iDig CONNECT 2D System
with Excavator License
Precise Grade Guidance. Simple. Fast. Proven.
Real-time depth and slope guidance delivered straight to the cab — from solar-powered, magnetic, completely wireless sensors that install in an afternoon and move between machines in minutes. No cables. No welding. No base station. No grade checker standing in the hole.
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iDig CONNECT 2D System with Excavator License
What this price buys, plainly. This package is 2D — it works to grade from a rotary laser or a benchmark you shoot, and that is the most accurate the system gets at ± 3/8 inch. A rotary laser is not included; we sell them and will match one to your working range. It steps up to 2D+ — and on to 3D — by adding a SpotMan rover or rover kit, or by using the GPS you already own — there is no further iDig licence to buy for 2D+. Full 3D does need a licence (CT1503D Lite or CT151full 3D). Either way the sensors, the bargraph and the tablet all stay — nothing you buy today gets replaced. Call 1-877-866-5721 if you already own a laser or a rover and we will check it against this.
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Everything You Need To Dig To Grade
- CT700iDig CONNECT System — factory part number 14000700
- BT4072 × Bluetooth Mini Angle Sensor Kits — solar rechargeable, magnetic mount
- BT4111 × Bluetooth Combo Angle / Laser Sensor Kit
- BT4081 × 2D Bluetooth Mini 2D/3D Chassis Sensor Kit — automatic pitch and roll compensation
- CT156Excavator License — factory part number 14000156, one-time fee, included in this package
- 7″ sunlight-readable tablet — 7″ sunlight-readable screen, 800 × 480 px
- LED bargraph in-cab guidance display
- CONNECT software, v5 — ships 2D, steps up to 2D+ and 3D
One System.
Multiple Machines.
Get more from one machine-control investment.
iDig's wireless, solar-powered sensor technology gives contractors the flexibility to use the same machine-control system across compatible excavators and skid steers.
Move the system from machine to machine without permanently wiring it into just one piece of equipment.
Skid steer use requires the Skid Steer software license (CT157) — see the software table below.
What is 2D Machine Control?
Sensors on the boom, stick, bucket and machine body track exactly where your cutting edge is — 100 times a second. Set your grade once, and the cab tells you where the bucket is against it on every pass.
Set your reference
Shoot a benchmark, catch a laser, or take a GPS elevation. Then dial in the target depth, elevation or slope you need. That reference is held for the whole excavation.
Dig and watch the bargraph
Green, red and orange LEDs sit in your field of vision and tell you whether the cutting edge is above, below or on grade — without looking away from the work or stopping the machine.
Hit grade the first time
No climbing out to check with a tape or a grade rod. No grade checker standing in the hole. No over-excavation to backfill and pay for twice.
System Components
Control Box — 7″ Tablet
A rugged 7″ tablet (800 × 480 px) running iDig's patented software, built with and for excavator operators. Level surface, single or dual slope, dig reach and side distance, height alert and measuring tape all live on one interface. It sits in a cradle and transfers between machines.
LED Bargraph
An assistant that sits in your field of vision. Green, red and orange LEDs tell you where the cutting edge is against grade without looking away from the work, plus extra LEDs for tilt and rotate when a supported tiltrotator is fitted.
Wireless Solar Sensors
Solar-rechargeable, IP67 waterproof, 55×75×25 mm to 70×100×25 mm. They snap onto the machine on magnetic plates and unclip to move to the next one. The combo sensor doubles as a laser receiver for elevation reference.
Wireless, Solar, and Built To Grow
These are the things CONNECT does that a conventional 2D system does not.
Completely Wireless
Sensors communicate over Bluetooth 5 and run on solar-rechargeable batteries. Nothing is welded to the machine and no cables are run — which is why installation takes one to two hours instead of a day in a shop.
100 Measurements Per Second
CONNECT reads position 100 times a second — ten times the rate of a conventional 1-axis 2D system — across multi-axis sensors. That is what makes the guidance feel immediate rather than laggy behind the bucket.
One System, The Whole Fleet
The sensors unclip and move to another excavator in about five minutes. The control box stores up to 100 machines with up to 100 bucket profiles each, so a second machine needs only an additional sensor plate kit.
Tilt and Rotate Ready
The bargraph carries additional LEDs for tilt and rotate information. iDig currently supports Steelwrist, Engcon, Rototilt, AMI, Kinshofer/NOX, Oil Quick, HOLP and HKS tiltrotators.
Remote Support and Updates
With the Bluetooth/WiFi adapter the system takes remote support sessions and software updates in the field — no trip to a dealer, no machine downtime.
Scales To Full 3D
CONNECT 2D+ steps up to CONNECT 2D PROJECT and then to full CONNECT 3D through software licenses alone. The hardware you buy today is the hardware you keep.
Machine Applications
Earthworks, foundations, technical trenches, platforms, roads and utility networks, landscaping, augers, urban planning, green areas, swimming pools, drainage and parking lots.
Trenching
Hold consistent trench depth across long runs for utilities, drainage and foundations. Eliminate over-excavation and cut the backfill material you buy back.
Foundation Work
Consistent footing depth across the whole building pad. Every corner and edge meets specification without repeated manual checks.
Pond & Basin Excavation
Retention ponds, detention basins and water features dug to exact depth and slope with no stakes and no string lines.
Slope & Batter Work
Cut precise batter angles on embankments, channels and roadside slopes. The display shows the current angle and guides the operator to target in real time.
Everyday Excavation
Flat, single slope or dual slope, long axis, typical cross-section, dig distances and depths. Tape measure mode reads vertical and horizontal distance and slope percentage between points.
Height Alert
A configurable height alarm warns the operator of overhead restrictions before the boom finds them — power lines, bridges, structures and low clearances.
Why 2D is the Right Starting Point
For most contractors, 2D machine control delivers the best return on investment — lower cost, faster setup, and immediate productivity gains on everyday excavation work.
Lower Entry Cost
2D systems cost significantly less than full GPS/GNSS setups, which puts real machine control within reach of contractors of any size. The return is typically measured in weeks, not years.
No Base Station Required
2D control works entirely from the onboard sensors — no GPS base station, no correction network subscription, no satellite dependency. It works anywhere, any time.
Fast Setup on Every Job
Set your target depth or slope in seconds from the in-cab display. Move site to site without reconfiguring a complex system — dial in your grade and go.
Easy for Any Operator
The display is designed for operators, not surveyors. New operators reach full productivity in a single day, and experienced operators immediately work faster and more accurately.
Add Capability When The Work Asks For It
These are real capabilities and they are excellent. Each is a one-time software license on the control box you already own — no new hardware, no new system. We list them separately, with their part numbers and prices, so you know exactly what is in your package today and what is there when you want it.
Dynamic Laser Catch
Catch the laser without stopping or repositioning the machine. No interruption, no shuffling to find the beam — you keep digging.
On a 2D excavator this is the one to add. Your whole reference in 2D is the laser plane, so every time the receiver loses the beam you stop, reposition and re-catch it. Dynamic Laser Catch takes that out of the day. It is the licence that pays for itself fastest on this package, and we would rather tell you that up front than let you find out in a month.
CT155One-time software licence — $820
Swing Boom Assistance
Activates the swing function from the joystick button with no extra sensors required, and lets you set bench height from the cab at the press of a button.
CT145One-time software licence$990Call to purchase 1-877-866-5721
Attachments
Adds tilt bucket, dozer blade, auger and clamshell support. A tilt bucket needs one additional sensor on CONNECT, where a conventional 2D system needs two.
CT154One-time software licence$3,700Call to purchase 1-877-866-5721
Read this before you buy. Dynamic Laser Catch and Swing Boom Assistance appear in iDig's brochure under “Outstanding Features,” and the swing description notes that it needs “no extra sensors.” That is true — they are software, not hardware. But neither is included in this package price. They are separate one-time licenses, listed with their own part numbers in the software table further down this page.
CONNECT Software — One-Time Licenses
Every license below is a one-time fee for CONNECT systems running v5 software. TOUCH 2D does not use these — its software is included with the system.
| Part No. | Model | License | Applies To | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14000156 | CT156 | Excavator License | CONNECT with v5 software — included in the package at the top of this page | $4,700 |
| 14000157 | CT157 | Skid Steer Software | CONNECT with v5 software | $3,700 |
| 14000154 | CT154 | Attachments Software | CONNECT with v5 software — tilt bucket, blade, auger, clamshell | $3,700 |
| 14000145 | CT145 | Swing Boom Assistance | CONNECT with v5 software | $990 |
| 14000155 | CT155 | Dynamic Laser Catch | CONNECT with v5 software | $820 |
| 14000150 | CT150 | 3D Lite Software | Step up from 2D to 3D Lite | $2,025 |
| 14000151 | CT151 | 3D Software | 3D license for CT700 and CT701 | $5,500 |
| 14000137 | CT137 | 3D Lite to 3D | Step up from 3D Lite to full 3D | $4,000 |
Specifications
| Power supply — sensors | Solar rechargeable battery |
|---|---|
| Sensor protection | IP67 waterproof |
| Sensor size range | 55 × 75 × 25 mm to 70 × 100 × 25 mm |
| Sensor communication | Bluetooth 5 |
| Position update rate | 100 Hz (100 measurements per second) |
| Sensor capability | Multi-axis |
| Memory | Up to 100 machines, up to 100 buckets per machine |
| Operating temperature | −20 °C to 70 °C (−4 °F to 158 °F) |
| Tablet screen | 7″ — 800 × 480 px |
| Power input | 9 V – 27 V, cigarette lighter |
| Installation time | 1 – 2 hours (self-install) |
| Move between machines | About 5 minutes, with an additional machine kit |
| Height references | Ground, laser, GPS, single/dual grade plane with GPS |
| Tilt bucket option | +1 sensor |
| Warranty | 1 year (optional extension available) |
Specifications from the iDig CONNECT 2D & 3D brochure and the iDig North America TOUCH 2D vs CONNECT product comparison, current as of September 2026.
The Six Systems
These are the hardware systems on their own. TOUCH 2D ships ready to work. CONNECT systems are licensed separately — see the software table below, or buy the CONNECT 2D Excavator Package at the top of this page, which already has the excavator license priced in.
| Part No. | Model | System | Sensors | Software | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13003701 | XD610 | iDig TOUCH 2D Excavator Guidance System | 2× XD407 · 1× XD411 · 1× BT408 | Included | $10,900 |
| 13003703 | XD611 | iDig TOUCH 2D Excavator Guidance System with Big Combo | 2× XD407 · 1× XD437 · 1× BT408 | Included | $11,525 |
| iDig-CT700-CT156 | CT700 + CT156 | iDig CONNECT 2D with Excavator License YOU ARE HERE | 2× BT407 · 1× BT411 · 1× BT408 | Excavator | $13,775 |
| iDig-CT700-CT157 | CT700 + CT157 | iDig CONNECT 2D+ with Skid Steer Software | 2× BT407 · 1× BT411 · 1× BT408 | Skid steer | $13,450 |
| iDig-CT700-CT156-CT157 | CT700 + both | iDig CONNECT 2D+ Combo System | 2× BT407 · 1× BT411 · 1× BT408 | Excavator + skid steer | $16,995 |
| 14000701 | CT701 | iDig CONNECT 2D+ Big Combo System | 2× BT407 · 1× BT437 · 1× BT408 | License required | Call |
SpotMan GNSS — Height Reference and Rover In One
Pair CONNECT 2D+ with SpotMan and the GNSS receiver replaces the laser as your height reference — then detaches from the machine and works as a pole-mounted survey rover. Surveying, setting out and volume calculation, without a separate crew.
- IP67 dustproof and waterproof, rated to survive a 2 m (6.5 ft) pole drop
- Calibration-free IMU tilt compensation, free from magnetic interference
- Up to 1,408 signals — GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS
- Built-in SIM slot for 4G, plus UHF radio, WiFi and Bluetooth
- Up to 34 hours RTK rover / 16 hours base, with external power support
- Configurable as a base station to broadcast corrections across the site
- Runs iPoint Android software for survey, stakeout and volumes
CT140T-KSpotMan Rover Kit — receiver, pole and case. Required when you step up to 3D, and the same unit doubles as your survey rover. Call 1-877-866-5721 for pricing.
Stepping up to 2D+ or 3D? Either unit below becomes your height reference in place of the laser — and on an excavator running a GPS rover, the machine reads satellites rather than the laser plane. Both are one-time purchases with no iDig licence to add for 2D+.
Already own a base station or rover? Call 1-877-866-5721 and we will check yours against the system before you buy anything.
Three Packages. One Set Of Hardware.
This is the Excavator Package — it lets you run iDig on your excavator for 2D work on the job site. Below it are two more: one built strictly for a skid steer or track loader, and a combo that lets you run iDig on both machines from the same control box.
Every package below includes the complete CT700 system — control box, LED bargraph and all four wireless solar sensors — plus a one-time software licence. The licence is bought once. There is no subscription and no annual fee.
✓ Your selection
iDig CONNECT 2D System with Excavator License
CT700hardware $9,750 + CT156one-time licence $4,700
Retail $14,450 — you save $675
Priced as 2D — works from a rotary laser or a benchmark. Steps up to 2D+ by adding a base station or GPS rover — no further iDig licence needed. Full 3D does need one.
View the skid steer package →
iDig CONNECT 2D+ System with Skid Steer Software
CT700hardware $9,750 + CT157one-time licence $3,700
2D+ operation — a skid steer works from satellites, so a base station or GPS package is required. Upgradeable to 3D with a licence.
View the COMBO package →
iDig CONNECT COMBO System — 2D Excavator + 2D+ Skid Steer
CT700hardware $9,750 + CT156 + CT157one-time licence $8,400
Retail $18,150 — you save $1,155
2D on the excavator, 2D+ on the skid steer. The skid steer side will not operate without a base station or GPS package. Upgradeable to 3D with a licence.
Side by side
| Package | Part number | Guides | CT700 hardware | One-time licence | Our price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iDig CONNECT 2D System with Excavator LicenseYOU ARE HERE | iDig-CT700-CT156 | Excavator Priced as 2D · 2D+/3D ready |
$9,750 | $4,700 | $13,775.00 save $675 |
| Skid Steer Software | iDig-CT700-CT157 | Skid steer / track loader 2D+ · base station or GPS required |
$9,750 | $3,700 | $13,450.00 |
| iDig CONNECT COMBO System — 2D Excavator + 2D+ Skid Steer | iDig-CT700-CT156-CT157 | Excavator and skid steer 2D excavator · 2D+ skid steer · base station or GPS required |
$9,750 | $8,400 | $16,995.00 save $1,155 |
The licence unlocks a machine type, not a single machine — the control box stores up to 100 machines. Adding a second machine of a type you are already licensed for needs an Additional Machine Kit (BT531), not another licence.
It starts at 2D. It does not end there.
What this page prices is 2D. The system works to grade from a rotary laser or a benchmark you shoot, and for most contractors that is the whole job. The package above is complete as sold — the one thing it does not include is the rotary laser it works from, and we sell those too.
The same hardware steps up twice, and both steps are a software licence on the tablet you already own. Nothing you buy today gets replaced or traded in. What does change is how the machine knows where grade is, and that is what the three modes below are really about.
2D — what you are buying
Reference: a rotary laser, or a benchmark you shoot once.
Accuracy: ± 3/8 inch. The most accurate of the three.
Needs: a rotary laser. 2D works by catching a rotating laser plane — the BT411 combo sensor on the stick is the receiver that reads it. A laser is not included in this price. We sell them, so ask and we will match one to your working range.
Excavator only. A skid steer cannot run 2D.
2D+ — the same work, from satellites
Reference: GPS. No laser to set up, no benching, and no walking the machine back to a benchmark.
Accuracy: about 1 inch — roughly the width of a golf ball. Slightly less accurate than the laser.
Needs: a base station or GPS rover. No further iDig licence — the hardware is what unlocks it. Buy the $6,250 rover kit and the rover’s own iPoint software is included; buy the $5,250 receiver on its own and that software is separate. That is the $1,000.
3D — working to a design
Reference: GPS, plus an engineer's design model loaded into the tablet.
Accuracy: about 1 inch, the same as 2D+.
Needs: a base station or GPS package, plus the 3D licence — CT1503D Lite or CT151full 3D, both priced in the software table below — and a CAD or LandXML file for the job.
Worth knowing before you spend the money. People assume GPS is the more accurate option. It is not. The laser holds a tighter line, and 2D is the cheapest of the three. What GPS buys you is freedom — no laser to set up or move, no re-benching, and the receiver works anywhere on the site. That is why a skid steer has to use it, and why on an excavator it is a choice rather than a requirement.
Start Here. Step Up When The Work Demands It.
CONNECT is one hardware platform. Moving from 2D+ to 2D PROJECT to full 3D is a software license, not a new system — so the money you spend today stays in the machine.
| Capability | CONNECT 2D+ | CONNECT 2D PROJECT | CONNECT 3D |
|---|---|---|---|
| This page | ★ THIS SYSTEM | — | — |
| Dynamic algorithm (laser catch, swing boom) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Intuitive user interface | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wireless sensor communication | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-machine compatibility | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Single GNSS positioning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Internet base station correction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dig with or without designs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Create 3D in-field designs | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Point, line and surface creation (3D) | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3D design imports (DXF, LandXML) | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Large-scale projects (5+ projects over 500 m) | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| 3D visualisation of design & bucket | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Files per project | NA | 1 | Limited by memory |
| Projects in control box | NA | 5 | Limited by memory |
| Max project size | NA | 22,500 m² / 500 m | Limited by memory |
What The Price Includes
How CONNECT is licensed, in one line. The hardware is bought once. What it is allowed to guide is unlocked by a one-time software license per machine type — excavator, or skid steer. The package at the top of this page already includes the Excavator License, so the price shown there is a complete, working system for an excavator. Nothing further is required.
Everything in the software table further down is optional and can be added any time, on the same control box. You are not choosing it now.
TOUCH 2D vs CONNECT 2D+
Both are wireless, solar and self-installed. This is where they part company.
| Capability | TOUCH 2D | CONNECT 2D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Machines it guides | Excavator only | Excavator, skid steer and track loader |
| Operating modes | 2D — laser or benchmark | 2D, 2D+ (GPS), and 3D with a licence |
| Runs a skid steer | NA | ✓ with CT157, in 2D+ or 3D |
| Sensor capability | 1 axis | Multi-axis |
| Position update rate | 10 Hz | 100 Hz |
| Sensor communication | WiFi 2.4 GHz | Bluetooth 5 |
| Installation time | 1–2 hours | 1–2 hours |
| Height reference — ground | ✓ | ✓ |
| Height reference — laser | ✓ | ✓ |
| Height reference — GPS | NA | ✓ |
| Single / dual grade plane with GPS | NA | ✓ |
| Swing boom option | NA | ✓ |
| Remote support via Bluetooth/WiFi adapter | NA | ✓ |
| Remote software update | NA | ✓ |
| Sun shading | NA | ✓ |
| Vertical dig distance | NA | ✓ |
| Define bench known elevation | NA | ✓ |
| Tilt bucket option | +2 sensors | +1 sensor |
| Scales up to 2D PROJECT / 3D | NA | ✓ |
NA = not applicable to that model. Source: iDig North America, TOUCH 2D vs CONNECT product comparison, September 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I add Dynamic Laser Catch to a 2D excavator?
Yes — on a 2D system we recommend it. In 2D your entire height reference is the rotary laser plane, so every time the receiver loses the beam you stop, reposition the machine and re-catch it. Dynamic Laser Catch (CT155) lets the system catch the laser without stopping or repositioning, which removes that interruption from the working day. It is a one-time software licence on the control box you already own — no new hardware — and it is the licence that pays for itself fastest on this package.
Do I need a software license for every excavator I put this on?
Are Dynamic Laser Catch and Swing Boom included?
What is the difference between TOUCH 2D and CONNECT 2D+?
Do the sensors need wiring or welding to my machine?
What happens when the sensors run out of sun?
Can I add 3D later, or do I buy a new system?
Will it work with my tiltrotator?
Does it need a GPS base station or a correction subscription?
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SpotMan GNSS Rover Kit Brochure
Specifications, what is included and how the SpotMan GNSS rover works with iPoint and iDig machine control.
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TOUCH 2D vs CONNECT
Every capability, feature and application side by side across all four configurations.
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TOUCH 2D Brochure
Full product brochure for the wireless, solar-powered TOUCH 2D system.
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CONNECT 2D & 3D Brochure
Specifications and the full comparison across CONNECT 2D+, 2D PROJECT and 3D.
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iDig 2D & 3D Wireless Excavator Machine Control
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