Excavator controls

[kp100]

I was used to Cat or ISO I believe they are called in my old excavator. I just bought a kobeclo and its controls are the other style, Deere like.
Anyone know how big a job to switch the SK60 over to what I am used to?
Thanks

 

[Bill Lisbon]

Most excavators have a lever to switch controls, it may be below the seat. Check to see if your's does.

 

[Billy NY]

Usually a divert-er valve in the hyd. system, the last Kobelco I ran it was in a side compartment towards the counterweight.

I was on a new CX75 Case a few weeks ago, the divert-er valve was by your feet if sitting in the seat.

If you are used to one, sure throws you off to try the other, I can only use the CAT set up, its dangerous to try the other style, as if you have a laborer nearby, or working in a trench, one wrong move is all it takes.

 

[kp100]

Thanks. I will have to check those 2 locations. Does anyone know if the dealer runs the serial number will that option show up? I know with Cat equipment everything shows as well as work done on that machine at a Cat dealer.

 

[wilko]

Older machines usually don't have a pattern changer, a dealer should be able to tell you which of the hoses from the controls to the valve body to swap to change the pattern to Cat.