LAS VEGAS, March 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble
(NASDAQ:TRMB) and K-Tec Earthmovers Inc. announced today the
introduction of a Trimble Ready factory option for K-Tec Scrapers.
Scrapers that ship from the factory are now ready to install the
Trimble® GCS900 2D or 3D Grade Control System,
which can significantly reduce the cost for the
contractor. The Trimble Ready K-Tec Scraper includes an
enhanced joystick, a computer software upgrade, wiring harnesses
and brackets, allowing a more seamless installation.
The announcement was made at ConExpo 2017, one of the world's
largest international exhibitions for the construction
industry.
"K-Tec Earthmovers is pleased to announce that Trimble Ready
scrapers are now available for our customers to efficiently perform
precision excavation and finish grading," said Russ Goossen, CEO for K-Tec Earthmovers Inc.
"This new option makes the installation of Trimble GCS900 more
integrated and less costly for contractors."
"The introduction of a Trimble Ready option for a K-Tec scraper
further reinforces our commitment to serve equipment manufacturers
and their customers with innovative construction technology," said
Cloyce Newton, business area manager
for Trimble OEM Solutions, Civil Engineering and Construction
Division. "Now it's less expensive and faster to install Trimble
technology, so K-Tec customers can realize an even quicker return
on their technology investment."
Availability
The Trimble Ready option for K-Tec Scrapers is available now on
2017 models worldwide through K-Tec's dealer network.
About K-Tec Earthmovers
K-Tec manufactures pull-pan ejector earthmoving scrapers and
accessories for the construction, mining, and agriculture
industries. K-Tec's high-capacity, minimal maintenance,
lightweight, and durable scrapers are proven to work in topsoil,
clay, sand, gypsum rock, and coal applications. K-Tec scrapers are
pulled by tractors or articulated dump trucks, with capacity ranges
from 28-63 cubic yards pulled. This results in the largest scrapers
in the marketplace, allowing for greater production requiring fewer
cycles per day. K-Tec Earthmovers, an ISO 9001:2008 certified
company, stands behind the quality and workmanship of its scrapers
with an industry-leading three-year structural warranty. For more
information, visit: www.ktec.com.
About Trimble's Civil Engineering and Construction
Division
Trimble is a leading innovator of hardware and software
solutions for civil engineering and construction. Trimble's
advanced technologies transform work across the project lifecycle
for owners, engineers and contractors. Solutions include planning
and design software, precision machine control, site positioning,
mobile technologies and real-time connectivity. As part of
Trimble's Connected Site® strategy, these solutions
empower civil engineers and construction professionals to construct
with confidence, delivering significant improvements in
productivity at every phase of a project—from concept and design to
construction and maintenance.
For more information, visit: construction.trimble.com.
About Trimble
Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering
products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds.
Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data
analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety
and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise
lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are
transforming a broad range of industries such as agriculture,
construction, geospatial and transportation and logistics. For more
information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit:
www.trimble.com.
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