Inside Track3D: A Complete Excavator Machine Guidance Walkthrough
Machine guidance technology is best understood from the operator’s perspective. What information appears inside the cab? How does the software relate the machine to the project design? And how can it help operators complete earthworks more accurately?
In this 17-minute walkthrough, we demonstrate Guidemate’s Track3D machine guidance software operating on an excavator and explore the tools that support accurate, efficient earthworks.
WHAT IS TRACK3D?
Track3D is Guidemate’s advanced machine guidance software, bringing real-time machine positioning, digital design data and practical guidance tools together in one clear in-cab platform.
The software gives operators a live understanding of the machine’s position in relation to the project design. Cut-and-fill information, design surfaces and machine positioning are displayed directly inside the cab, helping operators work accurately without relying solely on traditional survey setout.
By giving operators the information they need while they work, Track3D can help reduce rework, minimise unnecessary material movement and improve overall productivity.
SEE REAL-TIME MACHINE GUIDANCE FROM INSIDE THE EXCAVATOR
The walkthrough provides a detailed look at Track3D from the excavator operator’s perspective.
It introduces the software interface and demonstrates how positioning and design information can be presented clearly inside the machine. Operators can view their relationship to the required surface and use live guidance information to work towards the correct depth, elevation and grade.
This gives contractors a practical view of how Track3D can support everyday excavation activities, including earthworks, drainage, trenching, foundations and general civil construction.
WORK WITH PROJECT DESIGNS AND SITE DATA
Track3D is designed to work with common construction and machine-control data formats, including DXF, LandXML and CSV files.
The platform can support complex 3D models and design surfaces, while built-in design tools provide additional flexibility for creating common site elements such as roads, pads and trenches.
Track3D can also integrate with GNSS positioning systems, existing site base stations and established localisations, helping the machine fit into the wider project workflow.
FLEXIBLE MACHINE AND ATTACHMENT CONFIGURATION
Although this walkthrough demonstrates Track3D operating on an excavator, the software has been developed as a flexible machine-guidance platform.
Track3D can be configured for different excavator buckets and attachments, as well as graders, dozers, scrapers and a range of specialist machinery. This flexibility allows Guidemate to adapt the system to different machines, applications and project requirements.
For specialised equipment or non-standard applications, Guidemate can also develop bespoke machine-control and automation solutions.
FROM OPERATOR GUIDANCE TO AUTOMATIC CONTROL
Track3D can be used as an operator guidance platform or extended to support compatible automatic machine and valve-control solutions.
Depending on the machine and system configuration, additional capabilities can include exclusion zones, collision-avoidance functionality, remote support and system configuration.
This allows contractors to select a level of machine control that suits their equipment, application and operational requirements.
DISCOVER GUIDEMATE MACHINE CONTROL
Whether you are considering Track3D for your own machinery or exploring Guidemate solutions for your customers, this walkthrough provides a practical introduction to the platform and its capabilities.
Guidemate designs and develops Australian machine-control technology for excavators, graders, dozers, compact track loaders and specialist machinery.
From practical 2D guidance through to advanced 3D positioning and automatic control, our team can help identify the right solution for your machine, application and project requirements.