Old hydraulic vs new electric controls... I finally switched

After 15 years running the same hydraulic dredge on the Mississippi, I switched to an electric control system last spring on a job near Baton Rouge. Took me about 3 weeks to stop reaching for levers that weren't there anymore, and I still miss the feel of the old setup on rough days. Anyone else made that jump and feel like you lost something or just got used to it?

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alex82023d ago

Are you really that torn up over some levers and buttons? It's just a control system, not a marriage.

adam1869d ago

Just a control system" like my GPS is just a screen til it reroutes me into a one-way street.

kimblack23d ago

Well bless your heart @alex820, I used to think the same way until my hand went for a lever that wasn't there and I nearly tore the control panel off the console. It's real easy to call it just a button swap until your muscle memory plays a trick on you at the wrong time.