Cat^® Skid Steer Loader: Work Tool Positioner

Precision, Again and Again.

In building and construction, precision means quality. Caterpillar skid steer loaders have a feature that can maximize efficiency with the click of a joystick. The Caterpillar work tool positioner makes tasks easier, allowing operators to return a skid steer attachment to a previously selected angle for a consistent result.

Using the work tool positioner is simple. Once the angle of a Caterpillar skid steer attachment has been determined, the operator can just press and hold the trigger on the machine’s right-hand joystick and wait for the positioner icon to flash on the dashboard display. The attachment will now return to that angle when the machine is in position and the right-hand trigger has been pressed again. The work tool positioner makes jobs easier and allows operators to be more productive.

Whether an operator is spreading material or digging a trench, the number of trips taken makes a big difference. The accuracy made possible by a work tool positioner cuts down on the number of trips an operator must make to complete a job. Time is money, and a feature like the work tool positioner can prove valuable over the life of the equipment, allowing teams to accomplish more tasks in a day.

The work tool positioner can be used with many of the tools and attachments in the Caterpillar skid steer loader portfolio to increase productivity. These are just some of the attachments businesses can use to take advantage of the feature:

Bucket

Buckets are probably the most often used skid steer attachments because of their versatility, especially when grading. When grading with a bucket to create a safe, level surface, accuracy matters. The work tool positioner is key for keeping the same angle for back-dragging or spreading material, such as stone or dirt. By taking the guesswork out of the angle, an operator can contour the ground with confidence.

Trencher

Trenching is all about patience and control. If a skid steer operator must meet precise measurements for a trench, the work tool positioner is a great feature to use. Once the depth and angle of a cut is set, the skid steer trencher attachment can be returned to that same angle and depth at any time. This feature makes it possible to remain consistent with a trench if an operator needs to change angles, pull a machine away from a dig point to get a better viewing angle or move to make room for another machine on the jobsite.

Broom

Using a skid steer broom attachment is delicate work. An operator must flick the ground with broom bristles to avoid doing harm to asphalt, concrete or the broom itself. Finding and keeping the correct angle is even more important. The skid steer work tool positioner feature helps prevent operators from damaging broom bristles, maximizing the life of the attachment.

Box Rake

Precision is important when using a skid steer box rake attachment to level a construction site. The job can be made more difficult, depending on how loose the soil is. The work tool positioner makes it easier for operators to keep a consistent angle while repositioning the skid steer machine for each trip.

Cold Planers

Slow and steady wins the race when using a skid steer cold planer attachment. It’s a tool that delivers a precise cut for milling and restoring concrete and asphalt surfaces. The operator usually must perform multiple passes to get the job done right. Plus, obstructions and obstacles in the road can interrupt the angle of the cut. The work tool positioner feature on Caterpillar skid steers comes in handy for tasks that require multiple passes to reach a uniform depth.

In addition to the work tool positioner, a Caterpillar skid steer loader comes equipped with time-saving features like Return to Dig and Creep Control. Return to Dig allows operators to return the skid steer loader to a predetermined dig position, once they’ve unloaded their bucket. This saves time, as operators no longer have to worry about remembering the exact angle being used to dig.

Creep Control is a smart feature that helps operators match the speed of their machine with the optimal performance level of the attachment they are using. The feature helps operators find the perfect pace for using trenchers, brooms and cold planers. These are just a few of the features that make Caterpillar Skid Steer Loaders such valuable pieces of equipment for businesses.

Cat^® skid steer loaders are one of the most versatile pieces of equipment because they utilize so many attachments. Intelligent operator assist features like the work tool positioner allow for even more control of attachments to make jobs easier. If you’re interested in finding out what a skid steer loader can do for your operation, reach out today for more information.