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Joint Venture Pushes Laser Grading System for Fewer Stakes, Headaches

Publication Date: 08-DEC-03
Author: Tudor Hampton in Peoria, Ill.
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Laser and GPS controls for earthmoving machines have been available for years from after-market suppliers. But partners Caterpillar Inc. and Trimble Navigation now are offering a new "AccuGrade" laser system as factory equipment on machines, hoping to generate additional interest from operators looking to boost grading speed by as much as 50%.

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