Develon’s Series 9 Now Fully Compatible with Trimble Earthworks 3D Systems

Develon’s Series 9 range of crawler excavators is now fully compatible with Trible Earthworks 3D systems. This improvement allows operators to upgrade from 2D to 3D functionality without replacing or modifying existing hardware. The Series 9’s controller allows real-time data sharing between the excavator’s built-in sensors and Trimble‘s 3D control unit. In other words, the […] Develon’s Series 9 Now Fully Compatible with Trimble Earthworks 3D Systems published on The HeavyQuip Magazine.

Nov 18, 2025 - 07:15

Develon’s Series 9 Now Fully Compatible with Trimble Earthworks 3D Systems

Develon’s Series 9 range of crawler excavators is now fully compatible with Trible Earthworks 3D systems. This improvement allows operators to upgrade from 2D to 3D functionality without replacing or modifying existing hardware.

The Series 9’s controller allows real-time data sharing between the excavator’s built-in sensors and Trimble‘s 3D control unit. In other words, the machine’s existing motion and position data can be directly utilised by Trimble systems through Develon’s native controller interface. Through this control-level integration, operators can experience precise 3D automation from Trimble while continuing to use Develon’s intuitive 2D features.

Customers only need to install the Trimble 3D kit, and the excavator’s control unit automatically synchronises data to activate 3D functions, without requiring any additional sensors or harness replacement:

“The Series 9’s open control architecture makes it possible to integrate Trimble systems directly into our platform with their own User Interface in the cab. Customers can move into 3D operation effortlessly, while continuing to use the 2D features that define Develon’s smart excavators.”

Said Stephane Dieu, Excavators Product Manager for Europe at Develon.

Develon DX230LC-9 with Trimble 3D System

By combining its in-house control technology with leading third-party 3D solutions, Develon aims to further expand the Series 9 ecosystem and to further improve connectivity, flexibility and intelligence.

Develon’s Series 9 Now Fully Compatible with Trimble Earthworks 3D Systems published on The HeavyQuip Magazine.