How to Use Wheeled Excavator Joystick Steering

If you want to cut down on fatigue and save a bit of time, joystick steering could be the solution. Instead of steering with the wheel and then moving your hands back to the joysticks to control implements, you can keep your hands in one place.

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Our video about Cat® wheeled excavator joystick steering shows you just how easy it is to turn the feature on and then immediately get to work.

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As you see in the video, the joystick steering feature is simple to use. It could be just what you need to get your work done. 
 

HOW TO TURN ON WHEELED EXCAVATOR JOYSTICK STEERING [00:33]

  1. Press the joystick steering button on the right control panel.

  2. You’ll see the button’s indicator light turn on. 

  3. Use the left joystick thumb wheel to turn your excavator.

  4. Press the button again to turn joystick steering off.

 

HOW TO USE JOYSTICK STEERING [00:40]

The feature works in gears 1-2, when you’re operating up to 9 mph (15 km/h). If your cab is facing forward, steering works as expected. That means when you move the thumb wheel to the left, your machine turns to the left.

But if your cab is facing backward, steering and travel speed pedal functions are reversed.

Remember: Always refer to your Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM) for guidance on maintenance, safety, settings, features and more.

To learn more about joystick steering and how to use other features on your wheeled excavators, Caterpillar offers extensive operator training through Equipment Training Solutions.

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