Decelerator on Skid Steer

Copenhagen · Dec 16, 2009

I have a Volvo 110B and was wondering if anyone has turned the accelerator pedal into a decelerator pedal?

If I could swap the accelerator cable and the return spring around, I think it would work.

stuvecorp · Dec 16, 2009

It probably could be done but don't know why you want to do it? I like keeping the skid at a lower idle to try to save fuel, can always step on it for more power or speed.

razvy · Dec 16, 2009

yes , why you want to that?

Copenhagen · Dec 16, 2009

razvy said:
yes , why you want to that?

95% of my skid usage is for snow removal. I have a pushbox on the front and it takes all the throttle you have to push 6-8 yards of snow.

My operator only comes off the throttle when he gets to the pile and starts to stack the snow.

He generally uses the hand throttle and just hammers it but I figured a decelerator pedal could be useful and kinda cool.

razvy · Dec 16, 2009

k , makes sense :notworthy

grapple1 · Dec 17, 2009

awesome idea, like a de-clutch kinda.

05rammer · Dec 17, 2009

I would love to have a decelerator on a skid steer. That would make alot more sence to me that the accelerator pedal. The only way I run equipment is wide open. I do think an auto idle woould be kinda cool also.

NH_Noob · Dec 28, 2009

Sounds like a good idea for what you do with your machine. Let us know how it turns out (if you do it)

dirt digger · Dec 28, 2009

for snow removal i definitely see what you mean. Spent 22 hours last week in a CAT 257...i used the accel pedal for about 12 hours then my knee started to get sore from holding it down so i just set the throttle at full and left it there pushing up piles

a decel would definitely be a nice treat...keep your foot off it on long pushes then only use the pedal for short work...would save the knee

Decelerator on Skid Steer

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