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Using Slope Assist on Your Cat® Dozer
Cat® Grade with Slope Assist is a two-dimensional grade control system that helps maximize productivity. It is accurate to within 1% of the mainfall blade slope, so you’ll want to start using this function as soon as possible. Unsure of how to get it to work? Here’s a video where we walk you through it, step by step.
Estimated read time: 2 minutes
Estimated watch time: 2 minutes
Cat® Grade with Slope Assist automatically maintains pre-established blade position without a GPS signal — no additional hardware or software needed.
HOW DOES SLOPE ASSIST WORK? [00:33]
There are two modes: basic and advanced.
Use basic mode to maintain desired mainfall (lift) and blade slope (tilt).
Use advanced mode to recall slope, match slope, swap slope and set increment/decrement.
USE SLOPE ASSIST SETTINGS TO ADJUST: [01:05]
Modes
Blade slope
Joystick increment and decrement
Valve speed
Blade wear
It's important to adjust blade wear settings to maintain Slope Assist accuracy.
Remember: Always refer to your Operation and Maintenance Manual for guidance on maintenance, safety, settings, features and more.
Have any questions about using Slope Assist on your bulldozer after watching the video? Reach out to your Cat dealer, who can make sure you are getting the most out of your machine.
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