Mustang Manufacturing Co. Inc., Owatonna, Minn., has added a new control option to its mid-sized skid-steer loaders. The dual joystick pilot controls are available for model 2076 and 2086 skid steers.
The Mustang dual joystick pilot controls operate drive functions with the left joystick and loader lift/tilt functions with the right joystick. Push buttons on the controls offer additional functions. The optional horn and two-speed drive are operated by buttons on the left joystick; the optional Hydraglide Ride Control and float function are operated by buttons on the right joystick.
Hydraglide Ride Control is a load suspension system designed to stabilize the load when traveling at higher speeds and on rough terrain. It comes standard with the new dual joystick pilot controls.
Operators using the new joystick controls will be able to use a yellow proportional thumb switch to control the variable flow auxiliary hydraulic pump. With this switch, the operator will be able to optimize the hydraulic flow for each attachment and application without the need to reduce engine and travel speeds, according to a press release from Mustang. For continuous flow, the operator moves the switch to the desired flow rate position and sets it by pressing a red trigger button. This allows continuous flow without the need to keep the switch pressed.