Caterpillar intros integrated technology suite for M Series and M Series 3 motor graders

Updated Dec 28, 2015

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Caterpillar has launched four integrated technology systems for its M Series motor graders to help improve grading, maneuverability and joystick control.

Cat GRADE with Cross Slope is a 2D system that automatically adjusts the blade slope set by the operator to create a uniform elevation change across the cutting edge. This helps cut down operator time and can help save fuel. The system is an optional factory-integrated system with no need for a base station, design files or data radios. The system can be upgraded to AccuGrade when 3D control is needed.

Stable Grade can analyze and reduce machine bounce by automatically decreasing engine speed at 15 percent intervals when bounce is detected. Engine rpm increases systematically to a pre-set level when the grader stabilizes. These settings can be adjusted.

Auto Articulation provides the operator the ability to automatically articulate when steering, a benefit when working in tight spaces and around curves, obstacles and turnarounds. The system hardware is installed on all M Series and M Series 3 motor graders from the factory, along with a 500-hour software trial.

Advanced Control Joysticks provide operators the ability to steer, shift, articulate, adjust the blade, use Cat GRADE with Cross Slope, operate a snow wing and control auxiliary hydraulics without have to remove their hands the joysticks.