Cat GB124 Smart Grader Blade Operation
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- čas přidán 23. 11. 2021
- Had the chance to get some seat time with one of the new Cat GB124 Smart Grader Blade attachments. Thought this might be useful for other folks to navigate the different screens and buttons to utilize everything this attachment has to offer. I think it is the slickest attachment I have seen on the front of a skid steer. This is how you can use it right out of the box, but you can also add laser receivers and a rotating laser to it for elevation control, and if you want to get really high tech you can go to a full 3D grade control system installed to for more complex designs.
If you want more information on the attachment here is the link to Cat:
www.cat.com/en_US/products/ne... - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Hey Nathan....Just wanted to let you know. I purchased a GB120 (with the optional wings)....all because of your excellent video. I ordered it and waited 6 months. I've had it for 2 months so far and I LOVE it. So far I've used it to cut ditches on each side of my mile long gravel driveway.....also used it to spread CA6 gravel on the same drive. When I first got it, it was a little intimidating/confusing...but now I feel comfortable with it. There is definitely a learning curve....but once it clicks in your brain, it becomes second nature. Like you said, it's really slick! Again thank you for your help.....I've watched your video probably 20 times (and I learn something every time I watch it!).
Hey there Marc! Well that’s a pretty cool comment man! That’s the kind of stuff that makes this CZcams effort worth it in the end, helping people out. Congrats on your attachment and getting familiar with it. I’m sure you’ll find plenty of use for it. Happy to help, I’m curious what did your dealer say when you told them you were buying it because of this guy you watched on CZcams haha - I should hit up the salesman for some commission 😂😂 take care good sir and happy blading. Thanks for the continued support
@@ironman3406 ...Hey Nathan. I bought it from Altorfer CAT in East Peoria....You'll find this hilarious.....The salesman was very patient and went outside to train me as best he could.......but when I was leaving, he said "there's this guy on youtube that does a nice job explaining it".....and he sent me a link to your video......I laughed and said, I've seen that video about 20 times!!! I told him just that....that CAT should pay YOU for doing the video....he said he thought CAT was going to come out with an "official" video sometime. Maybe you should contact CAT incorporated for a job !!!!!
@@marcjudd3882 haha that’s fantastic!! Thanks for sharing that, I do work for the dealer and working for Cat inc is the ultimate dream for sure!
Best video of the attachment I’ve found. I bought this for my 289D3 and this is the video I wish I could have found back then. Hands down, best tutorial for the gb124
Thank you - I really appreciate that! I’m just glad it’s helped you out.
Hey mate I just wanted to say awesome tutorial, you spoke slow enough and clear enough for anyone to understand. I now have orded one and feel like I’ve worked it out before I even get it thanks to you! Cheers mate keep up the good work👌
Hi Clint - I’m so glad the video was able to help you make the decision to purchase the attachment, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Once you’ve you’ve got it if you have questions don’t hesitate to post them here and I’ll do my best to answer them. Have a great day thanks for watching.
Your a legend mate, the boss man lashed out an got me one of these gb124 blades today an u just made my life easy with the cross slope tricks no need to read the book now 😂😂 love the video from Australia mate 👌👍
Thanks for watching - glad I could help
Hey man I just wanted to say this was a great tutorial. I’ll be checking out some of your other stuff. It was straight to the point with no wasted time. Wish there was more video of it working outside the cab but wasn’t necessary for what you were trying to achieve. Thanks again
Hey Steve thanks for watching glad it helped you out. Most of my videos are about old iron but there is some new stuff sprinkled here and there. Thanks again and I hope you enjoy the channel
Great video, I appreciate all the insight on how it functions and the technology built in!
Great informative viideo mate. cant wait to try it out
Thanks for watching hope you enjoy the attachment as much as I did
Pretty cool Nathan!
Would be a handy setup to have 👍😎
Thanks Ed, it’s pretty slick. Sure made small work to landscape that low spot. I bet a guy could do that entire bin yard in a day and get it all tuned up just nice for water to run away.
@@ironman3406 definitely does a nice job.
I used to have a 3 point adapter for my skid steer. Used to hook the 3 point blade on. Worked great, always thought a wheel would have been great.
Nice video Nathan! 😀 That would be extremely handy! Sorry it took soo long for me to watch it. I've been trying to get caught up here before the snow flies 🥶 I hope things are going well. Take care 🙂👍
Thanks for watching as always Zane! Trust me you don’t need to be sorry I totally understand racing the snow! Take care my friend.
Love you bro
Awesome video very cool attachment definitely can see that being very handy I assume you can also put a Trimble earthworks system on this setup ? Thanks for the video keep them coming.
Hey thanks for the kind comment and it is Absolutely all 3D ready. The way the cross slope works in this is very similar to the Deere GP system or the Cat integrated cross slope on the full sized graders. Cheers bud
Great video Nathan Looks good Show more grading next time
Thanks Chuck - just wasn’t made to be that kind of video, the purpose was to show how to use the controls etc.
I Would love to try out one of those attachments for our Case.
i don't think these will work on anything else but a cat skid steer
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does the 289 handle it ok or is it under powered ? I'm purchasing a new 289 and delivery is late feb and probably a GB124 also i want GPS on it but thats a extra $49k but the infield design capabilities of the gps/earthworks would be real awesome to have !!!
Handled it like a champ, I was knocking down gravel piles left from en end dump without issue. I think it’s a sweet combo. Yes the GPS is a heavy touch, but if you have the work for that system it’ll pay for itself in no time.
Sorry mate but at 10;06 you suggest you have the blade rotated to the left but to my mind its rotated to the right since that's the direction your rill will be created. Is this just an American thing?
No it was just an error on my part, said left but should have said right.
Excellent!! ....I can't believe how little DETAILED info there's out there about how to work this thing....you made it understandable! Your explanation was perfect! I've got a new 259D3, and strongly considering this. A question...will the cross-slope automatically adjust itself regardless of the grade? For example....if I'm going up/down hills and the machine pitches right/left...regardless, the cross slope will stay locked into whatever you set it at ??? (5% in your video). I'll be using it on the farm to scrape/build some grass waterways in hilly areas where some erosion problems are happening.....do you think it would be good for this in your opinion? Thanks soooooo much Nathan!
Hi Marc, thanks for watching I’m glad you saw some use from this video. If I am understanding you right, as long as you have the optional pitch and roll sensors on the machine it will keep the attachment set at your desired cross slope. Keep in mind this system does not reference or take into account any kind of elevation, if you want to account for that you have to add a laser system or the full 3D grade control system. I think as long as you know where you want the waterways it will work fine. It may take many passes to cut the material as the machine and attachment can only do so much at a time. Thanks again for watching.
@@ironman3406 ..... It's a fully decked out D3 machine....(has the big screen that shows the exact degrees of up/down and left/right that the machine is sitting--just like the screen you used in your video)--so I'd say it has the pitch and roll sensors built into the machine. So, you're saying it would keep the cross slope that I set automatically, right?? If so, that's great news! As you indicated....It won't adjust for elevation (I was kinda expecting that--I can manually control the elevation without a problem). Also...thanks for the tip on it's capabilities (YOU - It may take many passes to cut the material as the machine and attachment can only do so much at a time. )....based on this, I think I'll probably look at the GB120 (6 ft) rather that GB124 (8 ft), since my machine is a little smaller than yours (Don't want to overload it). Again Nathan, thank you so much for sharing your expertise!!!! PS...I'm a subscriber now 😃
@@marcjudd3882 The pitch and roll sensors are part of the options when you start pricing the attachment itself, I should clarify one thing.. there is a working range that the automatics function within, and if you get out side of that range the autos will kick out. I can’t remember the range but you know when it kicks out because the box won’t be lit up green around the target slope reading. For example say the working range is 8 inches from grade and you get 9 inches from grade the autos will kick off until you are back into that working range. I think you are wise considering the smaller model for your 259. Thanks for subscribing, most of my videos tend to revolve around my antique hobby, but every once in a while I toss in some new equipment stuff.
@@ironman3406 Nathan, you've been a wealth of knowledge for me (so many things to consider! ) Now I THINK I understand. So when I order the machine, I'd probably want the optional IMU (Inertia measurement unit)?? .....without the IMU, the Cross Slope Control is STATIC?....i.e....it won't work to adjust the cross slope according to the changes in elevation.....have I got that right???? So, the IMU is the part on the right side of the screen that shows the degrees of pitch (left,right,up,down) of the machine.....if I don't get the IMU, these don't show on the screen (like yours did).....have I got that right???? Again...thanks for your wonderful help!!
@@marcjudd3882 you got it - without the body sensor on the machine you won’t see any of those data points that show the angle of the machine in relation to the attachment. The attachment will 100% work without it, but all the measuring will be on the blade sensor and you won’t have any information about the machine angles. I’d highly recommend the optional body sensor.
Does it only automatically adjust for cross slope or can it also adjust for running slope?
How well do you think this attachment would work knocking down belly dump winrows building a road? Anybody have a video doing just that?
Thanks for watching / I’ve personally not seen anyone do it but I cannot see why it would be hard to do, you just have to remember this is not a full sized grader so it’s going to require smaller bites to knock down the piles left from a belly dump. One suggestion is that I’d ask the drivers to try and spread it thinner than normal so that you are able to move it easier. You seen in the video I knocked down that gravel pile, it really didn’t take that long. Moral of my response yes I think it could do it just might be slower than using a full sized grader. It’s a fantastic attachment! Hope this helps
@@ironman3406 I will be the driver. I try to figure how many yards/tons per foot it will take to accomplish my lift and set the gates accordingly measuring the length of the winrow. Usually it's about as narrow as the trailer can dump without plugging up.
Just curious if you have it on tandem for both cylinders and turn on assist cross slope won’t it work the same as left cylinder or right cylinder only with assist cross slope on?
That would work if you wanted to creat a grade where both cylinders were lifting together like a flat grade - but if you want to grade a cross slope you have run it either left side or right side.
@@ironman3406 ok. I understand what you’re saying. I just noticed on mine that once you set a cross slope (5% for example) and have assist on it will keep that cross slope no matter if your in tandom, left or right.
Great video and very informative though!!
Dang, a thumb down before I could get here.. we must have the same viewers🤔🙄
Really there is a thumbs down already… what the heck, they couldn’t have even watched the whole video that fast.
@@ironman3406 crazy... Seems like I get 4 or 5 every video.
Good thing is, YT counts them as interaction, same as a 👍