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adding joy stick controls to 580 c case

KEN CROSNY

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Jul 11, 2026
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Ware ma
I haven't started anything except for coming up with the idea I'm not sure what T/L/B stands for. Thanks for the reply
I was wondering if anybody had done it and had A record of what parts they Used
 

Tinkerer

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May 21, 2009
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usa
Tractor, loader, backhoe =TLB.
That conversion is not something I would attempt. It would be extremely time consuming.
The list of parts would be stupid expensive. Finding them would be a challenge too.
Sell your machine and buy one with pilot controls.
If you do that, don't limit your search to a 580C because they are rare in the used for sale market.
 

Welder Dave

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Oct 11, 2014
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Location
Canada
If your backhoe is in good condition and you're new to running one, I'd just get used to the controls it has. Getting proficient with any type of backhoe controls takes a fair amount of practice. You could start off at a lower RPM and increase it as you get better with the controls.
 
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