Trimble Expands Earthworks Portfolio with New Capabilities

Trimble adds dynamic swing boom support and new machine type integrations to its construction productivity platform.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 5:55am

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Trimble has announced two major updates to its Trimble Earthworks grade control platform. The first is new availability for excavators equipped with dynamic swing booms, allowing operators to work more efficiently and accurately in tight spaces. The second is expanded support for additional machine types, including towed and wheeled tractor scrapers as well as an expanded portfolio of automated excavators, motor graders, and dozers.

Why it matters

These enhancements to Trimble Earthworks further extend the platform's capabilities, making machine control technology more accessible to construction companies of all sizes and enabling them to increase productivity, safety, and precision on a wider range of jobsites and machine types.

The details

The new swing boom functionality for excavators allows operators to take advantage of Trimble Earthworks' precision when working in confined areas, such as for underground utilities, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and near existing infrastructure. The expanded support for towed and wheeled tractor scrapers enables optimized cutting and loading performance, as well as more accurate material placement across the jobsite. Trimble has also integrated Earthworks with additional makes and models of automated construction equipment, simplifying installation and improving system robustness.

  • Trimble announced these updates on March 3, 2026.
  • The swing boom functionality will be available through Trimble's global dealer network in May 2026.

The players

Trimble

A global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done in industries like construction, geospatial, and transportation.

Elwyn McLachlan

Vice president of product and strategy for civil construction at Trimble.

Cameron Clark

Senior director of earthmoving technology at Trimble.

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What they’re saying

“Trimble Earthworks has been changing the way civil construction work gets done since we first introduced the technology at ConExpo 2017. Nine years later, we continue to unlock new ways for customers to take advantage of Trimble technology on the jobsites.”

— Elwyn McLachlan, Vice president, product and strategy, civil construction at Trimble

“Customers around the world have requested a machine control solution that provides the precise location of the bucket edge when using a swing boom.”

— Cameron Clark, Senior director, earthmoving technology at Trimble

What’s next

Trimble Earthworks with swing boom functionality will be available through Trimble's global dealer network in May 2026. ConExpo attendees can visit Trimble in booth W40420 in the west hall to learn more about the expanded Earthworks portfolio.

The takeaway

Trimble continues to innovate and expand the capabilities of its Earthworks platform, making machine control technology more accessible and enabling construction companies to increase productivity, safety, and precision across a wider range of jobsites and machine types.