The invention discloses a remote control system of the cantilever type bucket wheel reclaimer. The remote control system comprises a remote control end and the bucket wheel reclaimer. A man-machine interaction module and a first wireless communication module are arranged on the remote control end. The running parameters of the bucket wheel reclaimer are input through the man-machine interaction module, and the input running parameters are transmitted to the bucket wheel reclaimer through the first wireless communication module. A control module and a second wireless communication module are arranged on the bucket wheel reclaimer. The second wireless communication module receives the running parameters sent by the remote control end and sends the running parameters to the control module. After calculation, the control module controls the bucket wheel reclaimer to work. By means of a remote control mode, the running parameters are remotely input, people do not need to set an operation room or conduct operation in the operation room, the work efficiency is improved, labor cost is reduced, and the automation degree of the device is improved.