Excavator GPS

[OExcavating]

Wanting to go to gps for doing field drainage. Any suggestions on what to start with or what not to use . All info good and bad is appreciated.

 

[t_dirt]

I sell Topcon, so take this for what it is worth. The Topcon X63 GPS for excavators works great, it is accurate, user friendly, and very versatile. It may be a bit expensive for doing field tile but it could also be a huge time saver!!!
Contact your local Topcon Dealer and see what they have to say!!!
http://www.topconpositioning.com/dealer-locator
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[Kellogg Report]

There are operators on this forum that can tell you about their experiences of owning the various brands.

For a detailed comparison of the GPS excavator systems on the market and explanation of the various features, you can visit The Kellogg Report online.

Compare GPS excavator systems

 

[madisonmiller]

This may help you>>>Spam link removed

 

[yones]

very good information
continue the good posts, thanks madisonmiller
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[dirtfan]

Hello all:

This is off this threads topic, but I would like some input from some of you.
I have been using GPS for grading and layout for the last 5 years. Recently I was put on a job that will require some blind grading with an excavtor, and some possibly under water.
Will an indicate GPS system on an excavator work for this, or am I dreaming?

Thanks in advance: Dirtfan

 

[vapor300]

have done some of that before, but the dozer with the gps would get in the water and cut it

 

[Big Iron]

this Trimble CGS990 unit worked dredging in up to 15' of water for 9 months and is still working fine today, so yes they work just fine under water. only problem we had was when the operator hooked a stump under water that he could not see and tore off the bucket sensor cable. unscrewed the waterproof plugs screwed in a new cable and back to work.

 

[ColUp]

Been looking for more information on GPS tracking. Useful info, thanks. What kind of price are these devices - it is something I most definitely want to consider, just hope it's not something I most definitely won't be able to fund for my machines.