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Leica iXE3 3D excavator control gains semi-auto functionality for more operator customization
Leica Geosystems now offers semi-automatic functionality for its iXE3 3D excavator machine control solution. The system automatically controls the boom, bucket, tilt and tiltrotator, which the company says allows for faster, more accurate digging. With the new semi-auto function, operators can select the individual automatic functions they want or any combination. For instance, the operator can […]
July 30, 2020
Construction Equipment
New Power Curbers 5700-D curb-gutter paver makes it easier to go stringless
Power Curbers will roll out the next generation of its most popular curb and gutter concrete slipform paver in January, with an eye toward making it easier for contractors to go to stringless 3D paving. The new Power Curber 5700-D, which replaces the 5700-C, will come ready to be quickly connected to any of the […]
November 25, 2019
Construction Equipment
Equipment Roundup: Deere SSLs, CTLs get big loader features; Get used to waiting on new heavy trucks; New Kubota Sidekick a speedy pickup alternative; Volvo, Skanska begin electric quarry testing; Kobelco, Leica, Engcon team up on tiltrotator machine control
Check out this week's equipment roundup articles on Equipment World. From Kobelco to John Deere, we've covered the biggest names in the industry just for you.
September 4, 2018
Machine control
Leica unveils new excavator machine control sensors, cloud and web interfaces and collaboration with Deere and Shantui
Leica’s new ConX cloud solution and web interface seamlessly integrates, manages and analyses survey and machine control workflows for heavy construction projects. ConX allows users to share and visualizing positioning, reference models and constructed data. Field and machine control devices connected to ConX can remotely receive and share information and users can visualize the data […]
March 31, 2017
Construction Equipment
GPS Control for Excavators: How it works and how it can make an operator’s life much easier
This is the second in our four-part GPS/GNSS 101 series. To read more, click here. A new and surprisingly useful evolution of this technology  When GPS/GNSS made its first debut in the construction world, dozers and motor graders were the machines of choice to use this earthmoving technology. With precise satellite data and 3D […]
July 15, 2016
Technology
Leica’s unmanned Pegasus Multiscope rover maps infrastructure in dangerous terrain
Leica Geosystems has partnered with a company called Milrem to launch the Pegasus Multiscope Unmanned Ground Vehicle—a mini-machine that can take GPS mapping and camera technology into places where you wouldn’t risk the lives or safety of your crew. Designed to perform GPS mapping chores on dangerous terrain the Pegasus Multiscope can work around minefields, […]
June 27, 2016
Dealers
Case CE dealers to begin offering Leica’s off-machine construction tools
Case Construction Equipment announced today that its North American dealers will begin carrying off-machine construction tools from Leica Geosystems. The move comes through the expansion of a partnership between the two companies established in 2014. With that agreement Case was allowed to integrate Leica machine control technology into its machines from the factory as well as […]
April 6, 2016
Technology
Leica DISTO E7500 laser distance meter measures up to 500 feet
Tape measures only get you so far, and they’re not the fastest way to take measurements, especially when you have a lot of them. Leica Geosystems has introduced it’s DISTO E7500 laser distance meter with a 4X zoom capability that can take measurements up to 500 feet. In sunny conditions when the red laser point […]
January 20, 2015
Business
CNH Industrial taps Leica Geosystems to provide machine control solutions for Case, New Holland equipment
CNH Industrial announced this morning that it has chosen Leica Geosystems to provide its construction equipment brands with machine control. Leica will provide both factory-installed and aftermarket machine control solutions for Case and New Holland Construction excavators, dozers and graders. Eventually, Leica will provide machine control to the entire CNH Industrial lineup. According to the […]
April 1, 2014
Technology
LocataNet allows GPS-based construction applications to operate without a GPS signal
LocataNet allows GPS-based construction applications to operate without a GPS signal.
June 20, 2012
Safety
Landclearing/Site Prep and Ancillary Equipment — Sponsored Information Section
SOIL COMPACTOR WORKS LARGE-SCALE PROJECTS Push, spread and compact soil for medium- to large-scale dirt projects with the 51,000-pound BOMAG BC462EB soil compactor, which features an oscillating center articulation joint and a vibration-isolated operator station. • A 255-horsepower Deutz diesel engine and four-wheel hydrostatic drive power the compactor • Optional cab includes heat and air, […]
April 29, 2012
Business
Marketplace
When a show only occurs every three years, it’s likely to be jam-packed with introductions such as the products featured here. CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 proved true to the norm.  LOTS OF OPTIONS Kobelco Construction Machinery America unveiled three Mark 9 excavators at the show; the 181-horsepower SK260-9, the 197-horsepower SK295-9 and the 269-horsepower SK350-9. Operating […]
May 4, 2011
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