since that sensor is south of $5k. Before running it dual slope laser controlled, you would have to...
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    Laser guided machine control for my Deere 650K LGP - Absolutely amazing!

    No pre install on hydraulic control valve from the factory, unfortunately. But Chad (technician) and Cory (sales) from Four Point Solutions came out to install it all. It was a one day job for them, and pretty straight forward. The extra valves and hoses were pretty much plug-n-play. I...
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    Laser guided machine control for my Deere 650K LGP - Absolutely amazing!

    It truly is so much fun and cool to work with! The price tag is stupid, but I hope I will be able to recoup the costs at some point..
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    Cat 299D2 - How to deactivate the hydraulic interruptor door switch?!

    Thank you for pointing to the right thread!!
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    Cat 299D2 - How to deactivate the hydraulic interruptor door switch?!

    ALL DONE! Went pretty smooth and was straight forward after reading the thread and understanding. Thank you all so much!
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    Laser guided machine control for my Deere 650K LGP - Absolutely amazing!

    Yes - Already ordered a bigger and taller tripod with center lift The two masts are essentially for height and cross slope control. In my case, the center is for cut/fill (height control) and the right one is for x-axis cross slope control. I also have a cross slope sensor installed which...
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    Cat 299D2 - How to deactivate the hydraulic interruptor door switch?!

    Hello! I have been unsuccessful in looking for a clean solution to disable the door switch which causes the hydraulics to be disabled when opening the door to my Cat 299D2. My previous Cat 299C was much easier - I was able to purchase a plug, that disabled this function, and off I go… Happy...
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    Laser guided machine control for my Deere 650K LGP - Absolutely amazing!

    Folks! Let me tell you… This has been a bumpy road for the past two years, but finally I made some progress and wanted to share this journey, and will be happy to answer any questions. I know I was searching for others to give me as much help and do’s & don’ts as possible - especially since I...
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    Thoughts on Trimble's Earthworks 2D with Auto?

    NO! From everything I know and use, the answer is no. As soon as you move the machine, you will have to bench again. With my LEICA system, it's a matter of seconds, literally. My LEICA 2D system is equipped with sensors on the boom/stick/Rototilt, that know their point in space when moving. The...
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    Thoughts on Trimble's Earthworks 2D with Auto?

    Just a short update on my ET90/R3 Rototilt/LEICA 2D! LEICA and ROTOTILT have done amazing work and customer service to get this completed and head north next week.
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    Thoughts on Trimble's Earthworks 2D with Auto?

    Hi! I have after long deliberation made the decision and purchased a LEICA 2D for my Wacker Neuson ET90, and my JD450H. Install will be happening in about 2-3 weeks, by mid May. I have looked really hard at TRIMBLE and tried to figure out more from iDig in Europe (their 3D system won’t be coming...
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    IDIGBEST reviews?

    I should hear from her today, as she promised to go through item per item and the need for it. Being ready to go 3D was part of it, but I was also told that that price won‘t change too much initially. And I just got an email from the german sales rep in regards to the 3D iDig-System. I will be...
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    IDIGBEST reviews?

    Agreed for sure. I reached out to Fred again and asked him about the possibility to get my hands on the 3D system with side swing boom support. Aside of not having support in North Amerika, he is going to get in touch with the European folks and see what they say. Not having side swing support...
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    IDIGBEST reviews?

    Well - In the meantime, some not so good news. I just received an email from Fred, who is the sales rep for iDig in North America. Very unfortunate for me. This will reduce my options from whom I can choose. This is what Fred wrote to me! Hi Andreas, The iDig 3D system is currently being...
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    IDIGBEST reviews?

    Great, Thank you Shane! Have a great Sunday, Andreas from Talkeetna
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