Tuned for speed Eddie races through the work on his Case Construction CX210E

Operator Eddie races through the work on his Case Construction CX210E combined with Leica Geosystems machine control from dealer One Point survey 

Peter Haddock met Eddie Capel on a major house building project with contractor MJL Group.

Eddie: "Until I joined MJL, I had never used a Case machine or Leica machine control, so it was all new to me, but I have been mightily impressed.

Peter: "Watching Eddie's work, you could see why he liked the combination as he raced through the task of digging and lifting concrete pipes for some of the core infrastructure work."

Eddie: "Everything's smoother and quicker with the Case compared to other machines I have used. Even just pulling the bucket through the ground feels massively different.

"And with the model in the tablet, even if I finish a task early, I flick through the system in the cab for the next job.

"All the files are right there, including the existing mains, drainage and other services. I just ask the site manager where they need me to move the machine, load the new model and off I go. 

"It's just easier. Everything is right at your fingertips, and the system is really intuitive."

Peter added: "In his early 30s, Eddie has already seen how newer operators have to bridge the gap between traditional hands-on experience and using modern digital tools and systems in the cab. 

"But he's concerned about how difficult it's become for young people to break into the sector."

Eddie concluded, "Back in the day, you could just hop in a machine and learn on the job. Now, it's all tickets, safety rules, and restricted access. That makes it hard for the next generation even to get a chance behind the levers.

"Machine control is great for new entries, it's your guide, your mate in the cab, so I'd recommend the job to anyone who's serious and gets the right training."