The onboard machine technology on your excavator isn’t optional. It’s already there—baked into the machine, ready to deliver results. So why leave precision, efficiency, and safety on the table?

These onboard features weren’t built to complicate your job. They were designed to elevate it. And whether you’re digging grade, tracking payloads, or safeguarding your crew, they help turn experience into performance.

Empower Your Machine—and Your Operators

From precision grading to load management to jobsite safety, today’s excavators come equipped with tools to help your operators work smarter. Here’s how each system pulls its weight on the job:

Cat Grade

Let automation handle the controls while you focus on speed and precision. Cat Grade grading technologies combine advanced guidance with automated machine control—helping operators cut grade time in half and achieve up to 50% better productivity.

Cat Payload

Know what’s loaded, where it’s headed, and how it adds up—without breaking stride. Cat Payload keeps track of every load and gives operators instant feedback so they can hit targets consistently and confidently.

Grade Assist

One hand. One lever. That’s all it takes. Grade Assist automates boom and bucket movement to maintain your grade, letting you control stick speed with simple joystick input for effortless precision.

Boom Assist

Stay grounded—literally. Boom Assist automatically holds the boom position to prevent lift-off, giving operators greater stability when digging, rotating under load, or working with heavy attachments.

Bucket Assist

Dial in the perfect bucket angle and let the machine do the rest. Bucket Assist maintains your setting through trenching, grading, and sloping work, so your cuts stay sharp and consistent.

Swing Assist

Define your swing limits and reduce waste. Swing Assist auto-stops the excavator at preset points, shaving seconds off each cycle and trimming fuel usage without sacrificing control.

2D E-Fence

Keep work inside the lines. E-Fence sets up invisible boundaries around the excavator’s linkage and halts motion before it crosses into hazards like traffic or obstructions.

Lift Assist

Avoid tipping with real-time feedback. Lift Assist compares actual load weights to rated capacity, giving operators instant alerts to stay safely within range.

Cab Avoidance

Protect the operator and the machine. The cab-avoidance feature prevents attachments from striking the cab—keeping your crew safe and your equipment intact.

Don’t Go It Alone

Unlocking all this capability doesn’t require guesswork. Whether you’re learning the basics or dialing in advanced features, support is always within reach.

Training and resources are available to help you get the most from your equipment—and your local Cat dealer is ready to back you up with expert guidance and technical know-how.

You already own the technology. Let’s help you own the outcome. Contact our Worksite Solutions team today to get started.