BASICS OF GPS - CAT GRADE CONTROL SYSTEM // How to Use CAT Grade Control Dozer

[@mullen1972]

As a operator new to this industry your vid’s are so useful and informative 👍🏼 thank you for making them

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks for watching and thank you for the comment!

[@billycarlson3365]

I am a D6 and a D8 operator. Just want to say good job on walking through the GPS good job. 🤙🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I operate that same GPS every single day and there is tons more.

[@DieselandIron]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@twhaz2001]

Sweet, as an old timer I can vouch for the amount of time and money these systems save or make for contractors. Your videos are great source for us looking to keep up with technology advancement. Not everyone gets the time to go through the software when your on the clock. Sometimes off the clock time spent with your machines software keeps you ahead of the curve when on the clock. Put the extra effort in young operators. It will make you a valuable asset to Contractors.

[@DieselandIron]

Very wise advice, technology is here!

[@littlefinkle7757]

Great video! Technology has come a long way in the construction and agriculture industry. High schools need to be preparing those non college bound students for trade work. Even machinist have automated computer controlled systems. These kids need to be getting a foundation to prepare them for the work force

[@DieselandIron]

It astounds me the technology on machines these days. I have a buddy that does drain tile for farm fields. The survey tools on the machine along with the GPS to install the tile are crazy. You have to get an education before you even fire up the machine. I agree, schools need to be prepping kids for this stuff.

[@boondocksaint621]

Great explanation on the grading outside of plans. 9/10 times it’s future phase and if you rely on gps you’ll deep dive on a partial swell etc. Turn it off and grade to the fall, make it look good. GPS is awesome for finish cut, near design limits you have to make it work.

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks for the feedback! A lot of people don't understand that GPS doesn't think for you. Is it a tool that helps? Yes. Does it make a dozer operator out of a stick puller? Hell no.

[@ronniejones8508]

Technology is definitely making things a lot easier, when it comes to heavy equipment. The real old timers, will be so lost, trying to run the equipment we have now. Great video my man.

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks Ronnie! You definitely have to learn new skills to stay current on the new machines. So many old timers don't want to get into the menus to change settings on the machine. That is what is slowly making them obsolete. You've got to change with the technology.

[@themachinecontroltroublesh4621]

Woe, Cat Grade Control looks really well done.

[@nehemiahstewart]

Great explanations! Awesome Dozer

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks for watching!

[@taekwondo321]

Please keep making these! Love your content!

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks for watching! I've got more in the pipeline!

[@roadwarrior7401]

so if i want to fill an area in 300mm layers is that vertical offset ?? and what is horizontal offset ??? thanks again ..... ahh just seen your vid on horizontal offset

[@Torqu3d]

That system is pretty awesome

[@DieselandIron]

This was my first time with the new Cat Grade system and I was very impressed.

[@godfamilycountry4211]

Love your videos. GPS tutorial is awesome to learn now it's my responsibility to do my due diligence. Running a deer 650k unfortunately it doesn't have GPS but hopefully soon thanks for sharing your knowledge with us

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks for watching Tom! I appreciate the support!

[@Filzkiiz]

YesSiRr!! Thankz for sharing uR tips and tricks Buddy... Those instrument on the Machines basically make life a bit easier for the operator... Lol!! P.s.. so your saying that Machines are taking OVER?!?.. yehh?!? Haha!! Your de Man Mr Brian...lol! Thankz again for your time and appreciate the videos, tips & tricks... hopefully you and family doing good... Stay Bless and Stay Safe out there Mate...

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks for watching brother and we are all good here! How's life down under? Watch out for the machines...it'll be like Terminator...but with bulldozers...😂

[@jahlion3569]

Bro I need tricks and tips on starting a compound slops or jus slop grading

[@DieselandIron]

Check out my vlog. I've been doing a lot of that on this project and you can see how I'm doing it: kzbin.info/door/5ndhDaXv6ER97meK-fcrWw

[@derekway2961]

Do you have to have a base station for Cat Grade Control to work or it is all built into the dozer?

[@DieselandIron]

All 2D functions will work without a base station since they are using sensors built into the dozer. When you flip into 3D functionality you will need a base station and a site plan.

[@TheLeverMonkey]

Better options than the sitech system I had on the John Deere 870G.

[@DieselandIron]

I loved this system

[@gabrielaruby7780]

Great video bro i love it, can y do more trackhoe with control use

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks Gabriela! What kind of trackhoe videos are you looking for specifically? I'll try to throw some together for you.

[@GarrettWilliams2017]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks for watching Garrett!

[@Gs_up]

Top Hand!!👏🏻

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks DSweet!

[@tylersuggs5152]

I'm grading for footers but my designs don't have the elevation in them but I know what it's supose to be how do I put in a flat elevation to run autos

[@DieselandIron]

You should be able to create a surface with the newer GPS models. That's a whole topic within itself...coming soon!

[@vampyvampiro]

Nice!!! Thanks..

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks for watching!

[@ellobo5452]

Does it come standard on a rental unit DOZER D5K LGP OROPS / D3 LGP OROPS

[@DieselandIron]

No. Machine control will always be an add on feature that costs extra money. You'll also need to invest in a base station and rover for the GPS to work in the dozer. CAD files will need to be converted over to surface files and loaded into your machine so the dozer knows where it is and what the ground should be doing. GPS is a very involved process. You can't just rent a dozer and go hog wild with GPS.

[@steveteller1108]

How far can u work from the base station before u have to move it or get a repeater ?

[@DieselandIron]

It depends on a number of conditions. If you have a lot of trees on site your distance will be significantly limited. General rule of thumb a base station is good for about 1-2 miles of range if I remember correctly

[@mackenziestephenson2]

How does it know it's elevation? Does it have a flasher for a survey laser or use something else?

[@DieselandIron]

The base station communicates with the machine and gives it the information to determine it's location and elevation.

[@oceanwaves83]

A minimum of 5 satellites for general location, and precise location/correction provided by radio correction from a base station.

[@godfamilycountry4211]

How do you follow your vlog?? Sorry new to all this. Thx

[@DieselandIron]

You posted a comment on the vlog channel so I think you got it figured at this point. Let me know if you need help and thanks for following!

[@obenred8585]

Wow very amazing GPS Software, please I will like to stay in contact with you l'm just a new in useing the system for my D5 Cat Dozer and may need some info from you . Thanks for the wonderful Video

[@DieselandIron]

Feel free to reach out with questions

[@erikekstrom7899]

To press on layers u need to do one long press. Don't know why it's designed that way but it is :)

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks for that!

[@cameronlowe8517]

How do you get that profile for the job created?

[@DieselandIron]

Depending on the survey firm, some are capable of creating the GPS files in house from the CAD drawings. If they are unable to convert them there are services all over that can take the CAD files and turn them into GPS files. Generally costs around $200-500.

[@cameronlowe8517]

@@DieselandIron ok perfect do i don’t need to necessarily have someone in-house doing it.

[@devinbarnes7891]

sorry I know I am late but cant you just use snap to grade instead of latch to grade on gps menu that way your autos will always try to engage even if you have way to much to cut?

[@DieselandIron]

I don't really understand the question. If you have auto engaged then the machine will always try to push down to grade as long as you are within range.

[@devinbarnes7891]

@@DieselandIron sorry it must just be my system but if I have snap and latch one will only let autos engage when you’re like 1ft off other will always try to find grade no matter how much cut you have if that makes any sense

[@DieselandIron]

@@devinbarnes7891 you should really be free handing until you get with a couple of tenths of grade. Your brain is much better at bulking dirt than the automatics and when you are trying to do that big of a cut the automatics aren't accurate and will gouge. I recommend running in manual until you are within a couple of tenths, then switch over.

[@devinbarnes7891]

@@DieselandIron sorry late response yea ofc It was just something you said in you're in video that the gps wont be able to turn on tell you're close to grade like you're suppose to be my smart ass was just saying if you wanted to can switch from snap or latch to grade and no matter how much cut you have left the autos will still try to dig sorry if I am confusing you lol.

[@jimmyhawkins5897]

Do you have any other GPS training videos for a dozer,blade,maybe for how to set up the base station.ect. For sale ? I need to learn more on gps this and Trimble, been an advanced operator on almost all equipment but have little time with gps systems. Thanks brotha for all your help seriously means a lot

[@gabrielaruby7780]

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[@cnc3-in-1]

If someone wanted to learn to operate dozers, where would one start? Assuming you don't know anyone or any contractors.

[@DieselandIron]

You can rent one if you don't mind spending some cash and you've got a place to run it. Outside of that the best way to learn is to hire in at a company and work yourself into a seat.