THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT SIDE PANEL FOR FARMING SIMULATOR 22 

Thumbs up for Klutch to do some cable management! Do you have this controller already or are you going to be getting it?

If you drive tractors in real life... the box has to be on the right 😂

The button box is really nice, i've had one since early last year which I mainly used for space/flight sims, it's great honestly, biggest downside would be that it feels extremely cheap.

I use this with PS4, & love it! I upgraded the steering knob to one for a riding mower. It's nice when planting to raise the planter & lower it with one button versus a combination of 2 buttons. It takes some time to get use to using it, but once you do, it's priceless in my book.

I'm using the side panel together with the g29 on PS5 for FS19. Works really really well. Can't wait to use it with FS22

This looks really cool! I work at John Deere as a mechanic and being able to have something physical to use while playing fs19 sounds awesome.

I remapped my button box on my sim racing rig to handle a ton of commands in FS19. This unit just takes up too much room for my setup. If space is not an option, I think it could be a more immersive experience. Great review, always wanted to hear a first hand account of the unit.

I use a G27 with pedals and shifter and For joysticks i use the Thrustmaster T.16000m Duo, these come with one stick for your right hand and the other for your left hand, and they are not too expensive either. They have plenty of buttons that you can map however you like. They work together really well wich is awsome for forestry. I also have a logitech controller for doing random stuff because i'm still used to consoles even though i prefer to play farmsim on pc. It takes some time to set up but the nice part is that you can use them all at once, there is no need to switch, unplug or anything. So mouse and keyboard, a controller, 2 joysticks, a steering wheel, a pedal box and shifter can all be used however you want. Great👌🏻

Interesting, I just got a side panel last week (knowing it’s shortcomings) and all my buttons were mapped by default though I have change a few. I used the same labeling system you did, busted out the old label maker. I’ve loved it so far but you’re right, need a wheel first which I had already.

I just ordered one last week and will be here soon so I am glad people have done so many reviews so I know what I am getting into. I have played Farm sim since the first one, but never go this as I was not sure how it would actually be.

Great review Klutch! I wanna see what your ultimate and a budget friendly setup would be for FS. I’m trying to come up with a great PC setup for 22, and can’t seem to figure anything out would love to see what your ideas are on this. Thanks

Disclaimer, I don't have the Heavy Equipment Panel, but something I thought of while watching this, was that the button assignment problem, is actually on Giants ends, because they did not predefine assignments in the game, not from Logitech's end. Keep up the great videos and I did enjoy the review.

Pretty sure mine does two functions on the joystick, I'm sure I can raise the loader and tip the bucket at the same time when pushing it diagonally.

Great review Klutch!!! I would love to see what you think would be the ultimate set up as well as a good budget friendly one would be for the next FS. I’m currently trying to come up with some ideas for something like this. Love to hear what your thoughts are on this thanks!

Been using it for FS since FS15, before Logitech bought it out. Can say it's been a sweet, immersive experience. Can't wait to see how it will work in 22!

I was considering this but ended up going with a Stream Deck and a cheap joystick and I'm glad I did (I didn't even realize those weren't toggle switches?!?!). You can get both for a similar price of the side panel and you get backlit buttons that can be labeled in software and the joystick works in all directions. Might be worth a video comparing similarly priced solutions?

I've had my side panel since FS15, and what I remember is that every single button was pre-programmed. If FS17, though, the defaults changed and some were not programmed. It was even worse in FS19 as I had to reset most buttons and unlearn my previous settings. I'll probably have to do this all over again with FS22.

Klutch: I am so glad you did a video on the "Farm Sim Vehicle Side Panel" or same "Heavy Equipment Panel" as I asked you about this a week ago and I am rather pleased you gave a review on it. I have a PS4 Pro and I did some research to find out if the Panel was compatible with PC as well as PS4 and apparently it works on both because "Mr. Sealyp" gave a vid of his own for FS-19 on PS4. My biggest reason for wanting this device is the total experience. I have the G29 wheel and currently using my ps4 controller as a tool but I wanted something I did not want to keep picking up and setting it back down when using for movement or switching to all the time. I hope to GOD that Giant is listening and make the Panel useful for FS-22. So, Klutch, please get another updated vid on this subject whether the panel works for all platforms for everyone to enjoy. Peace!

Nice review, I've been kicking around the idea of potentially building my own joystick or perhaps seeing if I can adapt my virpil to this game, controller isn't terrible but it would be pretty awesome to have a stick. I may make it a dual stick since it would be super fun to have some custom controls for gold rush.

Hey Klutch, I have this panel alongside my G29 and the joystick on mine will do two things at once by using the diagonals. For example, I've never had an issue lowering a bucket and tipping it at the same time. Is this a new issue in FS22? Has yours always been this way?

Let me come clean your desk! 😂😂😂 good review klutch, hoping the panel gets an update in the near future. Would love to see some of the little issues fixed

Picked up a G29, side panel and shifter on Facebook marketplace. For less than half of full msrp. Deals are out there. They are a huge game changer.

I’m on the lookout for Kbot 👀

I hooked up my T16000m joystick! Still experimenting a bit with bindings, but makes playing with a wheel a dream!

Nice review. Here's a million dollar question for some of you "GIANTS Partner" folks. Will FS22 (out of the box) work with my Logitech G27 on day one? I came into this franchise mid-ways through FS15. On day one with both FS17 and FS19, many owners of the G27 had issues getting the game to recognize the controllers. These were corrected typically with the first patch release. But one would think that GIANTS would learn from past errors and ensure the newer version will work with some of the older controllers. Hopefully they have...but time will tell.

I own a wheel and the side panel. I agree with Klutch. For sure get a good wheel then the side panel. I also rely heavily on a stream deck. That can be a great though expensive option

So glad u reviewed this product I was gonna buy it to speed up logging and wheel loading but No diagonals 🤦🏻‍♂️ well That was the whole point of why I was gonna buy it👌 Great Honest review 10/10

I have 3of them, use 2 of them on a dayly base, 1 by my father on dayly base. 2 of them still have the Saitek logo on them. Love them, the joysticks I use for frontloader, forklift, wheelloader, graples, ... You don’t need full range of the sticks so that only 1action is executed is no issue. The sticks work progressive, the more you tilt them the faster or slower the implement works

Will it be able to work with later or earlier farm sim games

Hey Klutch, thanks for making this. I do have a question about wheels. I have a wheel, but I find that I also need to have a controller hooked up for movement outside the vehicles. Is there a wheel out there that makes it so you don't have this issue? Thanks.

Can't find where you posted what your buttons do. Also how did you those little button labels? Thanks

I just bought a 45€ Joystick instead. It has 15 buttons, a hand throttle and allows simultaneous use of both axis at one third the cost of the heavy equipment panel

I use this as part of my MSFS2020 setup - great addition IMHO.

I got the bundle because it was only £20 more. The wheel and pedals was given to my kids as I have a g27 wheel, pedals and gear shift. I use 2 Logitech Extreme 3d Pro's for forestry

Staples or Office Depot have label makers, perhaps Walmart. Hope this helps

I bought the whole package in 2016 (steering wheel, pedals and side panel) and it was pre-programmed for 2015, 2017 and 2019

i was looking at this, but ended up getting a stream deck as it can be used for more than just farm sim, also so many more buttons and configurability

I use a Logitech flight sim control as my multi function control stick for Farm Sim. It is similar to what you might see on an airbus commercial jet or a fighter jet. It works a treat for controlling combines wheel loaders and tractors but I still use a game pad to control my driving movement. Who knows maybe Ill buy a wheel soon.

as a ps4 player it doesn't seem to make much sense to have the wheel or stick. when I get my pc build done hopefully ill look into this bundle

Do you need the side panel if you just have the gear stick ?

I play FS on my gaming laptop as it’s hard to have a full blown PC since I’m a trucker. Do you know how well it will work with a laptop and no real place to clamp it down when In use?

Wish xbox had something like this to make my gameplay more immersive

Microsoft need to pull their finger out and make this work for Xbox - along with Giants having another screen for assigning buttons!

I have around 2000 hours on mine and here is what I learned, when plugging it in for the first time, unplug all other controller and reset your bindings and then go in and add the wheel and pedals, I have the Logitech branded version and I AM able to use the x axis while using y axis, (diagonally), all my buttons still work with the exception of the mode switch button, the spring has failed and it gets stuck in when not pressed at the right angle but is expected with how much wear and tear it has... I notice even after messing with the dead zones that the axis has a wicked curve to it... like hardly moving to neck breaking head turning speed lol the cruise dial is okay, not as accurate as a $150 peripheral should be.. but overall it’s a game changer, complete emersion, will buy another one when I lose any more functionality lol As for the layouts, I used publisher and made a paper overlay, took about 15 min :)

What microphone do you use

Great analysis! I appreciate it. And no funny noise buttons like what Dj has. lol. Keep up the strong work and I hope we hear about the best on the market soon (compared to the FS one). Another subscriber and member. Thanks for what you do (which is bring some sanity to the table).

Have you a g29 wheel set up video I'm having awful trouble getting my wheel to work properly im getting weird sticky points though in other games i dont

You mentioned to post a link to the description for the buttons. Where?

Is there force feedback ? I can’t get the wheel to work

Can you help me find the link you talked about showing how yours is setup for commands please?

I have the side panel, would be nice to see it ship with a few label ready overlay for the buttons.

Ive had the whole bundle for a 2 years now and it was all bound out of the box for me, did have reset my controls and it auto-bound, just had to rebind my dual joysticks... we need more keybind slots ingame... i purchased it for $250, so there was a price jump since then

I have had this since they first came out back in FS15. I enjoy it , but agree that it is cheaply made and could have been much better built.

Here's a great question... if I buy two of them... can I customize both of them to function simultaniously like I would be using one with my left hand and one with my right hand as if I was operating a machine in real life that uses buttons and levers on my left and right side. Also... toggling the red and blue light on the stick... you can think of it as if red is for left stick on a handheld controller and blue as right stick, minus the diagonal feature but adding in the Z-Axis twisting motion.

Thanks for the review but I gotta ask what’s up with the banana randomly showing up throughout the video lol

I can see this being a lot more useful for a game like ksp

I have my self this side panel but i love this banana for side comparasion

The Joy stick is not the issue here in regards to multiple inputs on the x y axis. I use linux, and with jstest you can see that the joystick is able to register both directions together. It sounds like it is a software limitation of being able to take those inputs in at the same time.

G27 shifter, the shifter stick can be used as joy stick and it has 12 buttons, plus the wheel has 6 buttons, back then i think I paid 350€ for new wheel with shifter. Just get a decent wheel with a shifter, way more useful.

works great in iRacing and I also use it in Forza and rally games as the joystick works great as a E brake. Tho I plan on getting a second for FS22

My desk is 2" think I could get it to fit at all?

I'm using G27 as the wheel and the X-56 as joystick and button panel. Its great for farming sim with the little joystick on top of the joystick. Painful to set it up thou.

I have this and towards the end of fs19 switched it out for a steam deck and joystick and it’s much better as the side deck feels cheap and after a few years starting to show its age

just wanted to say you have a sports announcer voice. clear and easy to hear (which s good for someone like me who wears hearin aids)

I'm having an issue with the panel in FS22 where the camera stays slightly moving all the time, i just solved it turning off the camera movement bindings in the joystick

I have had it for awhile; also works in ATS and ETS ; the pedals and wheel peripherals not so good; using my thrustmaster wheel and pedals and ASP button box for ATS and Farming Sim 19

Very cool review. Didnt even know this existed

How did u get it so u can lift and tilt the bucket

Does this work with snowrunner game on xbox one?

does the banana come with it?

Klutch :D Great cable managment :D

1:46 does the banana come with it as well?

Can you please post the description of what buttons you assigned like you said in the video it would be really helpful

Can u still use this for other games like ets2?

Will a thrustmaster setup work

um i have the sidepanel and im on a laptop and everything works good but the joystick dose work i can look with it but i cant move ive switched modes and everything but idk

I was able to hit reset for the button assignments and it assigned all the buttons.

Ah, banana for scale, I see youre a man of class as well.

Ive got the panel but does anyone have a preset of all the controls that works fine bc i cant figure out a good layout for alle the controls

Is that a banana on your desk or are you just happy to see me.. lol. Thanks for the excellent video!

I like the side pannel for the ps4. It allows you another set of headlights.

Mine won't show up like that in the settings, something wrong in steam with it

I didn't see where he posted his layout for side panel. fs 19 had a decent system but idr all the controls and having issues finding the correct buttons to map. if he never posted his, would any of you post yours?

Hey Buddy that was a great tutorial I have a logitech side panel heavy equipment exactly like the one you just did a video on unfortunately I have the Xbox X and Xbox one was told it wouldn’t work with either one of those I have had it for a while still sealed in the box trying to get rid of it please let me know if you or anybody you know needs one

This is for PC only correct? It won’t work for Xbox?

Dose it come with the banana?

does the side panel its self work with a g29

Why can’t I buy the collectors edition in Canada? Through your link. Says not available in country selected.

I just bought this but have been using a stream deck xl and a reg stream deck as my side panels

Love mine only thing is that mine has a shortcut or something because two functions collide and no its not the controlls had to remove them

I have had 2 of these, and the steering wheel. All of them broke within 3-6 month of regular playing. THe steering wheel gets very glitchy and isn't usable. And the side panel joystick broke on me twice. I just isn't a high quality product for something now owned by Logitech and with such a high price tag.

friend and i just ordered the bundle the other day should both get them before fs22 comes out so have time to set them up main reason is for the joy stick and the ease of having buttons instead of pressing two for one task will take some getting use to having tho asa i still havent got a wheel but thats down the track plan as money is valuable to me having cars irl to fix eb games au also dont seam to be getting any more instock so we got the last ones from stores across the country

Yah joystick killed it for me. So used to running a loader tractor and being able to lift/drop and tilt forward/back. Couldn’t ever be happy with that. Also it’s 200 bucks wtf 🤔 I could see it at 89.99

REALLY wish Logitech would make an updated version with much higher quality, like their racing wheels.

Can you do a studio tour

banana for scale, I see you're a man of culture too

can the buttons be recapped to any keyboard function? I wanna use it for gts laspdfr mod and use it as a police car center console

Man that panel although I don't have it mounted to a desk works great on console no need to map the buttons and works right out of the box and 🤣the way I figure out which button does what I leave the control menu up on the left hand side of the screen. I have to agree with you on the buttons they could have did something better and used real buttons for the controls or some of the toggle switches. Because if this thing breaks down you would have to call or email the company to replace the whole entire panel just to fix one switch. When if you actually had normal toggable switches and round pushable buttons you could just go out to a hardware store or go online and order replacement buttons. Although I think that's what's most people did is they take the thing apart and solder in normal buttons, but most of us don't have soldering skills or very well soldering skills and just rather leave the way it is. Back to what each button does yeah there needs to be enough room for you to label or have a light up display saying what it's doing because most of the time I turn off the control panel menu and I only have the speedometer up and occasionally I forget which button does what or press the wrong button and go no no no no no, but luckily there is a button on the control panel that brings that control panel menu backup to see what controls do what. And the way I'm thinking of solving my cord issue since I am right-handed is to get some mountable cord hooks that will hide away the cord. And I almost forgot I believe mine was on sale so I got mine cheaper but the price is a fair decent price for what you're getting. Also I hope it does work on FS 22 console version because then I won't have to buy another one or something made from a third party.

How do you set it up for 22 your showing 19

I find it better to use a flight stick as it has a better feel then the cheap plastic setup. Also with a flight stick and a wheel yr set better then that.