We had an old Case skid loader for years with the mechanical H pattern.    Very used to it and very comfortable with it.

The few times I've been in a skid with foot pedals it was always very uncomfortable.   I'm not sure why anyone ever thought that trying to run a loader with your feet was a good idea but whatever.    My hands are much better with fine/smooth movements than my feet are.


Bought a newer used Case a few months ago that is ISO.    Took a little getting used to but I think eventually I'll like it better than the old H pattern.  One thing that is nice is that you can take one hand off of the controls to adjust the radio or heat/AC while you drive across the yard.    Taking a hand off of the controls with the old H pattern usually resulted in a turning sideways quickly.


Some of the newer skids (Case has it available for sure on the new models) have selectable ISO or H pattern. Just flip a switch to get your desired controls.