Caterpillar Smart Grader Attachment Operates Blade from Skid Steer Joysticks

New Cat Smart Attachment controller links to the skid-steer's controller and offers Slope Assist to automatically maintain blade angle like full-size graders

Dec 29, 2020
Caterpillar - Cat


Don't miss this Caterpillar video where Bob shows how the skid steer's controls operate these new Cat Smart Graders.
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