Deere Brinqs Joysticks to Grader Control

摘要

John Deere distinguishes its new electronically controlled Grade-Pro motor graders from the only competitive joystick controls - on Caterpillar's M-Series graders - by mimicking traditional control-lever layout, replacing hydraulic levers with armrest-mounted electronic joysticks. Another unique feature: Deere's G Series offers buyers a choice of either hydraulic or electronic levers. rnDeere's Customer Advocate Groups rn(groups of customers consulted extensively on machine designs) wanted clearer sight lines to the moldboard and less demand for the operator to move around in the seat. The electro-hydraulic control scheme on the new G-Series Grade-Pro machines minimizes the center console and allows operators to adjust themselves into the optimum ergo- rnnomic position. They not only see more of what's going on at the blade but they stay fresh and alert longer. Arraying the electronic joysticks like conventional hydraulic levers means today's blade hands can quickly adapt to the new controls.