WESTMINSTER, CO, Mar 5, 2026 – Trimble has announced two updates to its Trimble Earthworks grade control platform for construction equipment. The release expands support to additional machine types and adds functionality for excavators equipped with dynamic swing booms. These changes extend Trimble Earthworks to construction jobsites and support earthmoving operations.
“Trimble Earthworks has been changing the way civil construction work gets done since we first introduced the technology at ConExpo 2017,” said Elwyn McLachlan, vice president, product and strategy, civil construction at Trimble. “Nine years later, we continue to unlock new ways for customers to take advantage of Trimble technology on the jobsites. Offering more machine types and new functionality continues to extend the capabilities of Trimble Earthworks to better meet the needs of civil contractors so that, regardless of your machine type or the size of your jobsite, you can take advantage of Earthworks to increase productivity, safety and precision.”
New Swing Boom Functionality
Excavators with swing boom attachments can use the Trimble Earthworks grade control platform for work in confined jobsite areas.
“All types of mini excavators are commonly configured with dynamic swing booms, which further increases the versatility of an excavator on projects like underground utilities, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and on work near existing permanent infrastructure,” said Cameron Clark, senior director, earthmoving technology at Trimble. “Customers around the world have requested a machine control solution that provides the precise location of the bucket edge when using a swing boom.”
This solution will be available via Trimble’s global dealer network in May 2026.
New Machine Types
Trimble Earthworks supports towed and wheeled tractor scrapers, allowing operators to use machine control during cutting, loading, and material placement. Direct connect support is available for select John Deere and Mobile Track Solutions towed scrapers without a Trimble hydraulic valve. Trimble Earthworks is also available for additional machine models, including automated excavators, motor graders, and dozers used in mixed fleets.
Source: Trimble
About Trimble
Trimble Inc., established in 1978, is a technology company focused on creating tools that connect the physical and digital worlds. Based in Westminster, CO, the company serves industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial technology, and transportation. Its products include GNSS receivers, optical devices, machine control systems, and widely used software and services. Trimble’s construction technology improves project efficiency by using data throughout each build stage. The company employs around 12,000 people worldwide. The company prioritizes innovation and sustainability, working to make industries productive, safer, and environmentally friendly.