“We saw ROI on our productivity in less than a month. It was probably four weeks to six weeks on fuel savings alone.”
– Martin Dillon, Senior Business & Operations Manager, Lhoist
DirtMate:
Grade checks, machine tracking, and field positioning.
One device.
DirtMate GNSS receivers give teams real-time surface data, machine telematics, and field positioning, all synced instantly to Propeller. See what your machines are doing, check grade in the field, and capture points with everything connected between the field and the office in real time.
How to use DirtMate GNSS receivers
Built for the changing worksite, DirtMate GNSS Receivers swap roles on demand. Mount it on a machine, run it as a base, or put it on a pole for RTK workflows. Whatever the task, DirtMate delivers high-precision results in real time and syncs everything back to Propeller so the office and the field stay aligned.
Real-time site positioning
DirtMate RTK delivers accurate positions for checking grade, staking out, and capturing points. Synced instantly back to your Propeller platform.
Machine telematics
Attach a DirtMate unit to active machines to capture high-precision location, elevation, and machine data
In-cab guidance
DirtMate RTK gives operators in-cab visibility of designs and live position, so they can rough grade flat surfaces and stay oriented on the map while they work.
Position monitor
Monitor elevation changes of structures or fixed objects with centimeter-level accuracy, maintaining a historical record
Base station
Use a static DirtMate unit as a reference base station to enhance GPS accuracy for drone surveys, machine surfaces and RTK tools
DirtMate GNSS receiver tech specs
Packing dual-frequency GNSS and an onboard IMU into one compact sensor, DirtMate turns active machines into its own survey crew. Stream live insights straight to a shared map. No extra surveyor, no extra steps. Here are the specs that make it possible.
See DirtMate in action
Real-time solutions to the toughest challenges on site
Real-time operator efficiency
Cut idle time with real-time machine oversight
Automatic load/dump counters
Track and report on cycle times, load count, and dumps automatically
Daily reports
Receive automated daily reports summarizing key efficiency metrics
Run/idle time
Monitor daily run and idle times on active machines
Live machine location
Visualize machine activity on the map to optimize haul routes
Utilization history
Benchmark efficiency metrics against your company’s average
Daily progress tracking
Verify your daily production with continuous capture
Generate new surfaces every 30 minutes
Create new surfaces wherever your machines are actively working
Track and report on daily cut/fill volume
Automatically create end-of-day surfaces that enable daily progress reports without the need for surveyors or drones
Daily automatic earthwork takeoff
Pick a region of the project and finish or sub-grade design for daily take-off reports from DirtMate surfaces
Keep surface elevation on record
Track changes in elevation at specific points across multiple surveys for historical comparison
Position monitoring
Monitor the elevation of any machine, object, or terrain
Achieve 1/10ft (3 cm) accuracy
Track elevation changes with centimeter-level precision
Monitor structural movement
Stay informed about the position of walls and other structures, even in challenging environments
Dynamic position tracking
Monitor the real-time location and movement of structures to identify potential risks or inefficiencies
Historical positioning data
Record and analyze position data over time to improve maintenance, planning, and site management
Real-time progress tracking
Real-time answers when you need them
Compare to design surfaces
Spot cut/fill differences on the ground while work is happening
Stake out points and lines
Put layouts where they need to be, faster and with fewer back-and-forths
Capture points
Record installed locations and sync them to Propeller as a timestamped record
Measure lines and areas
Get accurate distance, slope, and area measurements on demand
Live fleet visibility
See your machines elevation and keep up to date with what’s happening across the site in real time
Lhoist boosted operational efficiency by 22% with DirtMate GNSS receivers
Martin Dillon, P.E., Lhoist’s Senior Business and Operations Manager, was tasked with finding a way to track productivity, reduce idle time, and increase efficiency. That’s when he found DirtMate.
“We can see the yardage moved on a daily basis, allowing us to adjust equipment per site to keep each job efficient. DirtMate helps our crews in the field stay on track and see where they’re at.”
– Jonathan Ensz, CEO, Dirks Enterprises
“DirtMates immediately increased our civil work task efficiencies in less than a day. Being able to see all the equipment, how it is moving and where it is moving changes the game in operational efficiency.”
– Kasen Huwa, Director, Huwa Enterprises
“We love being able to see our DirtMate equipment moving around on the map and go, ‘I wonder if we can increase efficiency that way?’ People who aren’t normally tech savvy are looking at site maps to come up with new ideas.”
– Marshall Dow, CEO, Silver Creek Materials
Ready for real-time insights on your site?
DirtMate FAQs
The 2.4 GHz WiFi range is approximately 800 meters, limited by legal transmission power. The 900 MHz WiFi HaLow range has a reliable range up to ~800 ft (245m) in typical conditions.
The DirtMate Management App (DMMA) gives you a dedicated dashboard for each device, including firmware visibility, GNSS correction source display, and device health — accessible from your browser.
The receiver is IP66/IP68 weather-resistant.
Receiver: -40°C to +85°C
Battery charging: 0°C to 55°C
Battery discharging: -20°C to 60°C
The receiver has an integrated 5/8″ thread for standard surveying tripods and poles. A 420 stainless steel bracket with adhesive strips is included. An optional rail-mounting kit is available for pipes or handrails.
DirtMate uses the u-blox LARA-L6004D Global Cat 4 LTE modem, compatible with 4G, LTE, and 3G.
The modem is certified by global standards and carriers, including AT&T and Verizon. Full certifications at launch include AT&T and PTCRB.
The internal battery can last up to 24 hours on a single charge. If set to sleep overnight, the battery life can extend significantly—up to two days for the receiver and four days for the PowerPack without any charge or solar input.
The DirtMate receiver (48.6 Wh) charges in ~3 hours with a >25 W power supply.
Yes, DirtMates can be configured to only collect data during certain hours of the day, and then sleep for the remainder.
If the temperature is outside the recommended range (0°C–55°C for charging), the system pauses charging but continues to supply power. The battery will completely cease to discharge outside the range of -20C to 60C. Extended exposure to extreme temperatures can shorten battery lifespan.