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October 2017 | EquipmentWorld.com 57 earthmoving and grading attachments | by Don McLoud | DonMcLoud@randallreilly.com Stop the rocking Eterra's Box Grader eliminates machine rocking while grading and aggressively tackles potholes, the company says. The grader attachment for skid steers is geared toward grading driveways and private roads. Eterra added an extra contact base with the ground to combat machine rocking and make sure the blades stay in place. The blades also ensure that potholes are dug up and resurfaced, not just fi lled in, the company says. Getting the bigger picture Topcon's GX-75 control box for machine automation marks the company's largest touchscreen display. The 10-inch screen is de- signed to provide a large and easy-to-use display for operators of dozers, motor graders and excavators. It is also sunlight-readable, has integrated virus protection and USB ports for saving and downloading fi les. Used with Sitelink3D monitoring and manage- ment service, it can instantly send and receive job information. Turn a skid steer into a grader The Edge grader blade and laser system is designed to turn skid steers and track loaders into grading machines. The attachment features a 96-inch blade, con- trol box for in-cab hydraulic control of angle and tilt, and a reversible and replaceable cut- ting edge. The optional Leica laser control system provides grading accuracy. The trans- mitter features -5 to +25-per- cent grade capability in either axis and accuracy up to 3,608 feet, the company says.