FAQs Archive - Level Best

Q: I’m ready to buy. Where can I get a price quote?

Please get in touch with us via the form on our Contact Us page. They will be able to discuss with you to find a machine and technology package that best suits your needs.

Q: I’ve got an old motor grader that I can’t get parts for anymore but I don’t need all the fancy electronics. Can I run the GB108 with manual controls?

If you’re thinking of replacing an ageing road grader but are hesitant to put machine-control on a new machine, we’ve got good news. The GB108 can be operated just with the joystick option in the cab. You can even move the joystick from one CTL to another in your fleet. If you decide to add machine-guidance down the road you can do that too.

Q: I thought I made my decision to buy a PD-series grading box. Now I see you have the GB108 grader blade. Which one is better?

It isn’t a matter of one being better than the other, but which one will suit your needs better. If you are moving loose material such as fill, modified stone, or topsoil then a grading box is probably your best bet. You’ll be able to move more material into place faster. However, if you are looking to do cuts in virgin soil, crown existing lanes or roadways, windrow material, or grade contours fast then the grader blade is the machine for you.

Q: What brand of machine control is best? Should I get Trimble, Leica, or Topcon?

A Level Best grading box will perform equally well with any major brand of technology. What system you choose comes down to personal preference: How accurate do you want to be? What is your budget? Is your dealer going to give you personalised service after the sale? Are you currently using a specific brand of technology and want to stick with it? All the major brands of technology offer fully capable, robust systems that will keep you grading accurately for years to come. The biggest variable between a system that is running smoothly & making you money and one that is constant headaches seems to be the amount of training and support the dealer can supply.

Q: How fast can I grade?

The general rule is: the slower you go, the faster you’ll grade. With that in mind, we usually recommend grading at a brisk walking pace for roughing-in and slowing to a slow walking pace for the final pass. Going too fast will make the machine bounce, which throws off accuracy significantly.

Q: What makes a better final grade: a tractor box or skid-steer?

The manoeuvrability and power of a skid steer or CTL will tend to get you to grade faster than a tow-behind tractor box will. The tractor box will tend to be a more stable platform and can often get a slightly more precise finish (especially when equipped with a drawbar kit). Rest assured that either platform you choose will get you superbly accurate results.

28 04, 2020

I’m ready to buy. Where can I get a price quote?

Steve Bigg2020-04-28T11:31:51+10:00

Please get in touch with us via the form on [...]

I’m ready to buy. Where can I get a price quote?Steve Bigg2020-04-28T11:31:51+10:00

28 04, 2020

I’ve got an old motor grader that I can’t get parts for anymore but I don’t need all the fancy electronics. Can I run the GB108 with manual controls?

Steve Bigg2020-04-28T11:30:27+10:00

If you’re thinking of replacing an ageing road grader but [...]

I’ve got an old motor grader that I can’t get parts for anymore but I don’t need all the fancy electronics. Can I run the GB108 with manual controls?Steve Bigg2020-04-28T11:30:27+10:00

28 04, 2020

I thought I made my decision to buy a PD-series grading box. Now I see you have the GB108 grader blade. Which one is better?

Steve Bigg2020-04-28T11:30:08+10:00

It isn’t a matter of one being better than the [...]

I thought I made my decision to buy a PD-series grading box. Now I see you have the GB108 grader blade. Which one is better?Steve Bigg2020-04-28T11:30:08+10:00

28 04, 2020