Develon have launched a new Electric joystick steering feature available now for the DL280-7 wheel loader. It allows the operator to steer comfortably with one hand. Particularly when the job involves a lot of steering, joystick steering saves energy and makes the job less physically demanding, as short movements on the ergonomically shaped joystick replace turning the steering wheel. The left arm remains comfortably on the armrest, and as the direction of travel can be changed with a switch on the control unit, the left hand remains on the joystick even when changing direction.

Develon DL280-7 Joystick

The system comes with a range of sensitivity settings within the Develon smart touch screens:

  • High – with more responsiveness when manoeuvring in tight spaces
  • Medium
  • Low – more precisely for travel at high speed

The systems comes with a series of recommendations:

  • Never activate the electric steering joystick when traveling on a public road. Always use the steering wheel to drive the machine.
  • Adapt response in line with travel speed.
  • Lower sensitivity for better controllability at higher speed.
Develon Joystick
The system comes with a range of sensitivity settings