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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 1996
Filed:
Mar. 16, 1995
Mark A Steffen, Goodfield, IL (US);
Lynn A Sutton, Kewanee, IL (US);
Gregory K Stuckey, Knightdale, NC (US);
Rex N Johnsen, Princeton, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
All wheel steer work vehicles are useful for working in conditions which require greater maneuverability and traction. When simultaneous work operations and steering is required, a control having both functions is required. The subject vehicle includes a steering wheel for steering a first pair of wheels, an implement lever for controlling the implement work functions, and a switch means for steering a second pair of wheels mounted on the implement lever. This arrangement of components provides simultaneous movement of a work mechanism and steering of the second pair of wheels using only one hand of an operator.