the invention relates to a hydraulic multiposition valve , in particular a valve for selecting the steering modes of vehicles with multi - axle steering , having one or more position - seat valves , which have at least two switching positions and which communicate via lines for the hydraulic medium with one another and with a number of controlled connections in such a manner that the desired switching positions of the multiposition valve can be selected by the actuation of the seat valves ; and having an actuating arrangement for actuating the seat valves ; the actuating arrangement can be locked in detent fashion in the switching positions of the multiposition valve .