Dumb question,, Is it possible to switch the controls on the 416c backhoe...switch the "boom" stick to the opposite side and the "stick" stick to the other side..do you follow me?? Thanks!
Hi KTS77 Have a look at this thread for some information? ""
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thanks for the help guys, will have to check under the left fender tmr to see if it has the valve control switch!! keeping my fingers crossed i run a kobelco excavator usually 3 times a week, boom and stick are exact opposite of the 416, very irritating at times!!! :Banghead
If there is no switch, take the plastic cover off at the controls and you'll see the linkage going from the pivot point to the valves, see if you can't switch the linkage.
There is no switch on the C model 416=they are not pilot control. The switch uinder the fender arrived with the 420Ds. 416Ds remained mechanical controls to save costs so Cat could offer a lesser expensive backhoe. You will have to buy the different linkage required for the different control pattern. Check your Cat dealer for new parts or try 2nd Steel for used.
well definately no switch like dgodgr said... im sure the parts needed to do this from cat will cost me a fortune!! will try to find this 2nd steel, never heard of it..Thanks fellas
found them, no luck on their website. will maybe call them to see
Yes, call them. They can get what you need. I have purchased the parts to switch my 416C from Sherman controls to Cat controls. If you have the parts manual you can find the Cat part numbers yourself. Be sure to have your serial number handy when you call 2nd Steel.
ok i will do that..went by cat dealer this am so i stopped and seen what it would take, could cost $1000 from them!!!
What kind of controls are they- 2 stick? Case 580sm
yes, 2-stick with foot controlled xtend. Has the Cat excavator controls, would like to have the JD controls at least i think thats what they are