Leica MC1 with Steelwrist X18

Project Type
Earthworks and Site Preparation
Client
Regional Civil Engineering Contractor, Ireland
Overview
A contractor managing mixed earthworks needed to improve grading accuracy and eliminate time lost on manual control. Each operator was working from separate design files, causing inconsistencies between sections and slowing productivity.
Challenge

Manual control led to uneven grading and repeat passes. Without a unified 3D model, operators relied on judgement and visual checks, resulting in variable surface levels and material waste.

Our Solution

Innovate provided a combined solution using the Leica MC1 machine control platform integrated with the Steelwrist X18 tiltrotator. This gave operators full 3D guidance and precise attachment control from a single interface, enabling them to dig, tilt, and rotate with shared model data.

Results
  • Faster, more consistent grading
  • Reduced material waste and rework
  • Improved visibility of design data across the site
  • Consistent surfaces and enhanced quality control

We’ve seen a real improvement in site performance since fitting the tiltrotator and integrating MC1. Jobs are getting done quicker, cleaner, and with far less waste. It’s made us more competitive and more profitable.

Owner-Operator, Construction Business

Why Choose Innovate?

At Innovate, we help contractors integrate best-in-class tiltrotators and machine control systems that improve productivity from day one. We work with you to ensure systems are installed, configured, and supported to meet your site needs and operator preferences.

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Before switching to the Steelwrist X18 and Leica MC1, we were constantly dealing with over digging and having to bring in stone to backfill. Now, we’re digging once and getting it right the first time. The accuracy is spot on and we’ve cut back massively on wasted materials.

Site Manager
Civil Engineering Contractor

Leica iCON has completely streamlined our site set-out process. It’s quick to use, accurate to the millimetre, and integrates perfectly with our digital workflows. We've reduced layout errors and sped up our job start times significantly

Site Engineer
Infrastructure Contractor

Using Leica laser scanners has transformed how we approach as-builts and progress checks. The level of detail and speed of capture means we’re producing accurate, reliable data without slowing down site activity.

BIM Coordinator
Civil Engineering Consultancy

The XTR20 has taken our 20-tonne excavator to another level. The power and control are spot on, even with heavier tools, it handles everything smoothly. We’re getting through jobs faster with fewer machine movements, and the flexibility it gives our operators has made a huge difference on complex sites. It’s easily the best investment we’ve made in attachments.

Contracts Manager
Civil Engineering Firm

We added the Steelwrist brush attachment to keep our sites tidy without needing extra kit. It’s ideal for cleaning up around kerbs, trenches and hard-to-reach areas. Quick to connect, easy to control, and saves loads of time at the end of each shift.

Site Foreman
Utilities Contractor

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