Oscillated stereo steering speeds the cycle times of Deere's 98-hp 344J compact wheel loader by allowing tight turns with large loads. Steerable wheels reduce the amount the loader has to articulate into a turn, so the machine is more stable maneuvering under load. The standard return-to-dig feature automatically returns the bucket to a preset level. Closed-center, load-sensing hydraulics eliminate power waste, and control-lever efforts are easier and more precise with excavator-style controls.
