Precision grader manufacturer SharpGrade has unveiled its G73 Grader Blade, engineered specifically for 30 – 50 hp compact track and articulated wheel loaders.
The G73 fills a longstanding gap for contractors seeking professional-grade accuracy on small, challenging job sites, the company states, while having the capacity to grade open areas quickly.
Fully articulated with the wings closed, the G73 measures 45.5 in (1.15 m), making it the most compact grader on the market – opening to 73 in (1.85 m) thanks to large hydraulic side wings. Multiple hitch options suit most common models in the compact range. Rotation sensor, IMU mounts and external data ports are available to plug and play most 3D solutions, including GPS and LPS.
High grade accuracy
The G73 delivers high grade accuracy, rapid setup and removal, zero cross-coupling for fast responsiveness and the ability to grade in reverse – in a compact, lightweight frame suiting landscape grading, paving, urban infill and residential construction.
“The G73 is designed to bring pro-level grading precision to jobs where space and machine size is restricted,” says Rodney Sharp, director of SharpGrade. “It’s a fitting solution for landscapers, contractors and hire fleets who need to get in, get out and get the job done right the first time.
“The ability to simultaneously articulate the blade and hydraulic side wings forward and reverse makes it ideal for grading around service pipes, confined areas and narrow linear work such as sidewalks, cycleways, kerbs and gutters, significantly reducing manual raking. Being able to grade in reverse removes track marks, improves accuracy and increases productivity.”
Low operating weight
The G73’s low operating weight and powerful performance will attract equipment rental companies, who can now offer a grading solution with 2D or 3D machine control options, that’s operator and rental friendly, transportable and built to withstand jobsite abuse.
QuadGrade Power Pro has all functions integrated into the touch screen with no wiring on the base machine, “an industry first”. Swapping between base machines presents a truly interchangeable, plug and play solution, suiting rental companies and large fleet operators with multiple machines. Built in, tamperproof hour meter, real time diagnostics, remote technician access, linked override and all functions on one screen all add to easy use.
Advantages include:
• Sealed, shielded and lifetime lubricated bearings never require greasing
• Patented QuadRod 3 linkage design keeps the blade parallel throughout movement to maintain equal height between front and rear blade
• The zero cross coupling design gives the operator the ability to operate one side of the blade without influencing the position of the other
• Compact design – slim frame width, tight turning radius and hydraulic side wings allow access to spaces larger machines can’t reach
• Retracting front wheel offers an open 6-way blade with side wings to blade through piles, short transport length with the shortest length to manoeuvre through tight spaces
• QuadGrade Power Pro allows the operator to control all functions directly from the touch screen while in auto mode, no additional buttons or wiring required on the base machine
www.sharpgrade.com