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RodRadar LDR Excavate™Real-Time Utility Strike Avoidance
RodRadar's patented Ground Penetrating Radar built directly into the bucket. It scans as you dig and alerts the operator the moment a utility is detected — position and depth, before the bucket makes contact.
Automatic real-time alerts
Detects all utility types
Easy installation on any platform
Simple to use
Last line of defense
Break Ground, Not Pipes!
What is the RodRadar LDR Excavate™?
The LDR Excavate™ is a digging bucket with RodRadar's Live Dig Radar® built in. It uses Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) — sending RF waves into the ground and analysing the reflections to identify utilities before the bucket reaches them. The operator gets an automatic alert in real time, showing position and depth.
It detects gas, power, communications, fibre-optics, water, sewage, oil, and chemical pipelines across any soil type. Penetration depth ranges from 5" to 40" (12.5cm to 100cm) depending on soil conditions and utility type.
Pre-dig surveys help, but they don't protect you during the dig itself. The LDR does — it's running on every stroke.
Real-Time Alerts & Insights
The LDR bucket comes with three tools covering the operator in the cab, the site manager, and the wider team.
Civil contractors and groundworks teams working in areas where utilities are dense, poorly mapped, or close to the surface.
Utilities and infrastructure projects where you need to show evidence of strike avoidance for tenders, client sign-off, or insurance.
Plant hire operators who want to offer something extra — especially on higher-risk excavation work.
Any site where the pre-dig survey was done months ago, or where you simply can't be sure what's down there.
- Fewer utility strikes and less unplanned downtime
- Keeps operators and site visitors safer
- Gives you a scan record for compliance and audits
- Pays for itself fast — customers report payback within 2 months
- Works on any utility type, including unmarked or shifted services
- Simple for operators with minimal training needed
- Fits your existing fleet without changing how you work
LDR Excavate™ — The Operator's Buddy
Five types covering machines from 1 to 40 Ton. Note there is currently no bucket for the 16–20 Ton range. All buckets carry a 2-year standard limited warranty.
| Type | Excavator Weight | Bucket Width |
|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 1–3.5 Ton | 18" or 24" (45cm or 61cm) |
| Type 2 | 3.5–8.5 Ton | 18" or 24" (45cm or 61cm) |
| Type 3 | 8.5–16 Ton | 24" or 36" (61cm or 92cm) |
| Type 4 | 20–30 Ton | 36" (92cm) |
| Type 5 | 30–40 Ton | 36" (92cm) |
The system can be moved between compatible machines if the platform kit is installed. Not sure which type fits your machine? Get in touch and we'll confirm.
What customers say
From RodRadar's published customer testimonials
Live Dig Radar® proved its effectiveness in avoiding utility strikes during excavation. During the first 2 months the system reduced utility strikes by over 60% and already paid for itself.
— Garney
A true game-changer on today's safety conscious jobsites at the point of work, giving us valuable insight exactly where it matters most.
— Weitz
LDR changes excavation. Nobody could see into the ground – until now!
— Stutsman Gerbaz Earthmoving
Revolutionized our excavation process. Very promising and extremely user-friendly.
— Haskell
Frequently asked questions
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