CAT CTL Technology, 299D3 Loading Tandem Truck with Amateur Operator

First time using the 299D3 to load a truck. Wanted to test some features: ride control, 2-speed, auto level, and return to dig. I feel like return to dig needs some adjustment because it drops the loader arms to the bottom and tilts the bucket back. I need to look into this and see if I can correct it or if you know how, please comment.

[@troyloftus4840]

The return-to-dig can be adjusted, I believe. hold one of the triggers for 3 seconds with bucket at desired angle or something like that. Also works to return bucket to same backdrag angle. Also, it might only adjust the tilt of the bucket if i remember correctly...

[@theMTNman]

I thought so too, I need to revisit my owners manual. The 3 second thing works for setting work tool angle and I thought it worked for return to dig but I couldn't get it to. I might be missing a step. You are correct that it only adjust the tilt of the bucket. Thanks for the reply and watching.

[@79xlch]

I have the same unit. I use it so infrequently I can't remember how to use all the features. Now to top that I just put a 6 way smart blade on with more features. 2 years old with 160 hours.

[@theMTNman]

I'm getting close to 625 hours in just over a year and would have more on it if I didn't have a full-time job. My only hobby now is clearing property. I would love to have the 6 way blade, but I'm sure I would rarely use it. One of those things that would come in really handy when you needed it. You could probably sell your machine for more than you paid for it. I hope you get more use out of it and if you have any recommendations for tutorial videos, let me know. Thanks for watching!

[@johnnytolley673]

It definitely kept the dirt in the bucket very good

[@theMTNman]

The ride control is one of the most impressive features.

[@robbinstruckinglandclearin786]

Nice video

[@theMTNman]

Thank you. It feels much faster when you are operating it than what it looks on camera lol

[@bobmeek581]

Why don't you smooth the road and ramp up .?

[@theMTNman]

I purposefully added bumps to demonstrate the ride control feature. I'm pretty sure I mentioned that in the video:). Thanks for watching.