Abstract: An adaptive operating device (1) for agricultural tractors includes two or more operating regions (2), each of which includes at least one manually operable operating element (3). The operating device (1) includes a detecting device (4) to detect the type of working apparatus (5) coupled to the tractor during use, a configuration device (6) cooperating with the detecting device (4) for configuring the functionality of an operating element (3) or operating region (2) for the type of coupled-on working apparatus (5), and at least one indicating element (7) of indicating a configuration of an operating region (2). Depending on the configuration, at least one operating element (3) can be changed with regard to its spatial position or can be configured with regard to direction or extent of movement.

Abstract: A sheathing arrangement for a soil-working roller (10), in particular for a soil compactor, comprises a plurality of immediately consecutive sheathing members (22) that are connected or connectable in chain-type fashion in longitudinal direction of an arrangement (L).

Abstract: The brush cutter has an elongated frame and a series of cutting discs mounted in line along that frame, and can be mounted in a wing-plow arrangement via wing-plow attachments. The wing-plow attachments comprise a wing-plow mast having a first raisable connection and a wing-plow push bar having second raisable connection. The elongated frame is connected at both ends thereof to the first and second raisable connections respectively, such that both ends are independently adjustable in height by the wing-plow mast and the wing-plow push bar.

Abstract: An adjustable blade rake according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a mounting plate configured to mount to a machine. A backup plate is coupled to the mounting plate and includes a plurality of slots. A moldboard is attached to the backup plate. A plurality of tines are slidably located in the plurality of slots adjacent the rear side of the moldboard. A crossbar couples the plurality of tines together and a tine locking device is operatively coupled to the plurality of tines and is configured to hold the plurality of tines at a desired height in the plurality slots.

Abstract: An apparatus generally comprising a prime mover; a push frame mounted on the prime mover for pivotal movement about body transverse axis; a cylinder assembly operatively interconnecting the prime mover and the push frame for pivoting the push frame about such axis; and a boom pivotally mounted on the prime mover for movement about a transverse axis, and extending forwardly, including a base section having a portion supportable on a surface of the prime mover when the boom is in an inoperative position and an extendable section supportable on the coupler when in an extended, operable condition, having a device for detachably connecting the implement to the extendable section.

Abstract: A trimmer comprises a cutting head (1) housing a cutter (5), and a shaft (2) for supporting the cutting head. A large diameter wheel (8) is rotatably mounted with respect to the cutting head (1), and a motor is provided for driving the cutter (5) via an output shaft (7). The cutting head (1) is connected to the shaft (2) by a joint (3) permitting the cutting head (1) to be positioned with its cutter (5) either substantially horizontal or substantially vertical. The wheel (8) is sized to contact the ground when the cutter (5) is substantially vertical and to circumscribed the axis of the output shaft (7). The arrangement is such that the cutter (5) extends beyond the circumference of the wheel (8).

Abstract: A lawn aerator is attached to the front of a self-propelled lawn mower.

Abstract: A device (10) for performing work tasks within a work area, in particular a ski run area, includes a working unit (60, 90), a manoeuvring machine (12, 30, 32, 37) to which the working unit is arranged. The manoeuvring machine is designed and arranged such that it is capable of manoeuvring the working unit in at least three degrees of freedom. The device is designed as an individual unit intended to be detachably arranged to a work vehicle, such as a snow working unit.

Abstract: A lawn aerator that is attachable to a piece of mechanized lawn care equipment, such as a self-propelled lawn mower, lawn tractor and the like, for aerating a lawn. The lawn aerator includes a frame having first and second opposite ends, with the frame including mounting structure connected thereto adjacent the first end to enable mounting of the frame to the piece of mechanized lawn care equipment. In addition, an aerator assembly is pivotally mounted on the frame so that the aerator assembly is pivotable relative to the frame between a ground engaging position and a disengaged position. The aerator assembly includes a plurality of caster assemblies each of which includes at least one tine head assembly including an aerator wheel connected to a pivot head.

Abstract: A soil conditioner implement designed for operation in cooperation with a supporting skid steer vehicle, the skid steer vehicle being moveable over the soil to be conditioned and having a source of hydraulic fluid under pressure for transmission to the soil conditioner implement for powering thereof and having a skid steer control system for providing a plurality of commands to the soil conditioner implement, the soil conditioner implement includes a drum member having a rotatable drum, the drum being selectively contactable with the soil to be conditioned. A bolster member is operably coupled to the drum member for supporting in part the drum member, the bolster member being shiftable between a soil engaging disposition and a flipped-up disposition, the bolster member being borne on the drum member when in the flipped-up disposition. A method of conditioning soil is further included.

Abstract: A lawn aerator that is attachable to a piece of mechanized lawn care equipment, such as a self-propelled lawn mower, lawn tractor and the like, for aerating a lawn. The lawn aerator includes a frame having first and second opposite ends, with the frame including mounting structure connected thereto adjacent the first end to enable mounting of the frame to the piece of mechanized lawn care equipment. In addition, an aerator assembly is pivotally mounted on the frame so that the aerator assembly is pivotable relative to the frame between a ground engaging position and a disengaged position. The aerator assembly includes a plurality of caster assemblies each of which includes at least one tine head assembly including an aerator wheel connected to a pivot head.

Abstract: A manually adjustable snowplow apparatus for mounting to an all terrain vehicle comprises a blade assembly pivotally mounted to a frame member of the ATV and adapted for relative up and down movement. The snowplow apparatus further includes a vertical plate mounted to the ATV and forming a plurality of spaced apart notches. A handle is pivotally attached to the plate and includes a rod that selectably mates with one of the notches. A cord extends between the handle and the blade assembly such that a forward or rearward movement of the handle decreases or increases, respectively, the height of the blade assembly above a ground surface.

Abstract: A lawn aerator that is attachable to a piece of mechanized lawn care equipment, such as a self-propelled lawn mower, lawn tractor and the like, for aerating a lawn. The lawn aerator includes a frame having first and second opposite ends, with the frame including mounting structure connected thereto adjacent the first end to enable mounting of the frame to the piece of mechanized lawn care equipment. In addition, an aerator assembly is pivotally mounted on the frame so that the aerator assembly is pivotable relative to the frame between a ground engaging position and a disengaged position. The aerator assembly includes a plurality of caster assemblies each of which includes at least one tine head assembly including an aerator wheel connected to a pivot head.

Abstract: A removable blade assembly with an attachment arm slidably mounted over the support boom of a trencher machine. The attachment arm is stabilized in place on the support boom with pressure point bolts. From the attachment arm extend an angle support and an extending support block to stabilize a stabilization post leading to the blade-pivot assembly. The blade-pivot assembly includes a blade assembly pivotally mounted on a triangular-shaped housing frame. The blade can be swiveled in each direction from the trencher machine to backfill debris as desired.

Abstract: A tool for burying a hose, cable, wire, or other elongate, flexible structure in the ground, the tool being attachable to the loader arm of a front-end loader, consisting of a support attachable to the loader arm of a front-end loader; an excavator; a bracket for attaching the excavator to the support; and an attachment connected to the excavator. The excavator penetrates the ground and creates a trench as the front-end loader is driven forward and at the same time the attachment pulls an attached hose or other structure into the trench behind the excavator.

Abstract: A stone gathering apparatus adaptable for use with a front end loader or the like, useful for picking or gathering stones, rocks, and the like, from the ground surface, comprises (a) a receptacle having a generally horizontally disposed bottom or flooring, (b) spaced, vertical end walls, (c) a forwardly inclined back wall extending between the end walls and connected thereto, (d) a vertically disposed retaining bar extending between the end walls and connected thereto and disposed forward of the back wall and spaced therefrom, and (e) a plurality of horizontally disposed, spaced, parallel tines extending outwardly or forwardly from the retaining bar and adaptable for engaging the ground. The rear surface of the back wall is equipped with a suitable mount for attaching the apparatus to a front end loader.

Abstract: A mounting for a rotary broom on a skid steer loader has a bracket that is attached to a frame plate that mounts on the front attachment plate of the skid steer loader. The front attachment plate can be tilted about a horizontal axis through the use of a tilt cylinder on the skid steer loader. The bracket is in turn pivotally mounted about a horizontal axis adjacent the top of the frame plate, and the weight of the broom, and the mounting bracket tending to pivot the lower portion of the bracket toward the frame plate is counterbalanced by a pair of compression springs on the lower part of the bracket, which react force or movement loads back to the frame plate. In this way, the counterbalancing springs are kept low, out of sight, and out of the way.

Abstract: An excavating attachment for conventional earth moving equipment that is capable of moving a shovel in generally horizontal, linear, non-arcuate, paths to dig and remove soil and other material from underneath a structure such as a series of pipes leading to a chemical facility. The excavating attachment comprises a frame including structure for securing same onto the free end of the longitudinally extending boom of conventional earth moving equipment, flexible hoses for connection to the power plant of the conventional earth moving equipment, a pair of parallel hollow, tubes; a shovel member including a pair of parallel, steel tubes, for reciprocating movement within the hollow tubes of the frame, and a shovel or scoop; and hydraulic cylinders secured to the frame and the shovel member and in communication with the flexible hoses for reciprocating the shovel member relative to the frame in linear, non-arcuate paths.

Abstract: A method of harvesting crops of the type falling in the genus Brassica comprises lodging the crops using a crop pusher assembly transported by a tractor and including a stationary crop pushing surface which is inclined downwardly and rearwardly from an upper top edge to a position adjacent the ground. The surface is convex and includes a bottom pivotal flap for following ground contour. The standing crop is moved to a lodged position against the ground without cutting or breaking the crop stems. This prevents shattering of the crop by maintaining the crop in the lodged position and causes the crop to continue to mature by maintaining the stems without cutting or breaking. After the crop has matured, the lodged crop is cut with a header of a combine harvester for harvesting the crop.

Abstract: A new windrow auger composter that is adapted for attachment to the blade of a tractor for breaking up, aerating, and rebuilding a windrow. The inventive device includes a housing adapted for attachment to the blade of the tractor such that the housing extends upwardly from the top edge of the blade when attached thereto. An auger assembly is supported for rotation by the housing, and includes a plurality of blade members spaced along the length of the housing and disposed at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the auger assembly. A drive assembly is provided to rotate the auger assembly in a direction such that material contacted by the auger assembly is thrown up in the air and to one side of the composter so that the material forms a windrow at that side. When used on human and animal waste, drying time is reduced, and oxygen incorporation is increased to facilitate bacteriological action on the waste material.

Abstract: Various types of working machines can be installed on a combined control machine car body as occasion demands, and the operation of a working machine can be automatically performed with the engine power of said combined control machine car body without a separate power source for each working machine. Accordingly, various types of fruit culture tasks can be simultaneously performed, thereby reducing expenditures, and more productively and efficiently performing the tasks of preventing damage by disease and pest, rotary work, cultivation weeding, spreading earth, pruning and sprinkling compost.

Abstract: A three-point hitch for an all terrain vehicle (ATV) comprising a mounting frame which is attached to the axle housing of the ATV. The mounting frame is supported on the tongue hitch of the ATV and is attached to the body of the ATV so that the rear suspension of the ATV is locked-out. The multiple-point hitch is operatively secured to the mounting frame and is raised and lowered by means of an electromechanical screw actuator. The multiple-points of the hitch are free to float, in some situations, with respect to the mounting frame and the ATV.

Abstract: A groomer attachment for forklift vehicles includes an elongated rigid member having a top and a bottom. A pair of spaced-apart fork receiving pockets are connected to the rigid member. A flexible blade extends from the bottom of the rigid member. Preferably the rigid member has a front and a rear. The attachment then has a pair of spaced-apart flexible blades extending from the bottom of the rigid member, a first blade being adjacent the front thereof and a second blade being adjacent the rear thereof. The rigid member may be channel-shaped.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for a snow thrower which has a motor, a wheeled support for the motor, an auger, and a support for the auger. The apparatus converts the snow thrower to a lawn care apparatus. The apparatus includes a pair of lock assemblies connected to the auger support on opposite sides of the auger, support, a rollable lawn care assembly, and a pair of strut members connected at opposite ends of the rollable lawn care assembly. The strut members are adapted to connect with the lock assemblies on the auger support. Each of the lock assemblies includes a base plate attached to the auger support. A first bracket member is attached to the base plate and receives a portion of one of the strut members.

Abstract: A multiple purpose agricultural power tool is provided which consists of a removable cover to fit over an open top of a housing, a wheel assembly which is rotatable and mounted to the housing, so that it can travel along the ground and a pair of legs affixed to a rearward bottom edge of the housing for stabilizing the housing when not traveling along the ground. A power source is carried within the housing for producing rotary motion and a mechanism is carried within the housing for converting the rotary motion to a reciprocating motion. A shank coupled to the converting mechanism extends downwardly at an angle from a front wall of the housing. A detachable implement is coupled to the shank for performing a garden task on the ground. The power tool is also provision to supply power to alternative connectable auxiliary power implement.

Abstract: A grader blade unit is provided for ready attachment to small tractors in place of an underslung mower deck. A grader blade is attached to a turntable for pivotable adjustment to selected angular settings. An extensible draw bar affixed to the turntable has a front mounting yoke at its forward end. A rear mounting yoke is affixed to the turntable. The front and rear mounting yokes are adjustable in width and the drawbar is adjustable in length so as to accommodate the mounting links of different tractors. Wing sections hingedly connected to the opposite ends of the central blade are adjustable to selected angular positions relative to the central blade. Foot stirrups are removably affixed to the blade for controlling the slope of the blade in use.

Abstract: A mechanism (22) for supporting an earthworking tool from a vehicle such as a front end-loader (21) includes: (i) a primary support structure (23) adapted to be pivotally attached, in a readily releasable manner, about a generally upright, slewing axis (24), to a conventionally-provided elevating linkage mechanism (25) of a vehicle; (ii) power driver (26,27) to effect controlled slewing of the primary support structure (23) about its slewing axis (24); (iii) a secondary support structure (28) rotatably mounted about a generally forwardly directed axis (29) on the primary support structure (23); (iv) power driver (30) to effect controlled rotation of the secondary support structure with respect to the primary support structure; (v) tool support (32) pivotally mounted on the secondary support structure (28); and (vi) driver (33) to pivot the tool support with respect to the secondary support structure.

Abstract: There is disclosed a new and improved rearwardly folding combination harrow sprayer drawbar. A plurality of quick detach harrow arms are adapted to be quickly connected and disconnected to a plurality of harrow arm receivers. The implement can be used for spraying and harrowing at the same time, or once the harrows are detached and left in the field, the implement can be used for post-emergent spraying. A wet spray boom can be height adjusted by means of a plurality of manual spring loaded levers. The unit is equipped with hinged boom draws which can be pinned to be rigid such that it can be moved rearwardly in order to re-attach the harrows quickly and easily. The unit is also capable of lifting the harrows into a transport position and folding rearwardly into a narrow transport position in order to pass over roads or move through narrow entrance ways.

Abstract: An ice auger conversion kit is mounted to a conventional grass-timming apparatus that includes an engine mounted rearwardly of a drive shaft housing with a drive shaft mounted therethrough. The forward end of the drive shaft is of a square drive configuration and is received within a square bore of a rotatable boss coaxially mounted through an adapter head, wherein a forwardmost end of the adapter head includes an axially extending threaded second boss for mounting the ice auger cutting head. The adapter head includes a series of gears to effect a gear reduction therethrough to enhance torque and effect appropriate speed of the ice auger head in use.

Abstract: A farm or garden implement capable of raking or soil conditioning as desired comprising a frame movable along the ground as with wheels, a deck for raking having replaceable resilient tines and a deck for soil conditioning having rigid tines. The raking deck and the soil conditioning deck are separate decks which may be interchangeably coupled to the frame. When mounted in the frame, each deck may be remotely raised or lowered. The soil conditioning deck further has a blade extending between the sides of the deck which is vertically adjustable. The raking deck also has a release grid which permits release of leaves and the like when the tines are full, such release possible without interruption to the raking. The implement may be attached to a vehicle by a hitch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adapter for converting a conventional apparatus used for cutting and trimming vegetation into a device for propelling a boat. The adapter includes a screw propeller mounted to a centrifugal clutch which is driven by the motor of the apparatus for cutting and trimming vegetation.

Abstract: A lightweight device for obtaining improved performance of rubber tired vehicles. The arrangement has high-strength, thin-gauged traction intensifying means secured to the driving member for a tire, having a smooth or shallow tread, providing improved drawbar performance in fields when said traction intensifying means are engaged and improved traction and riding characteristics on hard grounds and pavements when said traction intensifying means are disengaged; and includes actuating means for rapid and convenient conversion between "steel-drive" for fields and "rubber-drive" for hard surfaces, and vice versa.

Abstract: A self-propelling commercial vehicle, especially a tractor-like agricultural vehicle, with two units each having an unsprung axle, of which the first unit, as drive unit, includes a drive aggregate and a driver place located within the area of its end coordinated to the second unit, and of which the second unit is guided by way of a cantilever which is connected with the first unit to be pivotal in the vertical direction and is elastically supported with respect thereto; the cantilever is additionally pivotal in the vertical direction with respect to the axle of the second unit while a guide support is provided for the rectilinear guidance of this axle which is offset in the vertical direction to the centilever and is detachable and pivotal with respect to the axle and the drive unit of the first.

Abstract: Attachment for wheel-mounted loaders comprising a frame releasably connectible to the loader, extending forwardly from the loader in the normal travelling direction thereof and supporting a grader blade for operations such as grading, road maintenance and the like. To provide a stable and strong unit, the attachment is adapted to be mounted directly on the chassis of the loader and is intended to be an independently operable unit. The attachment is adapted to be easily connected to the loader, the available hydraulic and electric systems being utilized without any additional installations except for control units and switches, thus making the connection of the attachment very comfortable.

Abstract: An implement coupler hitch for a mini-tractor having a dump bed and actuating ram for conversion to an implement lift, such as a three-point lift for agricultural implements. The mini-tractor may have a power take-off on a platform for portage of a tank for crop-spraying.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for readily converting a conventional pull-type implement such as a chisel plow into an effective planter. The conversion assembly includes a furrow opener such as a narrow shoe located adjacent the lower end of the chisel shank, along with a trailing seed delivery tube and a pivotal furrow-closing press wheel or the like. A four-bar adjustable linkage assembly serves to operably couple the shank and press wheel so that the wheel is shifted downwardly in response to limited upward shifting of the shank, whereby the wheel is maintained in operative contact with the earth during use. The wheel also serves as a gauge stop for maintaining proper furrow depth, and the linkage adjustment permits selective setting of the wheel for different furrow depths. The conventional curvilinear chisel shank acts as one of the arms of the linkage assembly, together with the shank assembly bracket and a pair of links provided as a part of the conversion apparatus.

Abstract: A stone digging implement is manufactured as a simple and inexpensive attachment for the front end loader of a tractor. The attachment comprises a frame formed by a pair of horizontal I-beams which support a pair of hooked or pointed tines which extend downwardly from the I-beams for engaging the ground.

Abstract: A lightweight retractable track-wheel for obtaining less soil compaction and improved traction efficiency of rubber tired vehicles. The track-wheel provides high-strength, thin-gauged spade-lugs, rotatably secured to a main frame for providing higher drawbar pull at higher rate of travel speed by utilizing stronger sub-surface layer of soil; and includes an actuator for extending and retracting the traction spade-lugs for expedient and effortless conversion of the track-wheel to allow travel on pavement.

Abstract: A basic snowblower unit powered by an engine has a rectangular shroud housing a fan with a drive member associated with it. A considerable number of special units including lawnmower, vacuum-and-bagger, leaf picker, edger, rotary tiller, leaf blower, sprayer, electric generator, hydraulic pump, and air compressor, are individually attachable for support and powering by the basic snowblower unit, providing for all-year use of it, compact storage and economy in purchase and ownership.

Abstract: A frame assembly for mounting on a tractor is provided which is designed for quickly and easily attaching different types of implements thereto without the necessity of frame modification or other time-consuming tractor alterations. Advantageously, the frame assembly includes a pair of elongated rails respectively secured to opposed sides of a tractor, along with a bracket assembly secured to the underside of the tractor adjacent the tractor drawbar structure. Each of the alternately mountable implements includes a mounting assembly having a pair of elongated spaced apart channel arms which are operable for slidingly engaging respective mounting rails. In use the implements are stationarily positioned independently of the tractor, and attachment of the implements is simply a matter of driving the tractor forward with the tractor-mounted rails located to slide into engagement with the implement channel arms.

Abstract: A log splitter attachment for use with a garden tiller. The log splitter attachment is comprised of a frame portion which is releaseably attached to the roto-tiller drive shaft, a log splitting screw which is releaseably attached to the tiller drive shaft to allow for rotatable movement of said splitting screw in unison with the garden tiller drive shaft, and a log support bar attached to the frame portion and extending outwardly for ground engaging support to provide a log rest support during use, and to stabilize the frame portion and the tiller during use.

Abstract: Scraper apparatus for being carried at the rear of a vehicle such as a light truck or the like includes an attachment frame adapted for being carried by the vehicle beneath its chassis thereof at the rear of the vehicle. A blade-carrying frame for carrying the blade at the rear of the vehicle is pivotally and detachably securable to the attachment frame at the rear of the vehicle by use of a securement frame or unit providing telescoping interengagement with the attachment frame, and pivotal interengagement with the blade-carrying frame to define a transverse pivot axis to permit pivoting of the blade-carrying frame upon the axis relative to the vehicle. A winch selectively raises or lowers the pivot-remote end of the blade-carrying frame under remote operator control. The blade is pivotally secured to the blade-carrying frame by a sleeve in which is rotatably journalled a shaft secured to the blade.

Abstract: A vehicle for removing slash from steep logging slopes includes an anti-skid propulsion system characterized by a power winch for reeling in an uphill-anchored cable and a pair of crawler tracks driven in synchronization with the winch. The vehicle has an articulating tail boom for working against the cable to assist in maneuvering the vehicle along the slope and stabilizing the vehicle during slash gathering operations. A knuckle boom which is extendable from the vehicle for gathering slash within a relatively large area around the vehicle and preparing the soil for planting. A slide mechanism is disposed at the end of the knuckle boom for selectively varying the overall length of the boom. The slide mechanism includes a pair of claws which can be operated as a grapple for gathering slash or as a rake for scarifying the forest soil. The slide mechanism can be tilted for optimum orientation of the claws during raking.

Abstract: This invention resides in a log splitter attachment for garden tiller, a unique bearing arrangement for same, and the combination of a garden tiller and such an attachment. The attachment includes a rigid ground engaging base frame having means thereon to support the tiller tine shaft of a garden tiller and a log to be split. Preferably the base frame will also support the garden tiller itself when used with the log splitter attachment. An auger is provided and is mounted on a shaft adapted to slip over one end of the tiller tine shaft. The auger shaft is secured to the tiller tine shaft and supported in a bearing member which is affixed to the base frame. The other end of the tine shaft is engaged within a spacer located in a corresponding bearing member and the spacer is attached to the tine shaft.

Abstract: A trailer hitch for mounting within the socket of a ripper assembly subsequent to ripper shank removal. A main body of the hitch defines a bite area for reception of a trailer tongue eye. A hitch pin is insertable through the bite area and is provided with a hitch ball to enable alternative towing of trailers equipped with a socket type coupler. Retention of the hitch pin against lengthwise movement is provided for by a shouldered retainer. The main body of the hitch is configured for cooperation with a socket carried locking pin.

Abstract: This invention consists of a device which is attached to the pavement ripper of a back-hoe machine in order to convert the ripper into a combined ripper and trench digger so that the ripping of the pavement and the subsequent digging of the trench is accomplished in a single operation. The device consists of a heavy steel plate which terminates into a sharp digging edge at one end thereof. This plate is bent to conform with the ripper edge of a standard back-hoe ripper, upon which it rests, and is held in position at one end by fitting into an undercut part of the ripper and by two spaced side walls attached to the underside of the upper plate. At this end it is also pinned or bolted to the ripper. At the digging end, this plate is provided with a wedge-shaped pocket in which is located the horn end of the ripper to provide additional attachment of the device to the ripper. The width of the upper plate determines the width of the trench to be cut.

Abstract: A blade mounting assembly for mounting a blade on a front end loader vehicle to provide the desired attributes of a bulldozer. The blade is pivotally mounted on a U-shaped frame which is pivotally mounted on the push beam assembly of the front end loader. The front end loader hydraulic motors are used to control blade pitch, and hydraulic motors mounted on the frame are used to control blade angle. The geometry of the assembly allows setting blade tilt by combining blade pitch and angle.

Abstract: An improved garden implement that is a combination soil working and cartage implement which is comprised of a wheeled, hand powered cultivator with subsoiler capable of receiving a cartage bed for selective use as a wheelbarrow type implement. The implement consists of a hand powering frame carrying cultivator blades and a subsoil cutter blade, which frame can be turned over to then receive a cartage bed in rapid affixure for use as a wheelbarrow type of implement.

Abstract: An agricultural implement is convertible from a soil tilling cultivator having a row of detachable soil working members having rotatable supports by removing some or all of the soil working tools and attaching mowing or cutting tools having one or more horizontally extending blades, to only some of the rotatable supports, at spaced apart intervals along the row. The bladed tools have detachable carriers and each of the tools has at least one group of blades with leading edges that are rotated in circular paths which overlap the paths of those blades on adjacent tools. The rotary tools can have spaced apart groups of blades at different vertical levels and guide surfaces or further cutting or mowing elements mounted between adjacent tools. Also, the bladed tools can be fastened to alternate supports or every third support to rotate in the same or opposite directions from adjacent bladed tools.