Topcon Introduces 3D GPS Systems for Wheel Loaders

Tue January 25, 2011
Aggregate Equipment Guide

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has added a machine control package for wheel loaders to its 3D machine control line up.

Tony Vanneman, TPS construction product marketing manager, said, “This new 3D-MC product combines Topcon’s dual mast GPS system with three TS-1 tilt sensors, the rugged, easy to use GX-60 control box, MC-R3 receiver, plus two MC-G3 GPS antennas.”

In addition, he said, optional light bars for enhanced elevation and steering control are available as options.

“Perfect control at every step of the operation is assured with this new system,” Vanneman said.

For information, call 925/245-8300 or visit www.topconpostitioning.com.

This story also appears on Construction Equipment Guide.

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