1. Trimble Grade Control Systems
Flexible, Upgradeable Systems
Take the Guesswork Out of Earthworks

2. Taking the Guesswork Out of Earthworks
From estimating to completion, the next generation of Trimble Grade Control Systems revolutionizes the way earthworks are completed
Faster job cycles
Lower operating costs
Flexible and upgradeable
Excellent return on investment

3. Faster Job Cycles and Lower Operating Costs
Grade Control Systems allow you to get the job done right the first time:
Faster completion
Less rework
Less staking
Less checking
Lower costs
Improved material yields
Improving your productivity … adding up to a stronger bottom line for your company
Trimble Grade Control Systems quickly pay for themselves—often on the first project!

4. 2-D (Conventional) vs. 3-D Systems

5. 2-D vs. 3-D Systems 2-D (Conventional) 3-D
Program elevation / cross-slope from cab
Manually adjust design increments
Simple designs
Laser / sonic / sensor guidance
3-D
Design loaded into cab from site design
Adjusts to position of machine on site
More complex designs
GPS guidance

6. Trimble GCS Family is Upgradeable
Flexible
Single Platform
More machine types
More capabilities
New and improved components
Upgrade path
Maximize machine/operator productivity
Grader
Dozer
Excavator

7. Affordable with the Flexibility to Grow
Convert from Conventional to 3D Grade Control
Ideal for contractors and owner operators with minimal needs or needing the flexibility to grow
Invest today in a conventional system
Convert to 3D when required
Either to ATS, Single GPS+GLONASS or Dual GPS+GLONASS 3D configurations
Dozer
Grader
Excavator

8. Designed for Grading on Simple to Complex Jobsites
GCS300 – Single sensor control
GCS400 – Dual sensor control
GCS500 – Multiple sensor Cross-slope only
GCS600 – Multiple sensor Slope/Elevation/Depth
GCS900 – 3D multi-functional & multi machine

9. Grade Control System Positioning by Machine
Functionality
GCS500
GCS600
GCS900
Price
Grader
GCS300
GCS400
GCS900
Functionality
Price
Dozer
Price
GCS600
GCS900
Functionality
Excavator

10. Trimble GCS300 Grade Control System
Single sensor control

11. Trimble GCS300 Single Sensor Control
A blade lift system designed primarily for dozers
can be used on other machines

12. Trimble GCS300 Flexibility to Grow
Ideal for contractors and owner operators with basic grade control needs or needing the flexibility to grow
Invest today in the GCS300
Upgrade to GCS400 for dual control of the blade’s lift and tilt
Upgrade to GCS900 for full 3D grade control

13. Trimble GCS300 Applications
A wide range of applications, including:
Housing pads
Building pads
Tennis courts
Finish grading
General site elevation control

14. Trimble GCS300 Our Premier Entry Level System
Upgradeable grade control system with improved performance and many features
Trimble LR410 linear laser receiver controls blade lift for smooth elevation control
Easy to use Trimble CB420 Control Box
Customizable options to meet changing material and jobsite accuracy requirements
Push button benching for fast daily setups
Elevation offset to move from one elevation to another at the push of a button

15. Trimble GCS400 Grade Control System
Dual sensor control

16. Trimble GCS400 Dual Sensor Control
A blade lift and tilt system designed primarily for dozers
can be used on other machines

17. Trimble GCS400 Flexibility to Grow
Ideal for contractors and owner operators who want the most accurate laser-based grade control system and the flexibility to grow
Invest today in the GCS400
Upgrade to GCS900 for 3D control later

18. Trimble GCS400 Builds on the GCS300
The GCS400 has the functionality of the GCS300 plus more:
Lift and tilt control for controlling both the elevation and slope of the blade
Linked mode operation ties the lift and tilt functions together for greater speed and accuracy
Multiple configurations with the option to use dual lasers – or a laser and blade slope sensor to suit changing application requirements

19. Trimble GCS400 Applications
Ideal for maintaining rigid jobsite specifications
Medium/large commercial building sites
Medium/large housing pads
Road construction
Sports fields
Finish grading
Material balancing
Rough grading
Rail installation and maintenance

20. Trimble GCS500 Grade Control System
Multiple sensor cross slope control

21. Trimble GCS500 Multiple Sensor Cross-Slope
A cross slope-only system designed for use with motor graders

22. Trimble GCS500 Flexibility to Grow
Ideal for contractors and owner operators with the need for cross slope only, with the flexibility to upgrade later
Invest today in the GCS500 slope only
Upgrade to GCS600 for included laser/sonic elevation control
Upgrade to GCS900 for full 3D grade control

23. Trimble GCS500 Simple Solution
Provides a simple solution to many sloping applications
Cross slope only
100% slope sensors
Full rotation capability
Upgradeable to elevation control
Easy to learn and use
Ideal for machines using multiple operators

24. Trimble GCS500 Applications
Designed for applications creating or maintaining slopes
Road maintenance
Sports fields
Embankments
Road ditches
Road construction
Highway construction

25. Trimble GCS600 Grade Control System
Multiple sensor cross slope and elevation control

26. Trimble GCS600 Multiple Sensor, Elevation Added
A highly flexible cross-slope and elevation control system for use on motor graders and fine grading work

27. Trimble GCS600 Flexibility to Grow
Ideal for contractors and owner operators with minimal needs or needing the flexibility to grow
Invest today in the GCS600
Add additional sensors Laser and/or Sonic
Upgrade to GCS900 for full 3D grade control

28. Trimble GCS600 The Next Level
Takes automated motor grader control to the next level
Cross slope and elevation control
for complete control of the blade
Left and right offset switches
easier elevation adjustments on the fly
100% slope sensors
Sonic and laser receiver elevation control
Stringline, curb & gutter, previous pass, existing surface
Slope or no slope laser applications

29. Trimble GCS600 Applications
Ideal for slope and elevation where tighter elevation control is required
Small to large housing and building site pads
Highway construction and maintenance
Road construction
Steep embankments
Runways
Road ditches

30. Trimble GCS600 Grade Control System for Excavators
Multiple sensor Slope/Elevation/Depth

31. Trimble GCS600 for Excavators Multiple Sensor Slope/Elevation/Depth
A highly flexible slope, elevation & depth control system designed for use on excavators

32. Trimble GCS600 for Excavators Flexibility to Grow
Ideal for contractors and owner operators with minimal needs or needing the flexibility to grow.
Invest today in the GCS600
Add additional sensors
Laser Catcher
Tilt-bucket
Upgrade to GCS900 for full 3D grade control

33. Trimble GCS600 Excavators What Is It?
Entry level Grade Control System for Hydraulic Excavators (HEX)
For both tracked and wheeled excavators
Reach, depth and slope capable
With multiple bucket support
Variable articulated boom support

34. Trimble GCS600 for Excavators Applications
Excavation
Basements
Foundations
Footers
Trenching
Flat bottom
Simple slope
Grading
Flat and simple slope
Embankments
Profiles
Canals and batters

35. Trimble GCS900 Grade Control System
3-D Grade Control

36. Trimble GCS900
A flexible system that supports multiple machines types, sensors and configurations:
Dual GPS Graders, Dozers, Scrapers, Rollers, Excavators
Single GPS Graders, Dozers, Scrapers, Rollers
Single ATS Graders, Dozers
Dual Laser Graders, Dozers
Single Laser Graders, Dozers
Single Sonic Graders
Applications
Road construction & maintenance
Residential & commercial development
Land reclamation and coastal engineering

37. Trimble GCS900
Accurately perform bulk earthwork operations by placing the site design in the cab and using GPS positioning
Diversity in Trimble GCS900 systems allows the user to fit the product to the application requirements and conditions
System modularity allows positioning components and in-cab displays to be re-used according to job requirements and machine mix. Now the same Trimble CB430 Control Box can support both 3D and conventional configurations.
Trimble GCS900 delivers measurable benefits and quick return on investment by reducing rework and helping you complete jobs quicker and more accurately

38. Trimble GCS900 Applications
Ideal for a wide range of earthmoving applications
Contractors, sub-contractors and owner operators involved in
Road & highway building
Residential, commercial development
Land reclamation
Coastal engineering
Recreational developments

39. Trimble CCS900 Primary Features GPS Modes
Displays real-time cut/fill information (QA/QC the grading)
Records the number of passes
Supports layered lifts (via vertical offset)
Compaction Meter Value mapping (Optional) (CMV is a measurement of soil density)
As-built mapping (the final pass)
Automated wireless office updates (Optional)
GPS Modes
RTK
SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS)

40. Trimble CCS900 Compaction Control System
Trimble’s initial entry into compaction
Builds on the GCS900 platform
Compaction control and documentation
On-machine and office software components
Basic and Advanced modes
Standard aftermarket and Trimble Ready options

41. Basic Compaction Control and Documentation
Provides base-level functionality
No interface to OEM on-board vibratory control or compaction sensor systems
Standard GCS900 v10 on-machine components
No new or special hardware
Standard system install on most OEM compactors
Single and Dual MS990 drum mount configurations supported
Primary features
Number of Passes
Pass count map inspection
Layered lift detection
Cut/Fill to design surface
As-built surface QA/QC
RTK and SBAS Support
Trimble SNR900 / SiteNet 450 On-machine Radio
Trimble CB430
Control Box
Trimble MS990
Smart GPS Antenna
Trimble AS400
Drum Slope Sensor
(optional)

42. Advanced Compaction Control and Documentation
Basic and Advanced functionality available only on Trimble Ready compactors
CAT ARO compactor
Interfaces with OEM on-board vibe controller
Specific compaction control capability
Compaction Meter Value (CMV) Mapping
CMV map inspection
Resonance Meter Value (RMV) / Decoupling
Drum bounce
Vibratory Frequency Indication
Proofing Mode
Compaction data logging
Trimble SNR900 / SiteNet450 On-machine Radio
Trimble CB430
Control Box
Trimble MS990
Smart GPS Antenna and Mast
Vibe Controller
Trimble AS400
Slope Sensor
Accelerometer

43. Trimble CCS900 Benefits to the Contractor
More efficient compaction operations
The right number of passes (No more, no less)
Reduced fuel, labor and machine costs
Early detection of “soft” spots
Prior to importing material & during fill operations
Fix it before it becomes a problem
More consistent compaction results
Higher pass rates on inspections
Equals less re-work
Archival of data
For warranty documentation
Evidence of good practice
Strong defense if there is a future problem
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44. Trimble Grade Control Systems Family Benefits
Trimble Grade Control Systems allow you to get the job done right the first time
Faster completion
Less rework
Less staking
Less checking
Lower costs
Improved material yields
Faster job cycles and lower operating costs
Improving your productivity … adding up to a stronger bottom line for your company

45. Grade Control Systems Improve Your Productivity and Profitability
The widest portfolio of construction positioning solutions for all phases of the job cycle
Grade Control Systems
Improve Your Productivity and Profitability

46. Questions?