I argued against using GPS on dozers for years until seeing it cut grade time in half

I thought it was just a fancy gadget for showoffs. Now I tell every new operator to learn it right away.

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What finally made you decide to trust the GPS? Was it just the speed, or did you notice it cutting down on mistakes as well?

leo_hart131mo ago

Funny how that works. I was convinced GPS was just a crutch for operators who couldn't grade by eye. Watching it slice through a job twice as fast was a real wake-up call. Had to eat my words, but hey, progress is progress. These days, I tell all the new guys to learn it before they even think about touching the sticks. Saves so much headache and rework.

brooken991mo ago

My buddy Kyle was the same way, swore GPS was for rookies until he saw it cut his grading time in half. Had to eat his words same as leo_hart13 said. Now he won't start a job without it.