Automated height control and laser guidance for blades, buckets and earthmoving implements. Single and dual hydraulic ram systems, customisable to skid steers, posi-tracks, loaders and tractors. Built and tailored in Australia for real site conditions.
Running 3D designs on dozers, graders or excavators? See GPS machine control →
RedBack’s automation systems give a smooth, consistent finish trim by reading a rotating laser beam and driving the hydraulics of your blade or laser bucket to match it. Single-ram systems suit land planes towed behind tractors and blades where one ram controls the whole height; dual-ram suits box blades and grader-style blades on skid steers where each side runs its own ram.
Each kit includes the receiver(s), control box and cables as listed – that’s the bare-bones system, and we build the rest to suit your machine: wiring looms, remote controls, and external control-box mounting where cab space is tight. Send us photos of your implement’s valve bank and your hydraulic flow rate and we’ll confirm fit before you buy. Call 1800 769 858 for a tailored quote.
Real footage from skid steers, posi-tracks and graders running RedBack laser automation. Start with the intro for context, then jump to single-ram or dual-ram demos.
Two setups cover most laser-automated earthmoving work – slab prep, driveways, grading paddocks with drainage, contour banks. Find the one that sounds like your machine and it points straight at the right system.
One receiver and one hydraulic ram, driven by the control box to hold the whole blade on the laser plane while you drive. The classic setup is a land plane towed behind a tractor – levelling paddocks, prepping slabs, cutting driveways. Blades with two rams can also be plumbed in series and run as a single system. That’s the MCR900 single receiver system.
Two receivers controlling two rams, fully independently – one for each side of the blade. The pick for box blades and grader-style blades on skid steers, and the smoother, more responsive option when you’re cutting grades – especially dual grades. Single-ram setups do the job too; dual just holds the finish that little bit tighter. That’s the MCR910 dual receiver system.
Laser automation does the height adjustment of your blade automatically for you. Receivers detect the height of your laser level’s beam, and the control box drives the hydraulics of your blade to match it – giving a smooth final finish or trim of a pad without manual input.
Some machines are easier than others. We’ll ask for photos of your implement’s valve bank and your hydraulic flow rate before recommending a system – call 1800 769 858 to verify fit.
Every laser automation system needs a rotating laser to give the receivers a beam to track – and the DGL1010GM is the prime pairing. Digital dial-in grade to 10% in both axes, Class 3 red beam and a 500m working radius to cover the whole cut. Take the laser on its own, or the DGL1010GMP package with the 240HDF heavy duty tripod and staff.
Want the full range comparison? Head to the rotating lasers hub or the grade lasers range.
If full automation isn’t on the cards yet, machine-mounted receivers give you a clear, large-display height reading from the cab – magnetic or clamp mount, with or without an in-cab readout. Same accuracy, manual control of the blade.
Not sure which receiver fits your machine? Use the free Which Machine Receiver? guide.
Basic, extremely functional, and priced as the entry point to automation – the efficiency gains without the big-system spend.
25 yrs Earthmoving specialists – laser automation experience on the other end of the phone.
Systems arrive as the bare-bones kit and leave tailored to your machine – wiring looms, remote controls, external control-box mounts for tight skid steer cabs. Built and configured in Australia for real site conditions.
No scripts, no runaround – straight answers on the right system for your machine, and in-house repairs if you ever need them. Years in, we’re yet to see a system come back. Call 1800 769 858.
This page covers systems that move the blade for you. If you want the laser reading in the cab and your hands on the controls, that’s laser guidance – and it has its own page.
Receivers and a control box drive your blade hydraulics automatically off a rotating laser beam – or FJD GNSS systems position the blade and bucket against a full 3D design. Set, automate, finish.
Shop Systems ↑Grade lasers, machine receivers and in-cab displays give the operator a clear height reading for manual blade control – cut, fill and finish off the same beam.
Lasers for Earthmovers →
Laser automation does the height adjustment of your blade automatically for you. Receivers detect the height of your laser level’s beam, and the control box drives the hydraulics of your blade to match it – giving a smooth final finish or trim of a pad without manual input.
Single systems control one hydraulic ram. Dual systems control two rams independently. Single is good for small skid steer blades or land planes where one ram controls the whole height. Dual is better when you have two rams controlling each side of a blade – more precise height control across the length of the blade and more responsive for single or dual grades.
Out of the box, no – but we can custom wire a joystick or wiring loom to allow you to control the tilt function alongside the height controls. Call us to talk through your setup.
Earthmoving implements like blades and buckets attached to skid steers, posi-tracks, loaders, tractors, etc. The implement needs its own hydraulic valve bank on the blade itself – so dozer buckets and similar can’t be automated. Excavators aren’t suited to these blade systems either: for excavators, look at a machine receiver for dig-depth guidance or GPS 3D control. Some blades are easier than others – call 1800 769 858 to verify if our laser automation will suit your machine.
The automation systems listed include the receiver(s), control box and cables as standard. You can buy this and have your local auto-electrician set it up, and we’d recommend engaging a hydraulic expert to ensure the blade has the necessary valves. Most setups need more than the base kit to get running, so we tailor custom systems to suit. Call 1800 769 858 for a quote – customising a system isn’t always quick, so allow time for build and testing before shipping.
Yes. Automation is purely designed for the final trim, so for most of your bulk cut and fill you’ll likely still be manually controlling the blade anyway.
Most likely – if it’s a red-beam rotating laser. Class 3 red (like the DGL1010GM, our prime pairing) runs the receivers at their full 400m radius; Class 2 red works at a reduced distance. Green-beam lasers – including our GREEN624GM – don’t work with these systems at all. And because the grade is set by the laser, not the automation kit, a dial-in grade laser gets the most out of the system.
That’s the first thing we check. Send photos of your implement’s valve bank and tell us your hydraulic flow rate – the systems run proportional-time (PT) valve control, which suits standard hydraulic valves but not valves that require digital control signals (found on many graders). The best setups we’ve done run a diverter valve or similar for full control of oil flow without overheating or over-pressurising valves. Call 1800 769 858 before you buy and we’ll verify fit.
Think of automation as an efficiency and consistency tool rather than a precision instrument – it holds the blade to the beam for a smooth, repeatable finish, pass after pass, without constant manual correction. For millimetre-level checks you still work off a handheld receiver on a staff. That’s a common misconception about automation systems generally, not just ours.
Laser automation holds a blade to a rotating laser’s plane – flat pads and single or dual grades, at an affordable price. GPS machine control positions the blade against a full 3D site design using satellite positioning, no laser beam involved – suited to complex designs and bigger earthworks on graders, dozers and excavators. If your work is pads, driveways and paddocks, laser automation covers it; if you’re running 3D designs, look at GPS control.
Customising an automation system isn’t a one-size-fits-all job. Talk to the specialists – 25 years of laser automation experience on the other end of the phone.
Order 45707 Thanks for the option for review The system is great and well priced compared to TOPCON The in cab receiver needs a back light on the screen with the arrows as it is very hard to see when trimming to the millimetre and can’t be done quickly as you can’t see the arrows properly Has it got a light I haven’t found yet ? Also one of the little magnets pulled out of the magnet mount on The Bucket when I removed so not sure if it’s going to last Any info on this would be great Regards Ashley Ward Maximum Drainage
Jjulien D.2 weeks agoLove the laser , fast delievery
BBrad S.2 weeks agoExactly what I needed for my dgl3000 14 years and still getting the job done
LLucas Jaques2 weeks agoUnreal machine saves heaps of time not having to get out of the machine and get the levels yourself
SSteve2 weeks agoAs always very quick service
JJay Saunders3 months agoRedback lasers sent the product fast which saw me receive the product in no time. I also received a free upgrade to a lr730 which I was stoked about. The LR730 works a treat for getting heights set out precisely
BBradley Barber5 months agoWe just received our first rotating lasor level from RedBack and so far has been great Fast postage , easy ordering and arrived safe and works perfectly
BBearing Logistics5 months agoGreat customer service and open dialogue and follow up. 100% deserved the five stars. Well done
FFranz Franz5 months agoCustomer service was above and beyond. Product has met and beaten expectations. They were sold out of the package deal I wanted but contacted me directly when stock came in to offer it without waiting for it to go online. Had the laser over two weeks now and it's light beam is brighter than my mates DeWalt and the receiver works at a longer distance. Another cool feature is that the batteries have a USB C port on them for charging with USB C cable instead of needing another charger. Was dubious about them being cheaper than others on the market but I honestly can't fault it. Carry box also feels strong and sturdy.
CChris Thynne6 months agoI have ordered from Redback many times and the free delivery is excellent and fast. Very customer focussed and great to deal with. Thanks again team.
