Abstract: A wear member and fastener for securing the wear member to earth working equipment. The fastener can be installed and maintained from the top of the assembly. An eccentric retainer is received in a recess of the wear member and is rotated to shift the wear member rearward on the earth working equipment. A bolt passing through aligned openings of the earth working equipment and the wear member is received by the retainer to secure the wear member to the earth working equipment.

Abstract: An earth working apparatus includes a working implement having a first end and a second end. The earth working apparatus also includes a first support supporting the working implement, where the first support also has a first end and a second end. The earth working apparatus further includes a first arm connecting the first end of the working implement to the first end of the first support, and a second arm connecting the second end of the working implement to the second end of the first support. A second support is pivotally coupled with the first support by a torsion coupler. The first arm and the second arm can be pivotally coupled with the first support by a torsion coupler. The second support can be connected to a third support and configured to articulate with respect to the third support between a generally horizontal working orientation and a transport orientation.

Abstract: A track scraper for removing rubber from a racetrack is provided. The scraper comprises rotating blades that are moved along the surface of the track and that skim off portions of rubber that has been deposited on the track by race cars. The scraper is installed on and powered by a standard garden tractor.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a grading and/or scarifier apparatus configured to be coupled to a motor vehicle, such as a tractor. The apparatus may include a rear mounted frame supporting a blade assembly and/or a scarifier. The scarifier may include a first frame, a second frame slideably disposed through the first frame, and scarifier shanks retained by the second frame. The blade assembly may be pivotable around a substantially vertical axis extending from the blade assembly and/or around a substantially horizontal axis extending through the center of the motor vehicle. The blade assembly may include adjustable end plates at each end, which are maintained at a constant angle to the horizontal axis as the blade is pivoted around the vertical axis. The apparatus may further include trailing wheels that are pivotally attached to the frame and selectively laterally displaceable with respect to the horizontal axis.

Abstract: An improved spreader/grader system, which includes a frame having a pair of parallel sidewalls; a plurality of spreader/grader blades positioned between the sidewalls and secured within a slot along the length of each of the sidewalls, each blade having a lower edge for spreading or grading a surface upon which the spreader/grader rests; a hydraulic cylinder attached to each end of each blade to allow each blade to be moveable along the length of the sidewall in a parallel or non-parallel relationship as desired by the operator; and a hydraulic cylinder system for attaching the frame to a vehicle, such as a tractor, for pulling the spreader/grader during the spreading/grading process. The blades of the spreader/grader may alternatively be secured in fixed positions between the sidewalls of the frame with a bolt/nut combination.

Abstract: A turf leveling device including a metering blade together with first and second horizontal and parallel main blades separated by first and second open distances. The blades are supported by a frame with spaced frame arms adapted to provide three point hitch attachment points. Skid plates mounted on left and right sides of the frame prevent the metering blade from scrapping or cutting elevated areas of the turf surface. The metering blade and the first and second main blades with deflectors effectively redistribute and level the gathered material. A vertically adjustable verticutting knife roller having keyed knife discs extending through slots in a grating insert is preferably disposed in the first open distance.

Abstract: A hitch and adapter assembly for connecting an implement to the front end of vehicles such as all terrain vehicle providing a rigid connection with limited motion for reduced vibration operation. The hitch has two spaced apart sockets on a rigid frame that pivotally connects to the vehicle providing a rigid extension thereof. The sockets receive and cooperatively engage respective pins on the implement providing a quick connection. An electrically powered hydraulic cylinder is connected at one end to the frame and the other end connects to the vehicle by a coupler that slip fits into a socket therefore on the vehicle. The frame pivotally connects to the vehicle at two spaced apart positions. There is a coarse and fine adjustment for varying the height and tilt positions of the implement.

Abstract: A scraper system for scraping and ripping a support surface includes a frame being pulled behind the vehicle. The frame includes an adjustment beam slidably mounted to a front beam. A pair of mounting ends of the adjustment beam extends from opposing ends of the front beam. The frame includes a pair of side walls. Each of the mounting ends of the adjustment beam has one of the side walls coupled thereto. The adjustment beam is slid with respect to the front beam to adjust a lateral positioning of the side walls with respect to the front beam. A scraper assembly is coupled to and extends downwardly from the frame. The scraper assembly scrapes the support surface to smooth out the support surface. The scraper assembly is coupled to and extends between the side walls of the frame.

Abstract: A soil working implement is dragged behind a towing vehicle. The implement includes a hitch part and a soil working part. The soil working part may be pivoted about the hitch part by extending or retracting a longitudinal linkage member interposed between the hitch part and the soil working part. Wheels are mounted on the implement and may be raised and lowered relative to the implement by an operator-actuated mechanism, to thereby permit the soil working part to be raised off of the ground by lowering the wheels to thereby facilitate movement of the implement from one treatment area to another, whereupon the wheels may be raised to permit the soil working part to engage the soil.

Abstract: Tractor towed ground levelling apparatus includes an elongate cutting edge mounted on a cylindrical steel beam. The beam carries road wheels and is connected to a foldable drawbar hitched to the plough arms of the tractor. Alternatively, the drawbar may be connected to the drawbar of the tractor through a height adjusting mechanism. When folded the drawbar is nestled against the beam and can be hitched to a road vehicle. The road wheels lift when the drawbar is unfolded, lowering the beam to the ground. The beam has a skid bar that skids over the ground in use. The cutting edge is mounted close to the skid bar and positioned so that its ground engaging edge is level with and parallel to the skid bar. The cutting edge is lifted or lowered by the plough arms or the height adjusting mechanism.

Abstract: A device for filling an open trench with the dirt previously removed from the trench lying alongside the trench, using a skid-mounted frame having blades to initially fill the trench and leveling the dirt, followed by a compactor.

Abstract: For use in landmine clearing, a hitch system providing backup with anti-jack knife and anti-dive, the system includes a hitch assembly and a roller assembly. The hitch assembly has a hinge axis housing containing a hinge shaft and a connector shaft housing containing a stop block having a first side that engages a flat region on the hinge shaft and a second side that engages a biasing spring that is held in the connector shaft housing using an end cap. The roller assembly includes a roller frame that is rigidly mechanically coupled to the hinge shaft. The biasing spring is selected to provide a compressive bias to the stop block such that the roller assembly selective rotates about the hinge axis housing when the roller assembly is subjected to a landmine detonation, and such that rotation of the hinge shaft is prevented during normal forward, reverse, and turning maneuvers.

Abstract: A hitch and adapter assembly for connecting an implement to the front end of vehicles such as all terrain vehicle providing a rigid connection with limited motion for reduced vibration operation. The hitch has two spaced apart sockets on a rigid frame that pivotally connects to the vehicle providing a rigid extension thereof. The sockets receive and cooperatively engage respective pins on the implement providing a quick connection. An electrically powered hydraulic cylinder is connected at one end to the frame and the other end connects to the vehicle by a coupler that slip fits into a socket therefore on the vehicle. The frame pivotally connects to the vehicle at two spaced apart positions. There is a coarse and fine adjustment for varying the height and tilt positions of the implement.

Abstract: An operator actuated electro-mechanical drag mat lift assembly that mounts on the rear of existing lawn equipment that provides a platform for mounting lawn care products requiring deployment for use The Banko Manufacturing International design allows the lawn equipment operator the ability to deploy the assembly while remaining seated with just the flip of a switch. Other manufacturers' designs have failed to consolidate the elements necessary into a comprehensive semi-automated concept. In addition, the innovative drag mat design, when used with the lift assembly, provides an effective method of distributing both dry and damp grass clippings improving turf appearance.

Abstract: A multi-function implement for attachment to a tractor or the like for trenching, cutting, burying cable, and similar functions. The implement has a universal frame with a tractor attachment portion and a tool attachment portion. A series of tools are individually connectable to the universal frame, with each tool having a frame attachment portion which is complementary to the tool attachment portion of the universal frame. The tools are selectively connectable to the universal frame with the frame attachment portion of the tool joining the tool attachment portion of the universal frame. Each of the tools is individually formed to perform a particular function, such as cutting a trench, burying a cable, or removing a swath of sod.

Abstract: A hitch and adapter assembly for connecting an implement to the front end of vehicles such as all terrain vehicle providing a rigid connection with limited motion for reduced vibration operation. The hitch has two spaced apart sockets on a rigid frame that pivotally connects to the vehicle providing a rigid extension thereof. The sockets receive and cooperatively engage respective pins on the implement providing a quick connection. An electrically powered hydraulic cylinder is connected at one end to the frame and the other end connects to the vehicle by a coupler that slip fits into a socket therefore on the vehicle. The frame pivotally connects to the vehicle at two spaced apart positions. There is a coarse and fine adjustment for varying the height and tilt positions of the implement.

Abstract: Preferably the land levelling device (1) includes a support frame (2) on which is mounted a front, transversely extending, blade (3), a rear, transversely extending, blade (4), and a coupler (5) for, in use, attaching the land levelling device to a towing vehicle (30), the support frame (2) mounting the front and rear blades (3, 4) in substantially parallel spaced apart relationship wherein the front blade (3) has a cutting edge (9) projecting foremost, and a cutting face (10) angled backwardly and upwardly from the cutting edge (9) toward the support frame (2), and wherein the rear blade (4) has a lower edge (13) which lies below, or at least co-planar with, the cutting edge (9) of the front blade (3), the construction and arrangement of the front and rear blades (3, 4) being such that in use mounds or bumps in the ground are sheared off by the front blade (3) and pass over it to be redistributed into hollows in the ground by the rear blade (4).

Abstract: The implement has a main frame supported at the rear by ground-engaging transport wheels and at the front by ground-engaging gauge wheels. A hitch is pivotally connected to the front end of the main frame so that the hitch and frame can flex relative to one another when the towing tractor experiences different terrain than the main frame. A self-leveling mechanism is normally disengaged when the implement is in its field operating position so that the hitch is free to float relative to the frame during terrain changes. However, when engaged, the self-leveling mechanism operates to maintain the main frame level as the transport wheels are lowered to raise the main frame into its transport position. A latch, remotely actuatable from the tractor seat, determines whether the implement is in its self-leveling mode or floating hitch mode.

Abstract: A plowing implement particularly adapted for breaking up frozen topsoil to a desired and controllable depth includes a backer plate and scraping blade which are both at a swept-back angle to the direction of travel. The scraping blade is preferably made up of a plurality of chisel plates which are spaced apart in a staggered fashion. The implement includes depth control means comprising a depth control shoe that is vertically adjustable.

Abstract: An adjustable grader-spreader bar with a three-point hitch has a blade frame assembly comprised of a plurality of blade frames, each blade frame having a blade edge fastened at the bottom. The blade frames are slideably connected so that the blade frames have an adjustable overlap. Actuating devices, such as hydraulic rams, are used to extend or retract the blade frames, so that the width of the of the adjustable grader-spreader bar may either be increased or decreased as required for the particular application. Ground engaging skids are attached to each side of the blade frame assembly. The vertical position of each ground engaging skid may be adjusted to raise or lower each side of the adjustable grader-spreader bar. Actuating devices, such as electrical motors, are used to change the vertical position of the ground engaging skids.

Abstract: A motor vehicle trailer hitch adapter that mates with a motor vehicle trailer hitch receptacle and provides attachment of standard agricultural category one three point hitch implements such as scraper blades, landscaping rakes or box blades. The adapter comprises of a tube that interfaces with the motor vehicle hitch receptacle, a bracket that interfaces with the category one implement's two pivot post attachment points, and a winch that interfaces with the category one implement's upper attachment point for raising and lowering the implement. The electric winch contains a wire harness that is routed into the vehicle for power attachment and vehicle operator control of the winch. The motor vehicle battery powers the winch through an interface such as a cigarette lighter socket.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cultivator mounted to roll about a horizontal axis transverse to the direction of travel of the machine in combination with a hopper. The cultivator and hopper are mounted on a frame which is adapted to be connected to a three-point hitch of a tractor. The cultivator is connected to the frame under and behind the hopper and by a pivotal shaft which interconnects bearings confined fore and aft by U-profiles. The cutivator is thus tiltable within limits relative to the frame and hopper and is also turnable within limits so that the cultivator turns with the tractor. It also provides support for the hopper. A centrifugal air pump is mounted on the hopper which, via a pair of venturi-type devices, draw in granular material, such as seed, from the hopper for distributing same on the soil, the hopper having a pair of metering devices which meter granular material received by the venturi-devices.

Abstract: An implement for preparing seedbeds and lawns includes a main frame member upon which are mounted scarifying teeth to penetrate the soil and tines which work the soil and prepare the final grade after the soil has been scarified. A subframe is pivotally mounted on the main frame and carries a grading blade ahead of the scarifying teeth when the implement is move in the forward direction. The blade is allowed to float relative to the main frame on the subframe to thereby knock down vegetation, remove rocks and lightly grade the soil. The subframe can be moved relative the main frame to a position lifting the scarifying teeth and the tines off of the ground and allowing the blade to provide a deeper grading of the soil or the subframe may be moved to a position lifting the blade off of the soil so that the sold is contacted only by the scarifying teeth and the tines.