Abstract: A fuel tank tender is used for facilitating installation, removal and service of vehicle fuel tanks. The tender includes a frame. Casters rotatably mounted on the frame move the frame over a support surface, including into position beneath a fuel tank. A cradle supports a fuel tank. Elevating jacks mount the cradle to the frame for raising and lowering the cradle relative to the support surface to lift and lower or support the fuel tank relative to the vehicle.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 10, 1995
Date of Patent:
February 25, 1997
Assignee:
OTC Div. of SPX Corporation
Inventors:
Larry W. Betcher, Charles L. Mosher, Scott E. Jirele