Abstract: A control system for a machine having a support structure, a track roller frame assembly coupled to the support structure and a machine body coupled to the support structure, the electronic control system including a lateral position sensor that is coupled to the track roller frame assembly and is configured to detect a lateral position of the track roller frame assembly relative to the support structure, an angular position sensor that is coupled to the machine body and is configured to detect an angular position of the machine body relative to the support structure, and a processor configured to determine a parameter for the tracked machine based on the detected lateral position of the track roller frame assembly, the detected lateral position indicative asymmetrical positioning a track roller frame assembly, and the detected angular position of the machine body, and provide feedback based on the parameter for the tracked machine.

Abstract: An auger attachment system for an extendable boom having a first stage, and a second stage, the auger attachment system having a fixed mounting configured to couple to an auger, the fixed mounting being coupled to the second stage of the extendable boom, an extendable mounting, configured to couple to the auger, the extendable mounting being coupled to the first stage of the extendable boom, and a linear actuator configured to extend and retract the extendable mounting to transfer the auger from the extendable mounting to the fixed mounting.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for heavy equipment having a first structure moveable relative to a second structure, the locking mechanism having an actuator mechanism, coupled to one of the first structure and the second structure, operable between a deployed position and a retracted position, a biasing member, a carriage member operable between a restricted position, in response to the actuator being in the retracted position, and an extended position. The biasing member is configured to bias the carriage member toward the extended position in response to the actuator mechanism being in a deployed position and the carriage member is configured to prevent relative movement between the first structure and the second structure in the extended position.

Abstract: An extension boom system for heavy equipment having, the extension boom system including a first actuator mounted on a base, and connecting a second stage, a second actuator mounted on the second stage and connecting the second stage to a third stage, a third actuator mounted on the third stage and connecting the third stage to an extendable portion, and a controller configured to control the first actuator, the second actuator, and the third actuator so as to selectively operate in a first operation mode and a second operation mode. In the first operation mode, the first actuator, the second actuator, and the third actuator are operated substantially simultaneously, and wherein in the second operation mode, two of the first actuator, the second actuator, and the third actuator are actuated substantially simultaneously, while another of the first actuator, the second actuator, and the third actuator is not actuated.

Abstract: A ballast system for heavy equipment including a ballast weight configured to be removably mounted, proximate to an end of a portion of the horizontal structure of the heavy equipment, at least one actuator mounted on the horizontal structure of the heavy equipment, operable between a first position and a second position, and oriented to actuate horizontally along at least a portion of the horizontal structure, at least one tension member that connects the ballast weight to the actuator and is configured to move the ballast weight vertically in response to the at least one actuator actuating along at least a portion of the horizontal structure; and a locking mechanism configured to removably attach the ballast weight to the end portion of the horizontal structure.

Abstract: A ballast system for heavy equipment including a ballast weight configured to be removably mounted, proximate to an end of a portion of the horizontal structure of the heavy equipment, at least one actuator mounted on the horizontal structure of the heavy equipment, operable between a first position and a second position, and oriented to actuate horizontally along at least a portion of the horizontal structure, at least one tension member that connects the ballast weight to the actuator and is configured to move the ballast weight vertically in response to the at least one actuator actuating along at least a portion of the horizontal structure; and a locking mechanism configured to removably attach the ballast weight to the end portion of the horizontal structure.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for heavy equipment having a first structure moveable relative to a second structure, the locking mechanism having an actuator mechanism, coupled to one of the first structure and the second structure, operable between a deployed position and a retracted position, a biasing member, a carriage member operable between a restricted position, in response to the actuator being in the retracted position, and an extended position. The biasing member is configured to bias the carriage member toward the extended position in response to the actuator mechanism being in a deployed position and the carriage member is configured to prevent relative movement between the first structure and the second structure in the extended position.

Abstract: A retainer cap assembly for attaching a track assembly to a vehicle includes a housing and at least two latch plates disposed in the housing, pivotable about a common pivot axis, between a locked and an unlocked position. A lock bar is rotatably supported on the housing, wherein the lock bar rotates about an axis perpendicular to the pivot axis of the latch plates, so as to be selectively engaged with both of the latch plates to prevent the latch plates from rotating on the pivot axis when the latch plates are in a locked position and disengaged with both of the latch plates to allow the latch plates to rotate on the pivot axis when the latch plates are in an unlocked position.