Kobelco Construction Machinery USA and Trimble expanded their partnership, making Trimble Earthworks grade control platform 2D guidance and control systems available directly through select Kobelco dealers in North America.
This new offering, launched as Kobelco’s certified Trimble Earthworks 2D grade control program, is now available at Kobelco dealers across North America. According to Kobelco, the program helps enhance machine productivity and jobsite precision.
While Kobelco has offered a Trimble Ready option from the factory on multiple machine models since 2017, the company says this expansion makes it easy for customers to acquire excavators pre-equipped with Trimble Earthworks and receive training, service and support directly from their Kobelco dealer.
This program enables certified Kobelco dealers to offer and install Trimble 2D machine guidance and control systems, providing customers a pathway to the benefits of grade control technology, including 3D grade control.
“We are committed to providing our customers with the tools they need to succeed on modern jobsites,” says Dan Collins, director of product development and marketing at Kobelco USA. “This collaboration allows Kobelco dealers to offer proven technology that enhances productivity, reduces overcut and shortens project timelines.”
For Trimble, the opportunity to get its technology into the hands of even more end-users is a critical part of this partnership.
“We are committed to making Trimble technology as easy as possible for all customers to purchase, regardless of equipment type,” says Scott Crozier, vice president of civil construction field systems at Trimble. “We expect today’s announcement will make it easier for Kobelco customers to take advantage of seamless integration into the Trimble technology ecosystem.”
Dealer certified, customer focused
Kobelco puts its potential dealers through a certification process, including training such as online courses and in-person sessions covering sales and technical service. Through this process, the company aims to ensure seamless integration and support for customers. Participating dealer locations are also required to have demo equipment, a spare parts inventory and a dedicated technology champion, according to Kobelco.
By becoming certified by Kobelco, dealers are able to offer pre-configured Trimble Earthworks 2D solutions, finance grade control systems alongside machine purchases, deliver faster installation with Kobelco’s factory sensor mounts on select models and support upgrades to Trimble Earthworks 3D grade control through the Sitech distribution channel.