Abstract: A mechanical arrangement for a trailer, the mechanical arrangement comprising a surface portion, the mechanical arrangement being configurable in either: a stowed configuration wherein the surface portion is located on top of the trailer; or a deployed configuration wherein the surface portion lies adjacent to the ground; the mechanical arrangement further comprising: a telescopic height adjuster configurable in either: a stowed position when the mechanical arrangement is in the stowed configuration; or a deployed position when the mechanical arrangement is in the deployed configuration.

Abstract: An automatic implement lock-up system with shock absorbing cushion springs for releasably raising and lowering implements mounted to a vehicle. An implement is pivotally attached to a vehicle mounting bracket via an implement support arm. A lock-up bracket is mounted to the implement support arm. A cast swivel is pivotally mounted to the lock-up bracket. A support rod is pivotally attached at a first end to the vehicle mounting brackets and extends through an opening in the cast swivel, whereby the support rod advances freely through the cast swivel when the implement support arm is raised. A support rod spring surrounding the support rod at a location between the vehicle mounting bracket and the cast swivel, whereby the support rod spring provides downward pressure on the implement support arm.