Abstract: An agricultural distribution device for spreading granular material to be distributed such as seed, fertilizer or the like is disclosed. The distribution device has a frame with at least one storage container for material to be distributed mounted thereon and a tool bar having a toolbar center section and toolbar wings pivotally mounted on opposite ends thereof and a plurality of row units mounted on the tool bar center section and each of the toolbar wings. The toolbar wings are pivotable between working and transport positions. In the working position the toolbar wings extend generally in longitudinal alignment with the center section. In the transport position the toolbar wings are pivoted about a pivoting angle of more than 90° and up to 180° with at least a portion of each toolbar wing or any row units attached thereto supported above the at least one storage container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a work vehicle including a hitch assembly having a mechanism mounted thereon, with a warning device connected to the mechanism. The warning device comprises a status indicator operatively associated with the mechanism indicates the status of the mechanism by being displayed when the mechanism is in a first condition and not displayed when the mechanism is in a second condition. The warning device of the present invention displays the status indicator when the mechanism is in the unlocked condition and in an offset position. The status indicator of the present invention is not displayed when the mechanism is in the locked condition. As such, the present invention provides a method for notifying an operator of the status of a mechanism by covering a means for indicating the status of the latch when the latch is locked and exposing the means for indicating the status of the latch when the latch is unlocked.

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: The device comprises a transverse frame member having depending border disc mounts. The transverse frame member also has a hitch extending forwardly therefrom for attachment to a three point hitch on a tractor. The water stop attachment has a ladder type framework with one side of the ladder frame pivotally attached to the border disc transverse frame member. A spaced parallel frame member of the ladder frame is attached to a plurality of stop plates which are located directly behind the depending border disc mounts. A single hydraulic cylinder extends between a raised portion of the three point hitch and a central member of the ladder frame for raising and lowering the stop mechanism upon actuation of a hydraulic switch or valve located in the cab of the tow vehicle.

Abstract: A tillage implement behind a farm tractor is picked up at the center of gravity, therefore, transferring weight to the rear wheels of the tractor while not changing the setting or balance of the tillage implement.