Abstract: A control system for improving the roadability of a wheeled excavator is disclosed herein. The excavator is the type including an implement such as a bucket or backhoe which is moved relative to the excavator by hydraulic actuators. Hydraulic fluid is applied to the actuators via electronic valves which are controlled by an electronic controller. Based upon acceleration of the vehicle, the electronic controller controls the electronic valve to maintain fluid pressure in the actuator or the acceleration substantially constant. Additionally the controller can be configured to maintain the average position of the implement generally constant. By controlling the pressure in the hydraulic actuator, the undesirable bouncing or pitching of the excavator can be reduced when the vehicle is traveling at road or loading speeds.

Abstract: A control system for improving the roadability of a wheeled excavator is disclosed herein. The excavator is the type including an implement such as a bucket or backhoe which is moved relative to the excavator by hydraulic actuators. Hydraulic fluid is applied to the actuators via electronic valves which are controlled by an electronic controller. Based upon acceleration of the vehicle, the electronic controller controls the electronic valve to maintain fluid pressure in the actuator or the acceleration substantially constant. Additionally, the controller can be configured to maintain the average position of the implement generally constant. By controlling the pressure in the hydraulic actuator, the undesirable bouncing or pitching of the excavator can be reduced when the vehicle is traveling at road or loading speeds.