Proportional Joystick Control

Precision control with all excavator attachments.

HKXs Proportional Joystick provides a greater range of control compared to the conventional joystick or foot pedal control methods. This joystick gives the operator proportional control of hydraulic flow, enabling variable attachment operation speeds. With the Proportional Joystick upgrade, HKX also includes the ability to adjust max flow settings (except Thumb kits) per attachment via the factory monitor or, for machines without monitor functionality, a three position console switch. The joystick utilizes the entire range of all the preset flow limits, eliminating deadband. By upgrading with the proportional joystick you will experience increased:

SYSTEM COMPONENT

Proportional Joystick
Precision Control
Thumb slider enables proportional feathering capability.

Eliminates Deadband
Full-range control with all flow settings.

Precision Flexibility
Thumb Tilt/Rotate

Productivity Safety
Shear Grapple

Consistent Attachment Operation Speed

Attachment flow controlled through pilot valve NOT by lowering engine RPM.

S u pe r i o r co n t r o l

In-Cab Flow Control

Factory Integrated Flow Control
Adjust the flow to your attachment(s) through the factory monitor.

co n t r o l co m pa r i so n
The Proportional Joystick utilizes the entire range of all preset flow limits.
Proportional Joystick Footpedal Button Joystick

Max 1
Grapple (40 gpm)

Three Position Console Switch (option)

Available for machines without monitor functionality.
Dead Band

Thumb Kits do NOT include in-cab flow control.

Upgrade includes all components needed for complete install.

0%

Control Travel

100%

Note: Please specify Option at time of kit order. This product is also available for upgrades on existing HKX kits.

Max 2
Compactor (25 gpm)

Max 3

Dead Band
0%

Tilt (10 gpm)

Dead Band
Control Travel
100%

Control Travel

100%

0%

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