Abstract: A control system for a walk behind loader which includes a control plate that is mounted to a shaft about an upright axis, wherein pivoting the control plate about the upright axis provides a steering input to the loader. A control handle is pivotally mounted about a generally horizontal axis and movable to provide for a direction and speed control input coupling through a control link. The control handle is mounted onto a handle mounting section section, that in turn is pivotally mounted to a support about an axis that is substantially coincident with the an axis coupling the handle to the control link, so that the control handle can be moved as the handle mounting section pivots between a raised and lowered position without causing a change in the position of controls controlled by the handle.

Abstract: A control system for a work machine is provided and includes an operator actuable input assembly and a sensor coupled to the input assembly. The sensor is configured to provide a signal indicative of operator presence on an operator platform. The control system also includes a controller operably coupled to the sensor and configured to receive the signal provided by the sensor. The controller is further configured to manipulate at least one function of the work machine based on the signal.

Abstract: A control system for a work machine is provided and includes an operator actuable input assembly and a sensor coupled to the input assembly. The sensor is configured to provide a signal indicative of operator presence on an operator platform. The control system also includes a controller operably coupled to the sensor and configured to receive the signal provided by the sensor. The controller is further configured to manipulate at least one function of the work machine based on the signal.