We're all familiar with the concept of excavators and we all know, more or less, how they work. The operator of the excavator uses pedals and levers to steer the equipment, and to move backwards and forwards. Tracks, similar to tank tracks, are activated by the diesel powered engine, and hydraulic motors control the arm of the excavator.
Now, an operator will be given a certain area of land to excavate, they'll crack into the job doing their absolute best to do so efficiently and effectively. Said operator finishes the job and clocks off for the day. Easy peasy. All is well.
However, to meet today's demanding deadlines, working faster and smarter is critical. What if there was a way for operators to finish their jobs faster and smarter through automation, saving businesses time and money on projects. Well, that's exactly what a Topcon X-53x automated excavator is here to do.
So first of all, for a better understanding of what an X-53x Auto Excavator is, take a look at the video below.:
The Benefits of Automation
Below are the key benefits that excavator automation affords the construction industry, that will positively impact your bottom line and ROI.
1. Dig Only What's Needed
Compared to conventional excavators, which are prone to over digging, the X-53x allows you to take greater and more precise control of your digging through it's automation technology. Dig exactly to your design grade every time and eliminate over digging and reworking.
2. Control at Your Fingertips
Unlike other systems, the X-53x is intuitively designed to feel like a natural extension of the operator. Convenient fingertip button controls on the joysticks provide instant access to the automatic features while the bucket follows complex designs by the operator simply pulling back on the left joystick.
3. Dig Like a Professional
Complete your jobs with efficiency and speed. No matter the design - trenching, flatwork, or more complex designs - you'll get it right every time. The bucket mode feature locks the current angle of attack and automatically adjusts while the operator pulls back the stick. Through this automation, experienced operators can work with even greater accuracy and novice operators can work get up to speed even faster.
How Will Automation Help Your Business?
1. Efficiency and productivity
Because this automation technology speeds up earthwork processes by being able to follow job specifications quickly and accurately from data supplied to them in-cab, excavators are able to perform tasks faster, eliminating the dependence on manual string-lines and pegs. This automation also ensures you'll get the job done right the first time, meaning you won't have to spend more time fixing past mistakes, resulting in a labour costs drop off. This all translates to tangible savings and a fast ROI for companies investing in the technology.
"The Topcon X-53x allows us to work 25 to 30% faster than using (versus) a conventional machine."
2. Competitive Advantage
This automation is designed to handle any job with ease and speed. With companies bottom lines in mind, excavator automation isn't here to make your operator's redundant, rather, make them more efficient.
By upgrading your excavators with this automation, you're giving yourself the competitive advantage. Being able to confidently complete operations in timely manner and to the desired outcome the first time, is a huge advantage during the tendering process. Not only will this assure your stakeholders, but put you in a good position to win deals over other companies who aren't investing in this technology.
3. Invest in Your Operators
Typically, the learning curve for excavators was high and inexperienced operators took longer learn the ropes and to complete jobs, resulting in more over digging. On the other hand, your seasoned operators were trusted with the more difficult jobs, requiring more mental and physical attention.
Automating your excavators means you give your novice operators the tools to succeed from the get go and look like a pro in no time. A shortened learning curve is a win-win for both parties. For your experienced operators, they'll be able to work with greater ease and precision, getting you over the line quicker.
Find out more about excavator automation that the Topcon X-53x enables
If you're using the latest automation technology with your excavators and you're interested in learning more about how it can help your company, download the X-53x product brochure below.
