Patent ID: 8244438
Filing Date: 2012-08-14
Classification: E02F

Abstract:
1. A tool control system, comprising: a first actuator configured to control movement of a first linkage; a second actuator configured to control movement of a second linkage; a third actuator configured to control movement of a work tool, wherein the second linkage is connected to the work tool and movably connected to the first linkage; a plurality of operator input devices configured to provide operator input to the movement of the first linkage, the second linkage, and the work tool; and a controller in communication with the first, second, and third actuators and the plurality of operator input devices, the controller being configured to move the work tool in a desired tool path using multiple control modes, the controller being further configured to receive identification data that identifies a type of the work tool and to select one of a first control mode or a second control mode of the multiple control modes based on the received identification data, the second control mode being different from the first control mode, wherein