Excavator Pilot Controls

Excavator Pilot Controls – Hitachi, John Deere, Caterpillar

VI Equipment has a large inventory of Excavator Parts, including John Deer Pilot Controls, Hitachi Pilot Controls, Caterpillar Pilot Controls and more ready to ship worldwide. We offer used, rebuilt and new pilot controls for excavators. Choose from one our pilot controls below or contact us for all your excavator part needs!

We Ship Excavator Pilot Controls to the USA, Canada, and Worldwide

No matter where your project takes you, VI Equipment can keep you moving. We offer global shipping on all our excavator pilot controls, ensuring you get the parts you need quickly and efficiently.

Why Shop VI Equipment for Your Excavator Pilot Controls

There are many reasons to choose VI Equipment for your excavator pilot controls. We offer exceptional value, unmatched selection, and reliable performance to keep your projects on track. Discover the VI Equipment difference and experience the benefits firsthand.

Smooth Operation: Excavator Pilot Controls Explained

Pilot controls (also called pilot valves or joystick valves) meter low-pressure hydraulic flow from the operator’s controls to the main control valves, turning fingertip movements into precise boom, stick, bucket, and swing actions. Worn spools, eroded valve seats, or cracked bodies cause sluggish response, drift, or “sticking” joysticks—symptoms that frustrate operators and slow every cycle. At VI Equipment we stock OEM-matched and premium aftermarket pilot controls engineered to restore crisp, responsive control and keep your machine performing at the top of its game.

Reman & Brand-New Pilot Controls for John Deere, Hitachi & Caterpillar

Whether your cab houses a Deere 210G electronic joystick valve, a Hitachi ZX300 hydraulic pilot block, or a Cat 336 electro-hydraulic control module, we catalogue pilot controls by model, serial prefix, and OEM part number so matching takes minutes. Reman units are ultrasonic cleaned, spools re-lapped to ≤ 1 µm Ra, and bodies pressure-tested for leak-free performance—delivering factory specs at roughly 60 % of dealer price. Brand-new aftermarket controls feature hardened stainless-steel spools, abrasion-resistant valve seats, and high-temperature seals, all backed by a 12-month unlimited-hour warranty.

Spotting Pilot-Control Wear Before Precision Slips

Watch for inconsistent lever centering, audible pop-test hissing, or slow return spring action—early warning signs of spool scoring or seal deterioration. A simple flow test at the pilot-pressure port can confirm whether metering is within ± 5 % of spec. Email our parts desk your pilot-valve tag photo or flow readings and we’ll recommend whether a reseal kit, bench rebuild, or full replacement best preserves your uptime and operator satisfaction.

In-House Pilot-Control Rebuilds: Precision Spool Lapping & Flow Verification

Our Langley hydraulic lab reclaims most pilot controls in three business days. We disassemble each valve block, hone bore IDs to factory tolerance, re-lap spools to achieve mirror-smooth surfaces, and install premium Parker or NOK seal kits rated to –40 °C. Every rebuilt control undergoes a three-point flow and leak test at 0–100 bar pilot pressure, with a printed report shipped in the box so you’re assured of factory-fresh responsiveness before it goes back into the cab.

Choosing the Right Pilot Control: Flow Rates, Port Configuration & Mounting

Beyond OEM part matching, ensure hose porting (ISO 4401 or CETOP interface), flow capacity (e.g., 5 L/min vs. 10 L/min), and mounting orientation (in-cab or block-mounted) align with your machine’s hydraulic circuit. Reference the tag on your existing unit or consult your service manual; our parts specialists will cross-check bore sizes, spring rates, and spool overlaps against our inventory in real time, eliminating guesswork on install day.