Not sure what you mean by hard over. What control system are you using.

We were just playing around with it in our yard. Serious operators would have it done in 2 passes

@@Proquip123 Gotcha, Cause it looked like me making lots of passes on my compact tractor trying to grade a slab lol!

Yes, the G116 is available and is a popular model. The line up was of a shipment we sent to our Australian dealer, Earthtech Solutions last year. Was a great opportunity to show our range

Where are you based Thanks

@@Proquip123 uk

Anyone can push gravel around and pretend it is on grade. We precision grade to within 1.8"

Yes it is. The 2.5m is solely for large frame machines. As you can see the RT120 handles it. It can trim & shift a lot of material in a short time; ideal for large, open areas or roads

It is the largest grading attachment on the market, aimed at 90HP plus machines for large, open grading and road building / subdivision tasks. We will be releasing a smaller SharpGradeR next year, aimed at 75HP market. Would you prefer wings or side shift. What base machine do you have

Thanks Jared. It is certainly creating some interest. It is the largest, strongest and most accurate grader blade attachment on the market

Agreed. Interestingly, the gentleman who owns and operates the SharpGrade is past retirement age but is always at the forefront of new methods and technology. The very first SharpGrade was built for him to grade the sports fields for the Junior Soccer World cup in 2015. There are some older operators open to change...

Depends on the base machine. What area are you in and what base machine do you have

Vermeer S450TX in California

He is one of the most profitable operators around; never damages his machine but out produces everyone around. Take a good look at him operating. There is never a wasted movement, and every move is planned ahead. He works his machine to the max but never abuses it. The SharpGrade is built to take a pounding and has never let him down. He charges 60% above the standard rate with his SharpGrade and still has 3 months work ahead at any time, including right now. He averages 2,400 machine hours a year and changes his machine every 18 months, which translates to a significant ROI. The SharpGrade is on its 4th base machine and has never had any bearings, linkages or bushes replaced, only a set of cutting edges: the lowest operating costs of any box on the market. Do the math: less than 60c per hour to run. That is smart business.

About $28K USD installed

Proquip123 damn! I just bought a 305.5 also but I can’t afford that bad boy.

Thanks We have an even cooler design in the pipeline. Watch this space!

There are none so blind as those that refuse to see. Some people are born legends...

Hi Alex Yes, some skid steer hitches are set a little low for efficient back-blading. As we have an adjustable hitch plate you can add up to 100mm of spacers: another unique feature only available on a SharpGrade!

Hi Adam On average, a Dual Grade SharpGrade is 3 times faster than a machine with a bucket, plus twice as accurate. We have never had anyone come close to the speed and accuracy we can achieve (although many delude themselves that they can), plus we do not need a man on a grade stick. There are many companies that will now only accept a SharpGrade prepared surface. If you do not have a SharpGrade, you do not get their business. This is the ultimate testimony...

Hi Jesse Do the math: A 1200RPM laser allows the SharpGrade to respond and adjust grade 20 times PER SECOND. The fastest operator can only respond 4 times per second (all machine controls are hydraulically damped internally to prevent a faster response). The average response time is twice per second. A man on a grade stick maybe 8 times per minute on a good day. Coupled to that we can adjust tilt up to 10 degrees either direction automatically 20 times per second, it is physically impossible for even the best operator in the world to keep up. Plus we do not need a grade stick man...

Time is money. That machine replaced the need for a extra man holding a stick. Pay for itself in a year just on labor

I doubt ur doing it to a 2-3mm tolerance though

Take the 4:1 bucket and put it just flat on the ground. Without moving the machine, open the bucket up about 6 inches. Now roll the bucket out so the open part of the bucket is a depth guide and the blade on the inside is trimming the dirt. I cut pads for very highly sophisticated machine shops. I have won twice in Las Vegas at the kick some bucket contest for superior grading. The bucket splits apart go more that just ripping stumps up and picking up piles.

​@@mrbig2295you are delusional if you think you can grade to a 2-3mm tolerance in any time close to what this can. If at all.

Not only fun, but a serious revenue generator at the same time!

Hi Alex This is actually not the case. The Katipo is the shortest, lightest Tilting Quick Hitch on the market. We have them fitted to even smaller machines ranging from Cat 216, 226, 239, 246, 247 , 257, 259, 277, Terex PT50, PT60, ASV RT60 etc. Because we have the shortest forward length the machines CoG is much less affected than other brands. This is why we can fit them to smaller size machines. Scotty Manderson, who is shown in the video has been running Katipo Tilting Hitches for 15 years and will not have any other brand. He has tried others but finds the low weight, high strength, compact design with sealed lock pins, "open centre" design, clear upper hitch area and 20 degree tilt unbeatable: all features not available on any other brand. The unit shown has already clocked up over 3,000 hours of work with zero issues. Scotty is very focused on productivity and estimates his Katipo increases his productivity by over 10%. When greater track life is factored in, the savings are significant.

Unfortunately this is an urban myth. As the blade is controlled both up and down, any slop in the system must be taken up before the blade will move. So for a 3mm increment the cylinder must move 3mm plus the 15mm.: a total of 18mm. A response in the opposite direction will require the same 18mm in the opposite direction: a 6:1 ratio. While at very low speeds the control may keep up, at any sort of normal speed will result in under and over shoot. It is the same as having a loose steering joint on your car. To keep the vehicle on the road, significant steering input is required. At car park speeds this may be fine, but hi way speeds it becomes impossible to respond quick enough, resulting in dangerous wandering all over the road. I guess it depends on how fast and accurate you want to work . For most contractors time and accuracy is money. The real question to be asked is why is this sloppiness present in a brand new piece of "quality" equipment in the first instance

It looked okay to me? What looks bad about it?

Interiors Outlook theres some truth in that but it depends on what youre doing just loding a dumper with soil is not where the rototilt shines. also you have the claw on the back wich is super usefull from time to time. if you were forced to drive a machine with one of these for a year you wouldnt want to go back to not having one, they are expensive and heavy but usefull and mostly a blast to use. it makes it so much more fun!

Are you saying the operator is not competent? It's about efficiency and ability to work in job sites with limited space with only one machine.