For many operators, Manual Control remains the standard for operating a backhoe loader. On this system, both the excavator and loader controls are manual floor-mounted levers.
At JCB we recognise that some more traditional operators still prefer this way of working and indeed, can use it to achieve superb levels of productivity. So we continue to offer this system that so many know and love.
Manual Control offers a choice of three control patterns: JCB X (Diagonal); SAE+ (boom left, dipper right) and ISO+ (dipper left, boom right), the last of which is based on excavator and mini excavator control patterns.
HOW IT WORKS
- Two floor-mounted levers control the excavator operations, providing excellent feel and feedback of the hydraulics, while the loader is operated via a manual floor-mounted control lever to the right hand.
- To operate the excavator auxiliary circuit (eg hammer) the left foot pushes the floor button, and lifts off to stop.
- To operate the Extradig the right foot pushes a rocker pedal – forwards out, backwards in.
- To operate the 6-in-1, use the shadow lever next to the loader control lever.