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Selectable Joystick Controls Now Available on Bobcat S130 and T140 Loaders

WEST FARGO, N.D. — October 2006

With selectable joystick controls (SJC) now available on Bobcat® S130 and T140 loaders, operators can have drive and hydraulic controls at their hands and receive the advantages of having speed and horsepower management. SJC is already available on larger skid-steer and compact track loader models from Bobcat Company, a diversified industrial firm.

For operators accustomed to different styles of loaders, the SJC option allows them to choose between "ISO" or conventional skid-steer "H" control patterns. The controls make the loaders more user-friendly because operators can choose the driving style they prefer.

Bobcat is the only manufacturer that offers SJC that is electrically switchable from the cab. When the Bobcat SJC switch is in the "ISO" position, the left joystick operates the drive functions, and the right joystick controls the lift and tilt functions. In the "H" position, the left joystick controls the left wheels and lift arm functions, while the right joystick controls the right wheels and the attachment tilt functions.

SJC can be extremely beneficial in minimizing operator fatigue because operators will be more comfortable using their preferred control pattern. The option also features horsepower management to maximize pushing and digging power and hand engine speed controls with an accelerator foot pedal.
The speed management feature, which can be activated from inside the cab, provides more consistent loader and attachment performance while minimizing the strain on operators.

With speed management, operators can simply "dial in" their required travel speed in small increments from 0 to 7 mph, while maintaining driveline torque and full hydraulic power. Rather than having to continually hold the joystick in the same exact position to maintain a constant travel speed, operators can now achieve this level of performance while having full joystick movement.

Bobcat representatives say speed management will be extremely useful to customers such as landscapers and asphalt contractors who run certain attachments at a slower travel speed for an extended time. For example, landscapers can use the feature when operating such attachments as the box blade, landplane, trencher or vibratory roller for several hours to prepare the soil. In the asphalt construction market, the feature will be excellent for operating attachments like planers and wheel saws, which are often run at slow speeds for top attachment performance.

Among the benefits of speed management are reduced operator fatigue, increased daily production, reduced fuel consumption and more precise control of machine movement. Daily production is increased because the balancing of both power and speed reduces the chance of stalling the machine and sacrificing attachment productivity. Operators can also utilize speed management to increase precision when performing other jobs, such as when hooking up attachments, working in tight areas, loading and unloading trucks or placing pallets.

QuickLook: Selectable Joystick Controls

  • Now available on Bobcat S130 skid-steer loader and T140 compact track loader with selectable joystick controls (SJC), in addition to larger loader models
  • Choose between "ISO" or conventional skid-steer "H" control patterns
  • Minimizes operator fatigue
  • Horsepower management maximizes pushing and digging power
  • Hand engine speed control with accelerator foot pedal
  • Speed management feature permits slower travel speeds with full joystick movement, ensuring more consistent attachment performance
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