Abstract: In work implements, power machines and methods of operating implements and power machines using machine and implement controllers, an implement controller receives information from a power machine, with which the work implement is paired, indicative of operational characteristics of the power machine. The implement controller is configured to responsively provide information to the power machine to direct operation of the power machine based upon the received information.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include methods, systems and apparatus for providing power machine and/or implement information. In disclosed methods, which can be implemented using power machine controllers and display devices, information relating to the power machine or implement can be provided and instructional information can be accessed from a website or otherwise from a computer located remotely. A scannable code is generated such that it is embedded with information relating to one of the power machine and an implement coupled to the power machine, with the information including an operating condition component or dynamic information component unique to the power machine at a particular point in time. The code is displayed on a display device. When scanned by a personal mobile computing device, the code causes the computing device to access a website and provide the operating condition or dynamic information component to the website.

Abstract: Disclosed are work implements, power machines and methods of operating implements and power machines using machine and implement controllers. An implement controller receives information from a power machine with which the work implement is paired indicative of operational characteristics of the power machine. The implement controller is configured to responsively provide information to the power machine to direct operation of the power machine based upon the received information.

Abstract: A power machine includes a carrier comprising a supporting frame, an operator compartment and a joystick controller disposed in the operator compartment and configured to generate movement signals in response to operator movement of the joystick controller. An attachment is detachably coupled to the power machine. A carrier control unit is disposed on the carrier and configured to receive the movement signals from the joystick controller. An attachment control unit is disposed on the attachment and configured to control movement of the attachment. A network is coupled to the carrier control unit and to the attachment control unit and is configured to carry instructions from the carrier control unit to the attachment control unit. A state selection input is disposed in the operator compartment to select one of at least two operational states including a carrier state and an attachment state.

Abstract: A method of altering a drive parameter of a machine having a drive system that is configured to operate a left side of the machine independently of the right side of the machine. The method includes entering, by a user, a drive parameter alteration mode by actuating a first input, and actuating a second input to alter one or more parameters associated with a controller of the machine.

Abstract: A shift assisted brake control system for a power machine or vehicle is disclosed. In illustrated embodiments, the shift assisted brake control system employs a shift assisted brake sequence. In illustrated embodiments, the shift assisted brake sequence shifts an operating speed of a hydrostatic transmission or motor from a high speed to a low speed upon activation of a brake switch or device. This reduces impact or wear to the brake mechanism. In illustrated embodiments, the transmission or motor remains at the low speed for a pause period and following the pause period, the transmission or motor is shifted to the high speed.

Abstract: A power machine diagnostic system. The diagnostic tool system includes a first interface removably coupled to a power machine, a computer to identify a type of the power machine coupled at the first interface, and a second interface between the tool and the computer.

Abstract: A power machine includes a carrier comprising a supporting frame, an operator compartment and a joystick controller disposed in the operator compartment and configured to generate movement signals in response to operator movement of the joystick controller. An attachment is detachably coupled to the power machine. A carrier control unit is disposed on the carrier and configured to receive the movement signals from the joystick controller. An attachment control unit is disposed on the attachment and configured to control movement of the attachment. A network is coupled to the carrier control unit and to the attachment control unit and is configured to carry instructions from the carrier control unit to the attachment control unit. A state selection input is disposed in the operator compartment to select one of at least two operational states including a carrier state and an attachment state.

Abstract: A diagnostic application or system for a power machine is disclosed. The diagnostic application or system generates a diagnostic menu to select one or more diagnostic items for diagnostic monitoring. Sensor data for the selected items is retrieved from one or more sensors and displayed on an electronic display device. In the embodiments described, the application or system includes a graphical user interface component configured to generate a display options menu including one or more user selectable display formats or options.

Abstract: A power machine diagnostic system. The diagnostic tool system includes a first interface removably coupled to a power machine, a computer to identify a type of the power machine coupled at the first interface, and a second interface to interface between the tool and the computer.