The present invention provides an attachment for use with a power machine. An
attachment control device includes a controller, such as a microprocessor, a microcontroller
or other digital computer which senses the type of attachment and controls power
to the attachment accordingly. In one embodiment, the attachment control device
can be used for remotely controlling the attachment and includes an ignition switch
and a stop switch and allows a user to operate the attachment from outside the
operator compartment of the power machine, when the power machine is started from
the attachment control device.