+Jack Douthit. Thanks! this technology is becoming essential to be competitive in the grading business. I just hate that it cost so much.

+canvids1. It's amazing what they have out now. Thanks for watching!

+Mark Mortensen. There are a lot of companies that have them now, I would say at least 50 percent of them around here are using GPS

+Cooper Wilkes. Thanks Cooper! There will be more.

+Dan Whiteford. It's amazing how it does what it does!

Yeah that GPS is amazing

+marhuf. It's looking pretty good, stone going on it today.

+MrRideutah. Thanks! Enjoy the snow!

Yeah I don’t know what it is with people but I like stuff that makes my job easier and more accurate.

+Greg Bannish. It takes a lot of seat time to get the hang of it. Thanks for watching!

Your welcome!

+leon marut. thanks Leon!

+leo D l. Thanks leo! I'll try to get more footage of this job.

+Monte's lawn care and tree cutting. Yeah no need for GPS doing that, I really like the J and K series dozers.

+super6954. I think it has helped me become a better dozer operator even when I'm not using the GPS, it has definitely helped calibrate my "butt" to feel and react better especially on slopes.

+Reg Sparkes. Yes we have! We still use pipe lasers a lot though.

What do they have now? We still use Topcon pipe lasers on every pipe job I've been on with the company I work for. I'm rather new to laying pipe but I picked it up real fast like I do with most things. Not rocket science, but there are times it gets tricky for damn sure and you've ALWAYS got to be sharp and on the ball whatever your job may be.... that's everyone.... in the trench, on the ground, in the excavator. Anyway, how else besides a laser in the pipe would you properly lay pipe? (I'm talking mostly about precast concrete storm drain pipe from 12" up to 60". The only other way I could think of is using a transit level and shooting every piece of pipe but that would take forever.

+Tyler Hart. We still use lasers to lay pipe, the Rover GPS unit has replaced the transit, not only will it tell you the grade to start your pipe, it will tell you exactly where your structures go and you can use it to get your laser lined up to the next structure.

+Nick Lambing. Thanks Nick! You got to love those chrome stacks. Lol

+Joel Ground. Lol! It's not as easy as it looks. As far as hill sides go dozers are probably the most stable equipment there is to ride on a slope.

DLH Farms yeah, I do realize that but I’ve been over in a machine before so I’m pretty weary when it comes to slopes. The dozer we rented actually felt really stable on the creek bank I was digging where I don’t feel as comfortable on a tractor. I just imagine that amount of weight tipping over and it makes my skin curl... lol I hate not knowing it’s tipping point and if I’m anywhere near it. My hind end will always grab that seat! Haha!

+Joel Ground. 👍 Lol

+james mullis. Yes, I've done it that way, open cabs and all, it's hard work and stressful trying to get everything right and trying to preserve stakes as long as possible.

+crslyrn. Thanks got more on the way!

+B Jenkins. Yep, yep and yep!

+Charlie Carpenter. Exactly! It's awesome!

+Chuck Stevenson. Thanks Chuck!

+veggiefarmer1. Thanks!

+David Showalter. Got another one coming soon.

+warren patton. Yes it takes a lot of work to pay for one of these units, but it's worth it if you have the work to keep busy. Yeah dozers are definitely hard on your body but you get used to it after a while. Thanks for watching! Merry Christmas!

+Brian 248 noel. Same here I started with no GPS long time ago, it definitely makes life less stressful to have it. We are getting one of our graders outfitted with an indicate only system in the next couple weeks, no automatics at this time to save a little money.

Ok thanks for the feedback

+John Vitale. Good luck with your road job thanks for watching John!

Great video John. I'm impressed at well your system does on steep slopes, it takes a lot of tuning to get them to run w/o any troubles on steep slopes. I seen a lot of guys struggle with grading slopes in the past, but Machine control tech has really come a long way. I've been building 3D Machine Control Models for over 15 years now and ran the first MC controller Topcon offered back when I was a contractor. These new systems that can react to track slippage have really opened up some new door! Being able to switch into auto when you've still got 2' of cut w/o picking the machine up off the ground or just knocking down a pile to carry into fill is a HUGE step IMO! If either of you gentlemen need any Machine Control Modeling, Take-offs or As-builts please let me know. I've been running and programming Blades and Dozers my entire career. I take much pride in my work and would be happy to help. A machine is only as good as information you provide it. I always provide the first model at a highly discounted rate or free depending on the project to show what a difference exceptional modeling can make. cgcok at aol com

Awesome 👍

+Tim C. Thanks Tim!

+leonard burns. 👍

+jbirtk9. You can always go back! Lol

I need to look into it after we get moved.

+jbirtk9. 👍

Exactly you still need to be skilled and know what your doing to make these things work. It's an excellent tool for a skilled operator and makes their job faster and easier.

+Bagwell Farms. Yeah I bet the cat is even more for a comparable dozer they always are higher. Prices are getting ridiculous.

DLH Farms I bet building is booming again it’s going to be just like farming a few years ago everything is going to go out of sight

I'm using a GoPro hero 4 with a magnetic base.

+Michael Autry. Yeah it had the GPS built in from the factory. If you want to get your grades just right, like finishing a road to the exact grade then auto is the only way to go and yes I this it's worth the cost.

+Strangefruit. It really makes life and your job a lot easier once you learn how to use it.

I don't think they are still using them, not sure why I really liked that.

+AndersonCattleCo. It is expensive but it's becoming common place and you will be out of business if you don't keep up with your competition.

I think you are right , if you don't invest you won't get the jobs

+AndersonCattleCo. Exactly!

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Once you start using one you will figure it out pretty fast.

I know it was a 2:1 slope that's what the plans called for and that's what was programmed in the Gps and that's what I cut it too. Yes it's very steep the 850 will stick to it fair.

Yes in ways it takes even more knowledge and experience

It takes time to get used to, are you using it on a dozer? If so do you have auto mode?

Yea. A JD 650J and a JD700K. Yea. I use auto when i get within a couple tenths of grade. I feel like I'll get it with a little more time. Its just something new. Thanks man. Good work

You'll get it 👍

You get the CAD file of the job plans from the engineer then you send them to someone who does gps models then they send it to you ready to put in the machine.

+Tim C. No my dad never sells anything.

+English Farms. Not yet but anything is possible. We're are getting ready to start grading for a tractor supply store in a few weeks.

Video doesn't do slopes justice.

+DL Farms. I can, my dad can, my uncle can, most everyone that operates for us can cut a 2 to 1 slope. We have only had GPS for about 2 years we have been doing this for 25 years we know how to grade, speed and efficiency is the objective. We don't use GPS on small jobs very often because it takes time to set up. If your going to stay old school I hope you don't move dirt for a living. Everyone has it now and everyone want to hire people that has them because they get done faster and are more accurate.

I can cut a 2 to 1 slope, or any other slope for that matter, without GPS. If you don't know how to build something without GPS, you're not gonna do it with GPS either. GPS is amazing, but it's not a magic button that builds shit for you