Exploring The Newest Laser Grader Updates
Grading is a common task in the construction world. For efficient, affordable and easy grading process, manufacturers have developed laser-guided grading receivers which are capable to increase the grading accuracy and speed. The laser-guided grading receivers are designed to be mounted on box blades and grader attachments. These laser-guided attachments can be attached on wheeled loaders, skid-steer loaders and most commonly on compact loaders. A compact loader with a laser-guided grading attachment, or commonly referred as laser grader, is capable to complete a typical grading operation more efficiently than a standard grading machine.
How does the laser-guided grading system works? The laser-guided system is composed of laser receiver and laser transmitter. The laser receivers are mounted on the box blade or grading attachment, where they receive signals from the laser transmitter. In case when the box blade or grader attachment is too high or too low, the receivers immediately send a signal to the valve, which either raises or lowers the blade. Most of the latest laser-guided systems are automatically operated.
The main advantage of the laser-guided grading system is the improved accuracy of the final grading. All operators need to set the loader grade, set the desired slope on the transmitter, and to adjust the height of the receivers on the mast mounted to the blade. With only one pass, the laser grader minimizes the errors, achieves higher profits for owners and reduces the labor costs.
Another great advantage is that the operators don’t need to get out of the cab to raise or lower the transmitter. They can adjust the transmitter directly from the cabin by using the joystick. This so-called in-cab grade control allows the operators to change the position of the blade in both directions. A laser grader is capable to boost the productivity significantly. This machine can travel up and down without losing signal. Speaking in numbers, the laser grader can double the productivity of a non-laser grader.
Instead of using a huge standard grader, most contractors today prefer a laser grader – a compact loader with a laser-guided grading attachment. This compact loader with special laser-guided attachment is capable to access tight job sites, and offers less initial and owning costs. In terms of transportation costs, the laser graders can be transported on a truck with trailer. Although the large grader offers powerful performance, the compact laser grader is designed to complete more tasks at lower costs.