Digging control system

A method of digging with a work implement of a machine, the method comprising:

• monitoring a loading of the work implement;
• when the work implement engages a pile of material, tilting the work implement prior to lifting the work implement when the loading of the work implement exceeds a threshold loading;
• monitoring a tilt angle of the work implement;
• and
• ceasing tilting of the work implement when the tilt angle of the work implement substantially equals a threshold tilt angle.

A machine, comprising:

• a power source;
• a work implement;
• a linkage having an actuator associated with the work implement to tilt the work implement;
• a frame operatively connecting the power source, the work implement, and the linkage;
• and
• a digging control system, including:
• a sensing system associated with the machine and configured to generate a signal indicative of a loading of the work implement;
• and
• a controller in communication with the sensing system and the actuator, the controller being configured to:
• determine the loading of the work implement based on the signal;
• during commencement of a digging process, initiate tilting of the work implement via the actuator prior to lifting the work implement in response to a determination that the loading of the work implement exceeds a threshold loading;
• monitor a tilt angle of the work implement;
• and
• cease tilting of the work implement via the actuator when the tilt angle of the work implement substantially equals a threshold tilt angle.