The newly introduced H5 Pro Excavator Intelligent Guidance System marks a significant step forward in practical machine guidance for construction and earthmoving operations. Designed for real world jobsite conditions, H5 Pro allows operators to measure and work at any boom or arm angle, removing the traditional requirement to repeatedly reposition the excavator into a vertical reference position.
This approach keeps the machine moving and productive, particularly in confined sites or complex excavation profiles where frequent stops reduce output.
Excavation Accuracy Up to 2 cm for Grading, Slopes, and Trenches
H5 Pro delivers grading guidance with stated accuracy of up to 2 cm, displayed clearly on an in cab screen that translates design intent into intuitive visual cues. Operators can follow target depth, slope, and alignment in real time, reducing rework and minimizing over excavation.
For slope trimming, the system supports cleaner, more consistent shaping in a single pass, helping contractors meet tighter finish standards without additional corrective work. Trenching operations benefit from continuous depth and line guidance across the full digging cycle, keeping cuts straight, uniform, and on specification.
Real Time In Cab Guidance Reduces Labor and Improves Productivity
By providing all positioning and depth information directly to the operator, H5 Pro eliminates the need for a surveyor or grade checker working beside the excavator. Fewer personnel on site translates into lower labor costs, improved safety, and faster task completion.
The system is positioned as a one operator solution, enabling experienced operators to handle layout, execution, and verification from the cab with minimal interruption.
Practical Machine Guidance Focused on Everyday Jobsite Efficiency
Rather than targeting high end fully automated control, H5 Pro is aimed at contractors seeking a balance between precision and simplicity. Its value lies in accelerating common excavation tasks while maintaining consistent quality across grading, slope finishing, and trenching work.
About CHC Navigation
H5 Pro is part of the excavator guidance portfolio from CHC Navigation, a global positioning technology provider founded in 2003. CHC Navigation operates in more than 100 countries, employs over 1,900 staff worldwide, and develops GNSS, machine control, and geospatial solutions used across construction, agriculture, marine, and surveying sectors.
