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William Staidl

Michael G Kean

Todd F Velde

Aaron R Kenkel

David J Myers

Brett S Graham

Michael R Gratton

Grant R Henn

Thomas L Kennedy

Kevin W Campbell

Dustin T Staade

Mary B Wigginton

Keith J Lensing

Joseph R Keene

A multiple mode operational system for a work machine may comprise a frame, a ground-engaging mechanism coupled to the frame, an attachment, an object detector, and a multiple mode control system. The multiple mode control system may include a control device and a controller receiving a signal from the control device. The controller may have a first operational mode and a second operational mode. The first operational mode may enable a first sensitivity response to the control device and the second operational mode may enable a second sensitivity response to the control device. The controller may be configured to receive an object signal from the object detector and modify the operational mode of the controller based on a detected distance of the object from a reference point.

Multiple mode operational system and method with object detection

A work machine that has a chassis, a payload section, a controller, a payload sensor in communication with the controller, and an orientation sensor that identifies the orientation of the work machine to the controller. The controller determines a center of gravity for the work machine considering a payload weight identified by the payload sensor and sends an alert when the location of the center of gravity and the orientation of the work machine create an unstable condition.

Vehicle stability warning system

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William Staidl