Caterpillar Inc.
HYBRID CONTROL FOR A BACKHOE LOADER

Abstract:

A backhoe loader has a backhoe assembly and a loader assembly. The backhoe loader has first and second control sticks configured to output a first set of electronic signals and a second set of electronic signals, respectively. In some arrangements, the first and second set of electronic signals are used to control operation of the backhoe assembly. In other arrangements, the first set of electronic signals is used to control operation of the loader assembly. In still other arrangements, the first set of electronic signals is used to control operation of the loader assembly and the second set of electronic signals is used to control operation of the backhoe assembly.