Recognizing that skid-steers are often used in settings where the operator either has an obstructed view or may be at risk, Caterpillar has developed RemoteTask, an aftermarket remote-control package for its D-Series skid-steer multi-terrain and compact track loaders.
Caterpillar isn’t the first skid-steer manufacturer to go remote; Bobcat currently offers a remote-control package for its loaders. But Cat’s system offers more than standard remote options. “All the cab functions of the machine can be replicated, except for the radio, the AC and the lights,” says Jeff Griffith, Cat marketing professional. “You can adjust hydraulic flow, engine rpm. There’s even a feature not found in the cab: proportional flow for the auxiliary hydraulics. This means you can really dial in work tools.”