01 Terrain Pilot Products

Precision guidance built for the field.

Explore advanced excavator guidance technology designed to improve accuracy, productivity and operator confidence across every stage of earthmoving.

01 Centimetre-level accuracy
02 Real-time bucket guidance
03 Fast, practical setup
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Designed for contractors and owner-operators across New Zealand and Australia.

Terrain Pilot excavator guidance system
System status Field ready
Terrain Pilot Excavator guidance system
Accuracy CM LEVEL
Positioning REAL TIME
Machine guidance Built for smarter excavation
01 GNSS positioning
02 Advanced tilt sensing
03 Intelligent algorithms
04 Continuous updates
Our Product Range

One complete system. One essential accessory.

Explore the core Terrain Pilot excavator guidance system and the supporting accessory designed to complete your setup.

01 Main Product

Terrain Pilot X5

Get fast, hassle-free excavator guidance without running complex wiring harnesses across your machine. The Terrain Pilot X5 is a streamlined, all-wireless 3D guidance system designed for owner-operators and contractors who want quick deployment, core grading accuracy, and simple operation. Featuring a direct stick-mounted wireless RTK...
High-precision GNSS guidance Real-time bucket positioning Plug-and-play installation Centimetre-level accuracy
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Terrain Pilot X5
System Terrain Pilot
Field ready
Supporting Product

Complete your setup.

A dedicated accessory designed to work alongside the Terrain Pilot guidance system.

Terrain Pilot PSM
02 Accessory Product

Terrain Pilot PSM

Package Includes: 1 × Terrain Pilot Magnetic Phone Mount Heavy-duty magnetic mounting system Adjustable suction cup base Installation guide Description: Securely mount your mobile device inside the excavator with the Terrain Pilot Magnetic Phone Mount....
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Smart Excavator Management Expert

Maximising every drop of fuel.

Terrain Pilot, built by the original ApeSurvey team, delivers professional stability and reliability in a practical excavator guidance system.

Designed for simple one-person installation, Terrain Pilot operates plug-and-play without complex debugging or calibration. The GNSS receiver uses a magnetic mount, making it easy to transfer between compatible machines.

With no welding, machine modification or complicated wiring required, installation remains safe, fast and universally compatible while maintaining dependable positioning accuracy.

01 One-person installation

Fast setup without specialist installation teams.

02 Plug-and-play operation

No complex debugging or calibration process.

03 Magnetic GNSS mount

Move the receiver between compatible machines with ease.

04 No machine modification

No welding, permanent changes or complex wiring required.

Delivers Significant Cost Savings

More accuracy. Less waste.

Terrain Pilot helps reduce rework, material waste and unnecessary labour by giving operators clear, real-time excavation guidance.

01

Precise Excavation

Real-time position and slope data with approximately ±3 cm accuracy helps prevent over-excavation, reduce rework and improve right-first-time construction.

Less rework. Less material waste.
02

Cost Savings

A simplified professional system with fewer components delivers the core functions operators need without the cost and complexity of larger machine-control systems.

Simple system. Professional capability.
03

Efficiency Boost

Guided excavation reduces the need for repeated measuring, marking and staking. Clear visual guidance helps even less-experienced operators complete precision work confidently.

Faster setup. Faster completion.

Terrain Pilot turns machine data into clear operator guidance, helping crews work faster, reduce unnecessary passes and finish with greater confidence.

Powerful Software

Refined by operators. Ready for the field.

The software has been refined through feedback from hundreds of operators, helping ensure every function addresses a real on-site requirement.

With minimal setup and intuitive visual guidance, operators can move from installation to productive work quickly.

01

Leveling

Automatically guides the bucket using GNSS positioning to achieve leveling accuracy of approximately 1–3 cm.

Flat surfaces with clear guidance
02

Sloping

Guides the operator to create accurate slopes and sections while significantly reducing manual layout and checking work.

Consistent batters and sections
03

Trenching

Define the trench and allow the system to generate a guided path for V-shaped or rectangular sections.

Clear trench geometry and depth
04

Parameter Check

Quickly verifies important equipment parameters to help maintain reliable performance and correct machine configuration.

Fast verification before work begins
Terrain Pilot Software

Minimal setup. Maximum clarity.

Visual data is presented in a simple, operator-focused interface so the next action is always clear.

Product Overview

Simple to install. Ready to work.

Terrain Pilot is designed for fast one-person installation and dependable day-to-day operation.

Built by the original ApeSurvey team, the system delivers professional stability and reliability without complex setup. It operates plug-and-play without lengthy debugging or calibration.

The GNSS receiver uses a magnetic mount for quick transfer between compatible machines. No welding, permanent modification or complex wiring is required.

One-person installation
No welding or permanent modification
Magnetic GNSS receiver mount
Video guide GNSS receiver installation
Setup type Quick installation