New Leica,
Trimble and Xsite Ready Kits are now available for the Doosan range of wheeled
and crawler excavators from 14 to 30 tonne, to meet the increasing demand for
machine guidance systems for use with excavators.
The new
Ready Kits can be ordered direct from the factory through Doosan Smart
Solutions for use with Leica, Trimble and Xsite 2D and 3D machine guidance
systems. Machine guidance Ready Kits offered by Doosan can differ according to
the model and the region concerned.
The
collaboration between Doosan and these machine guidance system manufacturers
means that customers in Europe are now able to order excavators pre-installed
with Leica, Trimble and Xsite Ready Kits.
These kits
include all the components required to make sure a machine is ready for the
installation of a guidance system at a later date. They enable a faster and
simplified installation of the respective machine guidance system components
with very little or no welding, re-painting, drilling or disassembly required.
The Ready
Kits are fitted on customer machines in the Doosan Customization Centre in the
Netherlands. As a result, lead times on machines have been reduced and the
process also lowers workloads in dealer/customer workshops. It is even possible
to modify existing orders up to just a few days before the machines are shipped
to the customer.
Another
advantage is that the systems are fitted by fully trained staff at the Doosan
Customization Centre, so it is an integrated and professional process.
The Ready
Kit option gives a customer flexibility as they are not obliged to install the
complete 2D/3D system immediately. The customer’s excavator will have the main
brackets, wires and sensors installed in readiness for the rest of the 2D/3D
system to be added at a later date.
These
machine guidance systems give operators access to design surfaces, grades and
alignments on a display inside the excavator cab. The systems use GNSS, GPS,
laser, sonic or total station technology to accurately position the blade or
bucket in real time, significantly reducing material overages and improving the
contractor's productivity and efficiency.
Depending
on the system in place, the site plan and grade information can be displayed in
the cab, so operators can finish jobs faster with minimal supervision,
obtaining higher precision finishing with a reduced number of passes.
In
addition, there is no need to wait for subcontractors to provide survey and
grade checking information, ensuring jobs are completed correctly the first
time. This can reduce rework and the need for stakes, hubs or stringlines,
which can also reduce costs and the risk of errors.
Use of a
common machine guidance platform across an entire excavator fleet allows
customers to port the system between machines and machine types. Flexible and
scalable components can be used on a wide variety of machines for an even
faster return on investment. The improved productivity that results leads to a
reduction in personnel and machine costs and accurate grading also helps
customers to carefully control material usage and fuel costs.
