RodRadar Expands LDR Excavate™ Bucket Range for Major Infrastructure Projects
RodRadar, the company behind the pioneering Live Dig Radar® (LDR) technology, has taken a bold step forward in safeguarding excavation operations. By introducing two new LDR Excavate™ bucket types, specifically tailored for heavy-duty applications, the firm is ensuring that contractors tackling large-scale infrastructure projects can now work with greater precision and safety.
The move responds directly to customer and dealer input, reflecting the growing demand for utility strike avoidance solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into larger machinery. These buckets are built for projects where the stakes are high and the ground hides a complex web of underground infrastructure.
New Additions to the LDR Excavate™ Family
RodRadar’s latest additions cater to two significant machine classes:
- Type 4: Designed for 20–30 metric ton machines, 36” (92 cm), compatible with models such as CAT 325, Deere 210G, and Komatsu PC200.
- Type 5: Engineered for 30–40 metric ton machines, 36” (92 cm), suitable for CAT 340, Deere 350G, and Komatsu PC360.
By offering these expanded options, the company has effectively widened the scope for LDR deployment, enabling major contractors to fit larger excavators with cutting-edge detection technology.
Real-Time Protection Against Utility Strikes
At the heart of these new buckets lies RodRadar’s patented Live Dig Radar® technology. Embedded directly within the bucket, LDR operates in real time, providing operators with immediate visibility of what lies beneath the surface.
“No guesswork, no delays – just smart, safe excavation,” is how the company describes the system’s impact. This means operators can detect underground utilities while digging, significantly reducing the risk of costly and dangerous strikes.
Why Larger Projects Need Bigger Solutions
Large-scale developments such as data centres, solar farms, airports, and major civil engineering schemes often involve complex underground networks of utilities. Striking these lines can cause catastrophic delays, safety incidents, and financial losses.
RodRadar’s enhanced bucket range is designed to tackle this challenge head-on, bringing advanced utility detection capabilities to machines that are the workhorses of major projects.
From the Ground Down
RodRadar isn’t just offering hardware – it’s building an entire technology ecosystem. Its proprietary and patented ground-penetrating radar solution, Live Dig Radar®, works without the need for specialist analysis. This autonomy makes it practical for everyday site use, allowing contractors to benefit from:
- Increased operator safety
- Improved productivity
- Reduced downtime due to strikes
- More efficient project timelines
By integrating LDR into the digging process itself, RodRadar has effectively redefined how utility detection can be deployed in the field.
Customer-Driven Innovation
The launch of these larger buckets underscores RodRadar’s approach: listen to the market, adapt quickly, and deliver solutions that solve real-world challenges. The feedback loop between contractors, dealers, and the RodRadar team is helping shape tools that directly match operational demands.
As a result, projects that once relied on separate detection surveys can now integrate safety and detection into their core excavation workflows.
Looking Ahead with Confidence
For the construction industry, technology like LDR isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s becoming an operational necessity. With growing infrastructure investment worldwide, the risk of underground utility strikes is set to rise unless proactive measures are taken.
By equipping larger machines with LDR-enabled buckets, RodRadar is positioning itself as a key player in making excavation safer, faster, and more predictable.
A Safer Future for Excavation
RodRadar’s expansion into heavier machinery reflects a broader industry trend: safety and efficiency must evolve hand in hand. As more projects adopt integrated detection systems, the expectation will shift towards making such technologies standard on every site.
The company’s latest product release is more than just a size upgrade – it’s a strategic move to embed real-time detection into the heart of modern construction.
