When earthmoving efficiency and precision are not just goals but essentials, RDO Equipment Australia delivers through John Deere’s groundbreaking SmartGrade system paired with the innovative Premium Circle.
From the moment the motor grader arrives on site, SmartGrade sets the standard.
This factory-integrated, mastless 3D grade-control system eliminates the time-consuming process of mounting and calibrating masts, cables or GNSS receivers, issues that can slow down productivity and even compromise safety.
Instead, operators are ready to work immediately, free from the hazards of external gear and daily setup delays.
What sets SmartGrade apart is that it is the only truly mastless solution for 3D grade control currently available.
It allows for both mastless GNSS and mastless total station control, giving operators complete flexibility in the way they work. The ability to achieve both forms of mastless control is unique in the market and ensures a more reliable, efficient and safer grading experience in every condition.
SmartGrade does more than streamline preparation, it redefines grading.
Embedded sensors within the hydraulic cylinders provide blade-position accuracy down to a millimetre, allowing smooth and precise control even in complex cutting angles, slopes or v-ditch shapes.
Novice operators achieve dramatic improvements in both speed and accuracy, with studies showing a 49 per cent jump in accuracy and significant time savings.
Experienced operators also see a lift in performance, grading more efficiently and with fewer passes while reducing fatigue.
Alongside SmartGrade, the Premium Circle delivers its own transformation. Traditional grader circles required frequent maintenance, from replacing wear inserts to constant shimming, which meant costly downtime and interruptions.
The Premium Circle, with its sealed bearing and pinion design, keeps critical components protected from dirt and debris while providing long-term durability and smoother operation.
The technology reduces maintenance and boosts performance at the same time. With up to 40 per cent more circle torque and 15 per cent faster rotation speed, it delivers consistent results even in demanding final-grade work.
Service intervals are extended, with gearbox oil changes required only every 4000 hours and greasing reduced to just a handful of points every 500 hours. The result is less time in the workshop and more time on the job.
The benefits are more than technical.
Queensland rental businesses that have adopted the Premium Circle report saving up to $50,000 per grader over its lifetime.
For contractors, the reduced downtime and increased uptime directly translate to more billable hours and less frustration. Operators also value the confidence that comes with a system designed to perform day after day without constant adjustments or unexpected failures.
Together, SmartGrade and the Premium Circle transform the entire workflow. From rough grading to the final critical pass, operators move faster, achieve higher precision and complete projects with fewer interruptions.
With a truly mastless 3D solution, contractors can eliminate the limitations of older systems and embrace a future of grading that is faster, safer and more consistent.
RDO Equipment Australia supports these innovations with a full-service approach.
The company’s technicians and product experts are trained to help customers integrate SmartGrade and the Premium Circle into their fleets and ensure every operator is confident using the technology.
The goal is not simply to sell machinery but to deliver lasting productivity gains and lower operating costs.
For businesses that demand precision, reliability and reduced total cost of ownership, SmartGrade and the Premium Circle offer a clear advantage. Together they represent the future of grading technology, available today through RDO Equipment Australia.
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