Topcon Positioning Group has announced the release of its latest indicate dozer machine control system – the i-53. The new system comes with the latest Topcon GNSS receiver, graphical user interface and machine control software designed to deliver the most versatile indicate dozer system at the most economical price.
The system expands the Topcon dozer indicate product line by offering single GNSS plus slope sensor designed for complete control of elevation and slope.
“The i-53 features the Topcon GX-55 control box with audible grade reference alarms and visual LED lights, as well as the new MC-i4 GNSS receiver,” said Kris Maas, director of construction product management. “With safety and work efficiency in mind, the bright screen and grade guidance features deliver the highest quality graphical experience for modern machine control.
“The communication of the machine is handled by the innovative MC-i4 GNSS receiver that allows various radio configurations in one receiver for the Sitelink3D site management solution and/or network corrections,” said Maas.
“Topcon continually strives to provide the greatest value indicate systems in the market. Now by utilizing slope sensors in an indicate system – we are able to greatly improve the blade’s cutting edge position and angle – which advances the grading capabilities of the dozer,” Maas said.
Additional features include integrated virus protection and easy-access USB ports for saving and downloading job files.
