Vario-Steer™ - Variable steering ratio for maximum productivity

What if steering matched your working pace?

Vario-Steer™ adapts steering ratios at every speed for optimal control and comfort.

Vario-Steer™ is an adaptive system that modifies steering sensitivity based on vehicle speed. It delivers smooth and agile maneuvering at low speeds and stabilizes steering input at higher speeds, reducing oversteering, improving safety, and minimizing operator effort.

Discover the benefits of Vario-Steer™

Features and benefits

OEM

Complete system solution
Reduced design complexity
Pre-programmed steering settings

Operator

Increased productivity
Improved comfort
Seamless and smooth transition while changing vehicle speed

Product range

OSPE

Electro-hydraulic steering valve used with mechanical steering wheel. Certified - SIL 2 fail safe. Applications with quick steering and auto-guidance (GPS). Interface to joystick and electric steering wheel.

EHi

Electro-hydraulic steering valve used for steer-by-wire systems. Certified - SIL 2 fail safe. Applications with quick steering, auto-guidance (GPS) and all wheel steering. Interface to joystick and electric steering wheel.

e-Wheel 100

Electric steering wheel input device with passive force-feedback used for steer-by-wire systems. Certified - SIL 2 fail safe. Improving operator comfort and ergonomics. Variable steering ratio and smooth steering feel.

PLUS+1® joysticks

Joystick input device used for steer-by-wire systems. Certified - SIL 2 fail safe. Improving operator comfort and ergonomics. Joystick range features a single- and dual-axis configurations, multiple mechanical and electrical interface options.

PLUS+1® displays

Many options are available with our PLUS+1® programmable displays. Ranging from plug and play to customized operator interfaces with optional external camera.

Vario-Steer™ is just one example. Explore the full range.

One platform. Multiple possibilities.

Vario-Steer™ delivers adaptive response at your fingertips. One system. Countless possibilities.

Let’s rethink steering comfort and precision - together.

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Backed by muscles and motion data, built by facts.

Aalborg University conducted a controlled study measuring muscles effort, steering time, and precision across different input methods.

Backed by science

Aalborg University’s controlled study revealed that using Flex-Steer™ electric steering input devices reduces muscles effort by 65% compared to traditional steering wheels. By minimizing physical strain, operators experience improved comfort and reduced fatigue during repeated and long tasks.

Steering certified ISO25119

The same study measured steering performance across different input methods and found a 6% increase in steering task efficiency with Danfoss electric steering input devices. The result: smoother operations and measurable productivity gains in demanding applications.

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Knowledge center

Electrohydraulic Steering Knowledge Centre

A set of information and tools that will help you design and configure your electrohydraulic steering system with Danfoss.

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