A technique is directed to methods and systems of an implement lock-out on lever-controlled machines. A lock-out system can monitor the position of an implement and lock-out the implement control(s) when the implement is within a threshold distance to parts of the machine. The lock-out system can generate an implement lock-out to slow, stop, or reduce the force of a hydraulic valve(s) controlling the implement. The lock-out system can use inputs such as electronic fence blade position system data, articulation angles, wheel lean angles, steering angles, ripper positions, mode selection or similar data to determine to generate the implement lock-out. The lock-out system can generate the implement lock-out by a flow supply shutoff to the implement while maintaining pressure to the steering valve. The lock-out system can send visual or audible notifications to alert the operator of the implement's proximity to the machine or of an implement lock-out.

An electric loader includes a chassis; a first electric wheel assembly coupled to the chassis, the first electric wheel assembly having a first wheel independently controllable by a first motor; a second electric wheel assembly coupled to the chassis, the second electric wheel assembly having a second wheel independently controllable by a second motor; and a third electric wheel assembly coupled to the chassis, the third electric wheel assembly having a third wheel independently controllable by the third motor.

One method may include adjusting a first operating parameter of a digging implement of the vehicle; advancing the digging implement to a digging location; engaging the digging implement with a diggable medium located at the digging location; determining a vehicle operating parameter; upon the vehicle operating parameter exceeding a threshold, adjusting the first operating parameter of the digging implement of the vehicle; advancing the digging implement of the vehicle; upon the vehicle operating parameter exceeding a second predetermined threshold, adjusting the first operating parameter and a second operating parameter of the digging implement of the vehicle; upon the second operating parameter reaching a third predetermined threshold, withdrawing the digging; upon withdrawing the digging implement beyond the digging location, adjusting the first operating parameter of the digging implement of the vehicle; and unlocking the steering mechanism of the vehicle.

A work machine includes a traveling wheel, a steering actuator, and a controller. The steering actuator changes the steering angle of the traveling wheel from a neutral angle to the left or right. The controller controls the steering actuator. The controller executes an automatic steering control to control the steering angle by the steering actuator so that the work machine travels along a predetermined target path. The controller determines a traveling direction status indicating the forward or rearward traveling direction of the work machine. The controller sets the steering angle to the neutral angle upon determining that the traveling direction status is unknown during the automatic steering control.

A power machine can include a control device configured to select a ground-engagement mode from a plurality of ground-engagement modes. An operator input can be received from an operator input device to command movement of one or more drive actuators to provide turning travel. The one or more drive actuators can be commanded to provide modified turning travel based on the selected ground-engagement mode.

A work machine includes a vehicle body, a traveling wheel, a steering actuator, an articulation actuator, an articulation angle sensor, and a controller. The vehicle body includes a rear frame and a front frame. The front frame is connected so as to be able to articulate left and right with respect to the rear frame. The traveling wheel is supported by the vehicle body. The steering actuator steers the traveling wheel to the left or right. The articulation actuator changes an articulation angle between the rear frame and the front frame. The articulation angle sensor detects the articulation angle. The controller performs an automatic steering control that automatically steers the traveling wheel by controlling the steering actuator. The controller acquires the articulation angle. The controller limits travel of the vehicle body or limits the automatic steering control according to the articulation angle.