US Patent 7536856 System for controlling a power output

A system for controlling a power output is disclosed. The system includes a hydraulic actuator configured to output a first torque and a source of pressurized fluid configured to supply a flow of pressurized fluid to the hydraulic actuator. The system further includes a controller configured to control the flow of pressurized fluid as a function of the first torque, a predetermined torque, and changes to the first torque caused by a load operatively connected to the hydraulic actuator.