Trimble Introduces Siteworks Machine Guidance Module for Tilt Buckets
Trimble recently announced the availability of its Trimble Siteworks Machine Guidance module for tilt bucket attachments. The company said this technology provides excavator operators with in-cab visibility of the cutting edge through its full range.
According to Trimble’s press release, field operators can now achieve precise grading and leveling, efficient ditch cleaning and shaping, accurate backfilling and complex slope work. Constructing contoured landscapes and operating in confined spaces is made easier with the new tech. This helps crews save time and prevent costly mistakes.
The company said the enhancement also extends the capabilities of the Trimble Siteworks Software. It allows field operators to move seamlessly from surveying and layout to on-machine guidance and operator assistance for tilt buckets and tilt couplers. A simple-to-install machine kit and the Siteworks Machine Guidance software module is all you need to achieve these benefits.
“Siteworks Machine Guidance is an all-in-one solution for both layout and excavation. By adding the benefits of 3D guidance to the tip of a tilt bucket, operators understand where the bucket is in relation to the 3D model at all times,” said Elwyn McLachlan, vice president of civil solutions at Trimble. “The operator can create constructible designs in the field by measuring points with Siteworks as a GNSS rover, place it on the machine and dig to the design using full 3D machine guidance, and then take the technology off the machine again to capture the as-built. The entire workflow is simple and efficient for one person to complete.”
The company said the system includes the Trimble R780 GNSS Smart Antenna with tilt compensation, powered by the Trimble ProPoint positioning engine, as well as a compatible bring-your-own-device or Trimble field tablet running Siteworks software.
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In addition to increasing efficiency in the field, contractors can also easily share designs, access remote support and keep projects moving using Trimble WorksManager Software. When used in conjunction with a real-time Trimble correction service, such as Trimble CenterPoint RTX, contractors gain increased mobility. This eliminates the need for local base stations or VRS networks and helps achieve high-accuracy positioning worldwide via satellite or cellular/IP, even in remote areas.
Interested in this new tech? Trimble said the Siteworks Machine Guidance for tilt bucket attachments is expected to be available worldwide through the SITECH distribution channel and select authorized resellers in the second quarter of 2025.
Pam Kleineke is managing editor of Compact Equipment.
