Trimble Grade Control Systems
GCS900 2D for Excavators
Trimble offers the heavy and highway contractor the broadest range of Grade Control Systems in theindustry. From 2D depth, slope, and elevation based to 3D GNSS or Total Station based, Trimble
systems are rugged, easy to use, fully upgradeable, portable, and flexible to meet a wide range ofapplication and jobsite requirements.
The Trimble GCS900 Grade Control System maximizes excavator performance. Whether grading simple
trench and slopes or complex design surfaces and alignments, the operator can get to grade faster,
without sacrificing accuracy or quality of the final graded surface.

Trimble GCS900 2D Grade Control System for Excavators
Configuration

Application

Depth and Slope

Depth and slope system for excavation
General excavation tasks
Flat plane, simple slopes
Grading
Flat and simple slopes

Depth, Slope, and Elevation

Depth and slope, transfer single benchmark point using laser reference
Basements
Foundations
Footers
Trenching
Embankments
ProfilesCanals and batters© 2010-2018 Trimble Inc. All rights reserved. Trimble and the Globe & Triangle logo are trademarks of Trimble Inc., registered in theUnited States and in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. PN 022482-2083G (03/18)

Trimble Grade Control Systems
GCS900 2D for Excavators
Key System Features:• CB450 or CB460 full-color graphical control box with internal lightbars – 2D or 3D capable• Store unlimited number of depth, slope, and profile guidance models• Store unlimited number of bucket definitions• Measure distances and slopes with the bucket and store measured elements as slope guidance models• HS410 Heading Sensor option allows the operator to rotate the excavator without the need to re-enter the desired depth
and slope to maintain consistent accuracy• On-machine components are portable between machine types, without software/firmware upgrades• On-machine components are modular and can be added or removed depending upon application• Optional submersible enclosure available for deep water/salt water marine construction applications• 2D system is easily upgradeable to 3D

AS450

AS450

AS450
AS450
Two-Piece Boom(optional)

AS460
CB450-or-CB460
LC450
Laser Catcher(optional)

AS450
Tilt Bucket(optional)

AS456
SubmersibleEnclosure/Tilt Rotator(optional)© 2010-2018 Trimble Inc. All rights reserved. Trimble and the Globe & Triangle logo are trademarks of Trimble Inc., registered in theUnited States and in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. PN 022482-2083G (03/18)

HS410(optional)

Trimble Grade Control Systems
GCS900 3D for Excavators
Trimble offers the heavy and highway contractor the broadest range of Grade Control Systems in theindustry. From 2D depth, slope, and elevation based to 3D GNSS or Total Station based, Trimble
systems are rugged, easy to use, fully upgradeable, portable, and flexible enough to meet a wide range
of application and jobsite requirements.
The Trimble GCS900 Grade Control System maximizes excavator performance. Whether grading simple
trench and slopes or complex design surfaces and alignments the operator can get to grade faster,
without sacrificing accuracy or quality of the final graded surface.

Trimble GCS900 3D Grade Control System for Excavators
Configuration

Application

Single GPSExcavation to 3D complex design surfaces
Trenching
Slope workEmbankments
Bridge headers

Dual GPSRoads/highways - mass excavation
Large earthmoving projects - dams, reclamation, etc.
Landfills, waste deposits
Commercial/residential site prep - complex designs
Underground utilities
Pipelines, large trenching projects
Dredging

Universal Total Station

Excavation applications requiring 3D centimeter-level guidance to 3D
designs in areas where GPS coverage is challenging
Inside buildings, tunnels
In and around dense tree canopy
Near tall buildings and structures© 2010-2018 Trimble Inc. All rights reserved. Trimble and the Globe & Triangle logo are trademarks of Trimble Inc., registered in theUnited States and in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. PN 022482-2083G (03/18)

Trimble Grade Control Systems
GCS900 3D for Excavators
Key System Features:• CB450 or CB460 full-color graphical control box with internal lightbars – 2D or 3D capable• On-machine support available in 25 languages, configurable on-the-fly, with a button press• Remote switch support for point collection – allows for operator to quickly collect as-built and site feature data
• Integrated smart GNSS antenna, mounted on counterbalance with quick release mounting for daily removal• Single or Dual GNSS solution provides the most versatile excavator solution on the market• Universal Total Station –based solution allows for operation in obstructed areas, tunnels, inside buildings.
• Gyro-augmented angles sensors provide maximum performance and response, increasing accuracy and preventing
overcut• On-machine components are portable between machine types, without software / firmware upgrades• On-machine components are modular and can be added or removed depending upon applications• Global solutions for two-way data transfer or synchronization of data files between the machine and the office

AS450

AS450

AS450
Two-Piece
Boom(optional)- or -

AS460

MT900- or -MS995 1 or 2

MS975 1 or 2

AS450
SNR- or SNM941

AS450
Tilt Bucket(optional)
AS456
Submersible
Enclosure/Tilt Rotator(optional)© 2010-2018 Trimble Inc. All rights reserved. Trimble and the Globe & Triangle logo are trademarks of Trimble Inc., registered in theUnited States and in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. PN 022482-2083G (03/18)

CB450- and / or -CB460

Trimble Grade Control SystemsGCS900 3D for Excavators | Off Machine Infrastructure
GCS900 2Dwith Laser Catcher

GCS900 3Dwith GNSS

GCS900 3Dwith MT900

GL700 Grade Laser

GNSS Base Station

Universal Total Station© 2010-2018 Trimble Inc. All rights reserved. Trimble and the Globe & Triangle logo are trademarks of Trimble Inc., registered in theUnited States and in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. PN 022482-2083G (03/18)