CASE SiteControl Precision Construction
Profits Go Up. Machine Costs Go Down. Your Business Grows.
Machine control (also known as grade control) can transform your earthmoving operations. Move dirt once, reduce rework, increase productivity, and get jobs done with less wear and tear on equipment. CASE SiteControl solutions, paired with CASE machines, help you complete more work with higher quality and efficiency while lowering operating costs and boosting profitability.
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Understanding 2D Machine Control
A Smart Step Into Machine Control
Excavator machine control systems have become standard for contractors seeking measurable improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and jobsite productivity. Many operators report significantly reduced need for constant grade checks, resulting in both labor savings and enhanced performance.
The CASE Construction Equipment SiteControl 2D guidance by Hemisphere is an accessible and cost-effective entry into machine control technology. Once implemented, these 2D systems quickly deliver a return on investment and significant operational improvements.
The Fundamentals of 2D Machine Control
2D machine control has proven to be a reliable solution over several decades. It integrates an external elevation reference point provided by a laser, stakes, or physical benchmark to continuously display depth and slope during excavation to the operator. This eliminates the need to get out of the cab multiple times a day or wait for another crew member to deliver a reading. It increases efficiency while improving jobsite safety by reducing foot traffic in active work zones.
Common applications include: Placing building pads, placing utilities, digging ditches and basements, digging foundations and footers, creating slopes.
2D Makes a Difference on the Jobsite
Basement Excavation
Manual: Requires a laser setup and an additional crew member for grade checks. Operators must exit the cab frequently. May need a surveyor.
2D: Depth and slope are continuously displayed in the cab. Excavate without interruptions or extra personnel. Significantly reduces over- or under-digging.
Ditch Excavation
Manual: Requires two people — one in the machine and one holding the grade rod — increasing labor costs and safety risks.
2D: The system benchmarks against ground level, survey stake, or laser. Set cut depth on the in-cab monitor and excavate until notified. Repeat as needed. Frees other crew to focus on pipe setting.
Blind Cuts
Manual: Requires two people communicating by radio or signals, increasing safety risks.
2D: Continuously checks grade from a laser reference or benchmark without needing a second person.
Key Benefits of 2D Machine Control
- Higher Productivity: Maximizes uptime by reducing interruptions for faster, more accurate daily progress.
- Consistent Accuracy: Maintains precise grade and slope in real time for first-time completion.
- Improved Safety: Operator stays in the cab, reducing risks around excavations.
- Blind Cut Capability: Provides grade info even with restricted line of sight.
- Operator Customization: User profiles store individual settings for easy operator switches.
- Optimized Team: Frees crew members for other critical tasks.
Key Considerations for 2D Implementation
Cost: A high-quality 2D system typically ranges between $13,000 and $15,000, depending on options.
Installation: Approximately one day for a full system.
Training: Operators usually adapt in one to two hours of direct instruction.
Scalability: Systems can expand to 3D without replacing existing hardware.