Abstract: A system for transporting tower with a first end, a second end, and an elongated portion, using a railcar with a deck for carrying a load. The system includes a first support means for disposition between the railcar and the tower at a first location, and that is adapted to support the tower above the deck. The system also includes a first saddle assembly with a base for resting upon the deck of the railcar, and a saddle that conforms to the shape of a large tower. The saddle assembly is adapted to support the tower above the deck. The system also includes a spacer assembly, for disposition between the saddle of the first saddle assembly and a second location along the elongated portion of the tower, and that has a saddle rest that conforms to the shaped of the saddle, and that has a spacer saddle that conforms to the shape of the elongated portion of the tower at the second location.

Abstract: A header trailer for transporting a header for a combine harvester has a chassis (1-4) and a support saddle (12) which is shaped so as to support stably a header (16) placed on the support saddle (12). The support saddle is mounted pivotably on the chassis (1-4).

Abstract: A nacelle for a wind turbine, the nacelle having a first height in its installed position and a second height in its transported position, the first height being higher than the second height, comprising a bottom part having a bottom face and two opposite side faces defining a space and a width of the bottom part and a top part. In the transported position, the top part extends inside the width or outside the width in order to cover at least part of the space. The invention also relates to a transportation kit and a transport method.

Abstract: Support which absorbs the torsion to which blades are subjected during transport, comprising a set of pins (17) inserted in the floor (8) of the container (1) and to the sides of a hollow pipe (21), which connect by means of a clevis (18) to different rods (19) secured with fastening pins (20) that facilitate the lengthways and angular rotation of the unit. The first support is located at a distance “d” from the leading edge of the cradle (9), next to the platform (16) formed between the ribs (15) which run through the lower shell (14). The second support is located on the other side of the platform (16) also inserted between the aforementioned ribs (15). Both supports are inclined at an angle ? in relation to the floor (8), each forming articulated quadrilaterals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for gripping a unit load during handling of same, said device comprising an attachment portion for attaching the device to the unit load, a gripping portion (for engaging with a handling means) which is embodied in the form of a container corner, and a set of at least two said gripping devices adapted in a certain way to the unit load or at least to elements of the unit load. The invention also relates to a transport vehicle for the unit load, comprising a towing vehicle and a trailer that are connected to each other via the unit load during transportation thereof, and which have holding devices for the unit load on their facing ends, comprising a set of said gripping devices.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding an aerospace structure, having an edge and a surface, includes a base. Coupled to the base is an edge support adapted to releasably engage the edge of the structure. Also coupled to the base is a stanchion. Moveably coupled to the stanchion is a surface support adapted to support the surface of the structure when the edge of the structure is retained by the edge support.

Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a trailer is disclosed that includes a base, a frame extending from the base, and mounting structures coupled to the frame. The mounting structures are adapted to releasably secure an engine, such as an aircraft engine, to the frame such that the engine is secured to the frame and suspended above the base without contacting the base.

Abstract: A building truss transport trailer device adapted for transporting upright or inverted building trusses. The base of the transport trailer device comprises a horizontal bed frame section, having top and bottom sides and a longitudinal axis. The bed frame section is supported on a set of wheels attached to the bottom side thereof. The bed frame section includes a tongue and hitch member adapted for attachment to a towing vehicle. A vertical support frame section extends from the top side of the bed frame section and is positioned along the longitudinal axis thereof. A fastening system is attached to the bed frame and adapted for fastening a plurality of upright or inverted building trusses, positioned on the bed frame section and against the vertical support frame section, to the trailer device for transport thereof.

Abstract: A cargo frame may include a support arm, a cradle operable to support a corner of cargo, and a connecting element. The support arm may be supported by a base. The support arm may be extendible and include a lower support arm and an upper support arm. The connecting element may removably attach the lower support arm to the upper support arm at a connection point of the lower support arm and one of a plurality of connection points of the upper support arm. The cradle may be rotatably and removably attached to the support arm at one of one or more connection points. The cradle may be rotatable from an unloaded position to a loaded position.

Abstract: The invention is relative to a transport vehicle with a tractor and a trailer that are connected to one another during the transport of cargo by the cargo itself. The invention has the problem of making a transport vehicle available that also makes possible the transport on highways of very bulky material, especially such material that exceeds the usual profile height of underpasses and bridges (freeway bridges, etc.). A transport vehicle for a rotor blade of a wind power system with a tractor and a trailer that are connected to one another during the transport of the rotor blade by the rotor blade and that respectively comprise a holding device and/or receiving device for the rotor blade which holding device and/or receiving device is/are designed in such a manner that it/they permit(s) a rotation of the rotor blade about its longitudinal axis and that a drive for rotating the rotor blade is provided on the tractor and/or the trailer.

Abstract: A transportation system for a wind turbine component such as a wind nacelle or a section of a tubular wind turbine tower is provided, including a wind turbine component with a rigid structure. The system further includes at least two frame elements directly or indirectly connected to the rigid structure of the wind turbine component, where the at least two frame elements define a space enclosing the component. A a displacement system and a method of establishing a transportation or displacement system for a wind turbine component are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle (6) for transporting a wind turbine blade (5). The vehicle (6) comprises blade connection means (14) for connecting a first end (24) of the blade (5) to the vehicle (6), wherein the blade connection means (14) comprise tilting means (19) for elevating an opposite end (25) of the blade (5) and wherein a tip end (9) of the blade (5) is orientated in a forward direction of the vehicle (6). The invention further relates to a control system for controlling the tilting means (19) of a vehicle (6) and a method for transporting a wind turbine blade (5).

Abstract: The invention is relative to a transport vehicle with a tractor and a trailer that are connected to one another during the transport of cargo by the cargo itself. The invention has the problem of making a transport vehicle available that also makes possible the transport on highways of very bulky material, especially such material that exceeds the usual profile height of underpasses and bridges (freeway bridges, etc.). A transport vehicle for a rotor blade of a wind power system with a tractor and a trailer that are connected to one another during the transport of the rotor blade by the rotor blade and that respectively comprise a holding device and/or receiving device for the rotor blade which holding device and/or receiving device is/are designed in such a manner that it/they permit(s) a rotation of the rotor blade about its longitudinal axis and that a drive for rotating the rotor blade is provided on the tractor and/or the trailer.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to facilitate transporting and aligning a multiple piece wind turbine rotor blade including a root piece and a tip piece. The apparatus includes a first portion configured to support a first end portion of the root piece and a second portion pivotally coupled to the first portion. The second portion is configured to support a first end portion of the tip piece.

Abstract: A retaining apparatus for securing curved wind turbine rotor blades for at least one of storage and transport is described. The retaining apparatus includes an end frame configured to be connected to a root of a first blade and a connecting frame having a first end and a second end. The first end of the connecting frame is rotatably connected to the end frame. The retaining apparatus also includes a portion configured to be positioned at least partially around a tip of a second blade. The portion is rotatably connected to the second end of the connecting frame. The retaining apparatus also includes a turnbuckle having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the turnbuckle is rotatably connected to the end frame, the second end of the turnbuckle rotatably connected to the second end of the connecting frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support system for a wind turbine component with a rigid structure such as a wind turbine nacelle or a section of a wind turbine tower. The support system comprises a plurality of engagement mechanisms (6, 7, 8, 9) defining at least three corners, possibly at least four corners, of a surface. The surface, in case of the support system comprising at least four engagement mechanisms, is capable of forming a curved surface, and the surface, in case of the support system comprising at least three engagement mechanisms, is at least capable of being tilted in relation to e.g. a vertical orientation. Further, the invention includes a method for operating the support system by simultaneously operating the lower and upper telescopic actuator on each of the support systems, so that the wind turbine component can be lifted or lowered.

Abstract: A mounting system includes a plurality of adjacent railcars including a first railcar that includes spaced first and second wheel assemblies each including at least one wheel pair. The mounting system also includes a first and second frames coupled to the first railcar. The first frame includes a space defined between at least two portions of the first frame and at least one cushion selectively positionable within the first frame space. The second frame includes a space defined between at least two portions of the second frame and at least one cushion selectively positionable within said second frame space. The first and second frames are spaced to facilitate at least one of partially containing and partially supporting the load. The first frame is substantially centered over at least one first wheel assembly wheel pair, and the second frame is substantially centered over at least one second wheel assembly wheel pair.

Abstract: A method of transporting and storing a wind turbine blade includes providing a wind turbine blade including a blade root having a longitudinal central axis and a blade tip. The wind turbine blade curves in an unloaded state in such a manner that the blade presents a substantially concave face and a substantially convex face, and such that the blade tip is spaced apart from the longitudinal central axis of the blade root. The wind turbine blade is prestressed at a distance from the blade root in such a manner that the blade tip is brought closer to the longitudinal central axis of the blade root.

Abstract: A system for transporting an airfoil having a root end, a tip end, and a midsection over a railroad, utilizing a first railcar coupled to a second rail car. The system includes a bracket fixed to the root end of the airfoil and also connected to the first railcar, where the bracket is oriented to align the tip end of the airfoil toward the second rail car. A sling stand is connected to the second railcar, and a sling is hung from the sling stand and aligned to engage and support the midsection of the airfoil, and thereby accommodates misalignment during transport over the railroad. A pair of rollers are disposed on either side of the airfoil to limit lateral movement thereof.

Abstract: A transport and assembly vehicle for a component module such as an aircraft engine includes a mobile platform which includes support arm structures on which the component module is situated during conveyance and while maintenance work is performed, and which are movable relative to the platform in such a manner that they may assume at least two positions, namely an active position in which they hold the component module, and an inactive position in which they release the component module; the support arm structures of the movable platform include receiving adapters, and the receiving adapters are situated in such a manner that their position is changeable in the longitudinal and transverse directions of the movable platform, so that the transport and assembly vehicle may be used to transport component modules of highly diverse sizes.

Abstract: A mobile high horsepower rating natural gas compression package is provided. The apparatus includes a trailer having a flexible pre-cambered frame configured to absorb shock during transport and dissipate vibration during operation, and an inflexible sub-skid attached to the flexible frame. A high horsepower rating engine driven compressor is attached to the sub-skid while ancillary compression package components are attached to the flexible frame. An arrangement of break flanges is employed to permit relative motion between the compressor and the ancillary compression package components during transport and operation.

Abstract: In a system and method for transporting wind turbine tower sections on a shipping vessel a pair of support members is secured to a first wind turbine tower section generally at opposite ends of the first tower section. Another pair of support members is secured to a second wind turbine tower section generally at opposite ends of the second tower section. A pair of elongate mounting members is secured on a support surface of the shipping vessel in spaced relationship with each other. One of the support members of the first tower section and one of the support members of the second tower section are secured to one of the elongate mounting members. The other one of the support members of the first tower section and the other one of the support members of the second tower section are secured to the other one of the elongate mounting members.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing construction structure loads to a trailer for transportation which employs adjustable tubes, tie down chains, chain binders, load pads and protective flanges. The load pads being the apparatus for transferring the tie down forces to the construction structure load and trailer bed without damaging the load. The protective flanges being the apparatus for preventing the load chains from damaging the edges of the construction structure load when the load is secured. The apparatus is placed on the top of a load with the load chains secured to the trailer at a vertical angle. The chain binders being the apparatus to tighten down on the load creating greater clamping force between the load and the trailer bed.

Abstract: Transportation tooling of the type that borders the blade at its root and at an intermediate point. This tooling is used in combination with platforms placed on the transportation elements and said platforms can move transversely and turn or rotate with respect to the means of transportation without affecting blade integrity. A method for blade transportation with the point of one blade facing the point of the adjacent blade so as to use the minimum space on the means of transportation. The rail tooling takes into account the maximum corner radius that the train will encounter while absorbing the bending and torsion stress acting on the blades.

Abstract: An embodiment of a shipping system for transporting an object is provided. In an embodiment, a shipping system is provided that includes a frame assembly, a cradle assembly, and a mechanism for simultaneously rotating and translating the cradle assembly relative to the base of the frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a base. The cradle assembly is connected to the frame assembly, and includes a forward member for securing a forward portion of the transported object (e.g., an aircraft engine) and an aft member of securing an aft portion of the object being transported.

Abstract: A trailer assembly for transporting one or more vertically-oriented panels includes a frame having front and rear sections, a first set of lower crossbeams extending laterally across the front section of the frame, and a second set of lower crossbeams extending laterally across the rear section of the frame. The crossbeams provide vertical support for the panel(s). A hitch extending from the front section of the frame is attachable to a towing vehicle. A set of front vertical members extend upwardly from either the hitch or the frame. A set of front crossbeams extend laterally between the front vertical members and a set of rear crossbeams extend laterally between the rear vertical members. The front and rear crossbeams impede longitudinal movement of the panel(s). A set of wheels axially mounted on struts extend laterally from oppositely facing sides of the rear section of the frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for gripping a unit load during handling of same, said device comprising an attachment portion for attaching the device to the unit load, a gripping portion (for engaging with a handling means) which is embodied in the form of a container corner, and a set of at least two said gripping devices adapted in a certain way to the unit load or at least to elements of the unit load. The invention also relates to a transport vehicle for the unit load, comprising a towing vehicle and a trailer that are connected to each other via the unit load during transportation thereof, and which have holding devices for the unit load on their facing ends, comprising a set of said gripping devices.

Abstract: A system and method for transporting an airfoil, which has a root end, a tip end, and a midsection, over a railroad utilizing a first railcar coupled to a second railcar. The system includes a bracket fixed to the root end of the airfoil and connected to the first railcar, and, the bracket is oriented to align the tip end of the airfoil toward the second railcar. A sliding support is connected to the first railcar at a position between the bracket and the second railcar. The sliding support is adapted to engage the midsection of the airfoil and support the airfoil while enabling the airfoil to move laterally. A lateral guide structure is connected to the second railcar, and aligned to engage the airfoil to limit its lateral movement.

Abstract: A head hauler has a movable longitudinal rail that is movable without tools in vertical elevation and transverse horizontal position. The movable longitudinal rail is supported by two support assemblies, each of which contains a bracket having an upper sloped surface, a screw, a coupling attached to the bracket, a threaded coupling through which the screw passes, an underlying plate that is attached to the threaded coupling, and a means for attaching the plate to the movable longitudinal rail.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing construction structure loads to a trailer for transportation which employs adjustable tubes, tie down chains, chain binders, load pads and protective flanges. The load pads being the apparatus for transferring the tie down forces to the construction structure load and trailer bed without damaging the load. The protective flanges being the apparatus for preventing the load chains from damaging the edges of the construction structure load when the load is secured. The apparatus is placed on the top of a load with the load chains secured to the trailer at a vertical angle. The chain binders tighten the apparatus down on the load creating greater clamping force between the load and the trailer bed.

Abstract: In a method and a vehicle for the transport of a long windmill wing (2), the windmill wing is suspended at its one end on a hydraulic system (4, 11), which is adjustable in the height and is arranged rotatably on a tractive vehicle (3), and is secured at its opposite end to a non-tractive vehicle (5) which has a rotatable and height-adjustable carrier arrangement. Hereby, the distance between the lowermost edge of the windmill wing and the road surface may be adjusted in a great range, which is advantageous during transport where the windmill wing (2) is to be moved through viaducts or is to negotiate a road bend where a sign may be placed at a corner. Thus, a vehicle is achieved which may be used for the transport of very long windmill wings (2), where the manoeuvrability is optimum under various conditions.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding an aerospace structure, having an edge and a surface, includes a base. Coupled to the base is an edge support adapted to releasably engage the edge of the structure. Also coupled to the base is a stanchion. Moveably coupled to the stanchion is a surface support adapted to support the surface of the structure when the edge of the structure is retained by the edge support.

Abstract: A method of transporting rails to, and leaving the rails at, a target location. The method includes using a train having multiple rail wagons. The steps include supporting the rails on at least two successive wagons with the rail being movable relative to at least one wagon in the direction of elongate extent of the rail, and using winches on the wagons to unload the rails at the target location.

Abstract: A support structure for supporting and tilting an oversized cargo to reduce the effective width of the cargo. The structure comprises a bolster frame having a base and a stanchion connected to the base. The stanchion extends upwardly from a lower end connected to the base to an upper end opposite the lower end. A cylindrical roller supported is by the upper end of the stanchion for rotational movement relative to the stanchion about a rotational axis. The cylindrical roller is also supported by the stanchion for pivotal movement relative to the stanchion such that the rotational axis pivots relative to the stanchion. The bolster frame also includes a bearing pad connected to the base. The cylindrical roller and the bearing pad at least partially support the oversized cargo. The support structure may be mounted on a trailer for transporting oversized cargo, such as concrete double-tees.

Abstract: The invention is relative to a transport vehicle with a tractor and a trailer that are connected to one another during the transport of cargo by the cargo itself. The invention has the problem of making a transport vehicle available that also makes possible the transport on highways of very bulky material, especially such material that exceeds the usual profile height of underpasses and bridges (freeway bridges, etc.). A transport vehicle for a rotor blade of a wind power system with a tractor and a trailer that are connected to one another during the transport of the rotor blade by the rotor blade and that respectively comprise a holding device and/or receiving device for the rotor blade which holding device and/or receiving device is/are designed in such a manner that it/they permit(s) a rotation of the rotor blade about its longitudinal axis and that a drive for rotating the rotor blade is provided on the tractor and/or the trailer.

Abstract: A support structure for supporting and tilting an oversized cargo to reduce the effective width of the cargo. The structure comprises a bolster frame having a base and a stanchion connected to the base. The stanchion extends upwardly from a lower end connected to the base to an upper end opposite the lower end. A cylindrical roller supported is by the upper end of the stanchion for rotational movement relative to the stanchion about a rotational axis. The cylindrical roller is also supported by the stanchion for pivotal movement relative to the stanchion such that the rotational axis pivots relative to the stanchion. The bolster frame also includes a bearing pad connected to the base. The cylindrical roller and the bearing pad at least partially support the oversized cargo. The support structure may be mounted on a trailer for transporting oversized cargo, such as concrete double-tees.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting cargo includes a longitudinal rotatable support arm and at least one bracing arm that extending in a substantially perpendicular direction from the longitudinal arm. No more than one of the bracing arms contacts and supports a corner of the cargo. At least one of the bracing arms preferably includes an extendable assembly for providing at least partial support of the cargo. The extendable assembly may include, for example, a sleeve and a movable structure located within the sleeve, wherein the movable structure may be extended from the sleeve to contact the cargo.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting cargo includes a rotatable support arm and at least one bracing arm that extending in a substantially perpendicular direction from the longitudinal arm. No more than one of the bracing arms contacts and supports a corner of the cargo. At least one of the bracing arms preferably includes an extendable assembly for providing at least partial support of the cargo. The extendable assembly may include, for example, a sleeve and a movable structure located within the sleeve, wherein the movable structure may be extended from the sleeve to contact the cargo.

Abstract: A combine header transport may be rapidly and easily adjusted to support a wide variety of kinds and shapes of headers for transport. The transport includes an inclined bracket having a slotted sloped surface. A rail having a plate affixed thereto overlies the sloped surface and a second plate underlies the sloped surface. The underlying plate has an offset at one end which receives a first coupling to the overlying plate, and a second hooked coupling couples the other ends of the plates together. When the second coupling is relaxed, the rail may be readily slid along the sloped surface to effect rapid and simultaneous adjustment of the rail in both the transverse horizontal direction and in vertical elevation, and the adjustment may be accomplished without a wrench or other tool.

Abstract: A trailer mounts a turbine and a generator for transport to a power generation site. The mount for the turbine includes a sub-base mounted for pivotal movement adjacent a rear end thereof proximate the forward end of the generator. The forward end of the sub-base is secured to the trailer by an isolator mount. The two mounts constitute a 3-point mounting system for the sub-base and turbine carried thereby whereby during transport, the sub-base and turbine are enabled for limited angular deflection of the turbine axis relative to the generator rotor axis. The pivotal mounting adjacent the interconnection between the turbine and generator rotors lies along discrete opposite sides of the trailer. Torque is transmitted from the turbine to the generator base through the pivotal mountings. At the power generation site, the sub-base is locked down and minimal adjustment is required to align the turbine and generator rotors.

Abstract: A self-propelled grain combine head is transported on a wheel supported trailer having an elongated lower support bar on which is mounted a pair of slidable head support units each having a bracket supporting a repositionable support member. Each support member has peripherally spaced different support surfaces for receiving frame members of different combine heads, and each bracket and corresponding head support member have a plurality of sets of alignable holes for receiving a pair of removable cross pins. A pair of hold down units are also slidably mounted on the lower support bar, and each unit carries a manually actuated ratchet winch having a flexible hold down strap. Each strap is connected to a combine head by a hook which may also receive a claw-type hook and a cross pin.

Abstract: Hauling vehicles, fixtures and methods for loading heavy cargo are provided. The fixture enables such cargo to be loaded on a trailer, boat or railway with a reduced "effective width". Such fixtures include a support frame and an arm which may be pivotally mounted to the support frame for enabling the cargo to be tilted from a first loading position to a second transporting position to reduce the degree to which the cargo extends beyond the width of the trailer. A plurality of perpendicular members extend from positions near the ends of the arm. Each perpendicular member has a rotating boot near an end opposite the arm. The rotating boot is shaped to contact and support an internal corner of the cargo, which may be a concrete double-tee. Transportation costs are significantly reduced through the use of the fixture, vehicle and method.

Abstract: Hauling vehicles, fixtures and methods for loading heavy cargo are provided by this invention. The fixture enables such cargo to be loaded on a trailer, boat or railway with a minimum "effective width". Such fixtures include a support frame and an arm swively mounted to the support frame for enabling the cargo to be tilted from a first loading position to a second transporting position to reduce the degree to which the cargo extends beyond the width of the trailer. Transportation costs are significantly reduced through the use of this invention.

Abstract: A railway vehicle having twelve wheel and axle assemblies grouped into six 2-axle truck assemblies. Three truck assemblies are mounted on each of two span bolsters which in turn are mounted on opposite ends of a railway vehicle. All of the truck assemblies are rotatably mounted to the span bolster and the span bolster is rotatably mounted to the rail vehicle. The center assembly can be rotatably mounted about an axis common with the axis of the center plate of the span bolster. In some embodiments the spring assembly on the center truck assembly of each span bolster is lighter than the spring assemblies on the other truck assemblies mounted to the same bolster. In some embodiments the center truck assembly can move laterally more than the other truck assemblies on the span bolster.

Abstract: A transport wagon includes convertible support brackets for alternatively carrying different pieces of farm equipment, such as a grain platform or a corn header. Each convertible support bracket has a first support member pivotally connected to a second support member. The first support member has a support surface and can move between a first position for supporting part of an article to be carried and a second position for allowing the second support member, which has a support surface, to support part of a different article to be carried. The brackets can be slidably mounted on the frame of the transport cart. The brackets can be moved to one position for transporting a first article such as a grain platform. The brackets also can be moved to a second position for transporting a second article such as a corn header.

Abstract: The shipping stand includes a cradle assembly mounted upon a frame assembly to which a jet aircraft is securable. The frame assembly includes a plurality of wheels for locomotive capability. A plurality of shock absorbers are operatively engaged between the cradle assembly and frame assembly to provide adequate shock protection to a loaded jet aircraft engine when the shipping stand is configured in a truck transport mode. A plurality of lifting mechanisms selectively raise the cradle assembly to a predetermined height creating gaps between upper transport flanges and lower transport flanges. The gaps correspond to the height of spacers positionable between the flanges in the truck transport mode. To place the shipping stand in an air transport mode, the lifting mechanisms are activated, the spacers are removed from between the flanges and the cradle assembly is lowered to eliminate the gaps between the flanges.

Abstract: An elongated metal frame structure for connecting a large elongated container to a vehicle employed in transporting the container. The frame comprises a plurality of aluminum alloy tubes connected together at certain corners of the frame by corner assemblies. The assemblies comprise a "standard" cast iron or steel fitting and at least one steel member connected to one face of the fitting. The exterior surfaces of each steel member are coated with materials that are effective in electrically separating the steel member from an aluminum tube of the frame when the corner assemblies and aluminum tubes are assembled together. The size of the steel members in cross section with the materials applied to the surfaces of the steel member is such that the steel member can slip into the end of the aluminum tube located at a corner of the frame.

Abstract: Hauling vehicles, fixtures and methods for loading heavy cargo are provided by this invention. The fixture enables such cargo to be loaded on a trailer, boat or railway with a minimum "effective width". Such fixtures include a support frame and an arm swivelly mounted to the support frame for enabling the cargo to be tilted from a first loading position to a second transporting position to reduce the degree to which the cargo extends beyond the width of the trailer. Transportation costs are significantly reduced through the use of this invention.

Abstract: A vehicle for transporting a grain combine header and a row crop header of an agricultural harvesting implement having bolsters connected to wheels and a longitudinal tube extended between and connected to the bolsters. A longitudinal head rest extends between and is located above the bolsters. Swing arm assemblies mounted on the bolsters support the head rest for movement from an up position to a down position. Holders mounted on the tube are adapted to engage a portion of the header when the header is located on the head rest.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus, system, method of use, and method of manufacturing said apparatus, for securing an object having an irregular outer contour, including those objects having a discontinuous contour, in a standard fixture. While secured in the standard fixture modified as in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a secured object can easily be accessed at any point as pre-determined by the user.