Abstract: A self-supporting merger for use with a cutting machine for cutting plant material, the merger having a frame, a bed assembly mounted to the frame, a support assembly for supporting the weight of the merger, and a coupling assembly for coupling the frame to the cutting machine. The bed assembly is configured for receiving cut plant material discharged by the cutting machine, and includes a conveyor movable in at least one direction for displacing the cut plant material to at least one side of the merger. The bed assembly may be movably mounted to the frame, and be movable between an engaged position wherein the bed assembly is positioned to receive the cut plant material discharged by the cutting machine, and a bypass position wherein the cut plant material discharged by the cutting machine bypasses the bed assembly. The support assembly including at least one wheel coupled to the frame.

Abstract: The plow includes a vehicle mount for mounting the plow to a host vehicle, and a main blade mounted to the vehicle mount The plow further includes a pair of wing blades pivotally mounted to the main blade for travel in an arcuate path relative to the main blade, and four bar parallel arm linkages and actuators connected between opposing ends of the main blade and each of the wing blades for supporting and swinging the at least one wing blade in said arcuate travel path throughout the full distance between a retracted position in front of the main blade such that at least a substantial portion of the at least one wing blade is disposed in overlapping relation with the main blade, and an extended position in substantial longitudinal alignment with the main blade whereby a plurality of plowing widths is provided. It should be noted that the blade is advantageously used for the plowing of snow, however the plowing of other materials is envisioned such as sand or gravel.