Technology: Topcon X-53x

Date: 03.08.2021

Topcon's X-53x helps to complete jobs in less time by eliminating over digging and costly rework

Whether it’s trenching, flatwork, or more complex designs, the X-53x assists operators dig to design every time, helping to complete jobs in less time by eliminating over digging and costly rework.

Topcon’s X-53x system for excavators adds hydraulic control for fully automated digging and is designed to be easily upgradeable from the 2D and 3D systems. Its maker has even built a self-learning capability into the X-53x, so the system will figure out the best balance on the hydraulics settings, to get the ideal performance out of the machine. Some of the key benefits to the X-53x include:

Boost excavation workflows and productivity

The X-53x is intuitively designed to feel like a natural extension of the operator

Using 3D machine control workflows, operators can improve the productivity, accuracy, and profitability of projects. Harnessing the power of fully automated GPS excavator control means that even relatively inexperienced operators can cut trenches, slopes, embankments, and complex contours, often without the need for a finish dozer or grader to clean up the work.

By combining precise GPS positioning technology with advanced sensors, controllers, and simple onboard software, the X-53x is going to give operators productivity improvements of 30% or more, the manufacturer says. Experienced operators will love working with greater ease, and beginners will look like a pro in no time.

Integrated power

Convenient fingertip button controls on the joysticks provide instant access to the automatic features

Calibrating a GPS control system requires exceptionally precise measurements of the machine, but on the X-53x, the calibration is done wirelessly using a total station and stored in an app on the machine.

The X-53x system features fully integrated, multi-constellation GR-i3 receivers for precise positioning of the boom, stick, and bucket, and users can even program the size and geometry of different buckets into the system and select the bucket of their choice with a touch on the screen. The GR-i3 is designed as an integrated GNSS receiver and antenna, providing powerful performance in harsh environmental conditions.

The X-53x is intuitively designed to feel like a natural extension of the operator, and convenient fingertip button controls on the joysticks provide instant access to the automatic features. The operator decides the exact moment to engage automatic grade depth and bucket angle assistance, giving them unmatched control for maximum productivity.

Two options depending on needs

The X-53x system comes in two options: Indicate and Auto. If buyers choose to go with the X-53x Indicate and discover they need additional features, they can upgrade to Auto*.

X-53x Indicate

The X-53x Indicate system provides real-time, dynamic on-screen bucket location and design views.

Cut grade faster and more accurately
Create, cut, and check complex designs from the cab
Increase safety by removing the grade checker from the trench

X-53x Auto

Upgrading to the automatic system helps the operator automatically control the digging depth and bucket angle when inside a working window, and they can easily execute imported design files or create a custom design from the cab of the excavator using the bucket to take top shots.