Abstract: A working machine includes either front and rear wheels or a pair of endless tracks supporting an undercarriage, a drive arrangement including a prime mover configured to provide motive power to propel the working machine, a superstructure connected to the undercarriage via a rotary connector, and a working arm connected to the superstructure. The machine also includes a fuel tank assembly comprising at least one fuel tank defining an internal volume for storing fuel to be supplied to the prime mover, wherein the at least one fuel tank is interposed between the superstructure and the undercarriage.

Abstract: A working vehicle includes an electric storage device; a traction motor configured to propel the working vehicle and to generate electrical energy when braking; a hydraulic system including a hydraulic pump driven by a load motor, a hydraulic actuator and a control valve; and a control system. The control system is configured to determine a state of charge of the electric storage device; induce additional load on the hydraulic system by directing the load motor to drive the hydraulic pump and actuating the control valve to direct flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic actuator when the state of charge is at or above a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A pipe handling attachment for a working machine is configured to support a pipe and includes a mounting component configured to couple the pipe handling attachment to the working machine. A boom includes a first support arrangement for supporting a first portion of the pipe, and a second support arrangement, spaced apart from the first support arrangement, for supporting a second portion of the pipe. A distance between the first support arrangement and the second support arrangement is variable, and including adjusting mechanism configured to adjust the distance between the first support arrangement and the second support arrangement. The adjusting mechanism is configured to be operated manually.

Abstract: A working machine including front and rear wheels or a pair of endless tracks supporting a body. A first working arm with a first implement mount is connected to the body. An apparatus with a collector having a first opening and a sweeper trailing the collector is mounted to the first implement mount. A second implement mount connected to the body, and a milling device is mounted to the second implement mount. The sweeper is configured and arranged to move surface material broken up by the milling device into the collector via the first opening.

Abstract: A control system is provided for a diesel particulate filter (DPF) system of a diesel engine configured for operation in an off-highway vehicle. The control system includes a controller configured to receive a signal corresponding to a fill state of the DPF being at or above a first threshold. The controller is configured to selectively induce a parasitic load on the diesel engine to increase an operating temperature of the engine in response to receiving the signal.

Abstract: A working machine includes a body, a ground engaging propulsion structure supporting the body, a working arm, a control system, and a collision avoidance system. The collision avoidance system has a camera configured to monitor an area in its field of view and to generate an output signal to the control system in response to a detected animate object. The control system includes a processor configured to execute a machine learning algorithm trained to determine whether the detected object is an animate object to determine whether an animate object is within the field of view. The system provides an output to alert an operator of the working machine if it is determined that an animate object has been detected in the field of view of the at least one camera.

Abstract: A control system for a working machine includes a ground engaging structure which performs a compaction operation by passing over a body of a harvested crop. The control system includes a controller and at least one sensor providing an input to the controller. The controller is configured to determine a state of compaction of a section of the body of the harvested crop based on at least the input from the sensor, and provides at least one output to control the movement of the working machine over the body of the harvested crop and also provides an indication to an operator of the working machine as to the state of compaction of the body of the harvested crop at a particular section thereof.

Abstract: A fastener assembly for connecting a fuel pipe to an engine component. The fastener assembly includes a housing and a fastener positioned within the housing. The housing has an end surface with an aperture for receiving a fuel pipe therethrough. At least one side wall extends from the end surface to define a recess for receiving a fastener therein. The fastener has a pipe inlet for receiving a fuel pipe therethrough, and a connecting arrangement for connecting the fastener to an engine component.

Abstract: A working machine includes a body, a ground-engaging propulsion structure supporting the body, a drive arrangement configured to provide motive power to the ground engaging propulsion structure, a braking system actuatable to apply a braking force to the ground engaging propulsion structure, a control system, and a sensor assembly configured to determine an output of the drive arrangement and to provide an output to the control system. The control system is configured to apply a first braking force to the ground engaging propulsion structure that is based on the determined output of the drive arrangement.

Abstract: A working machine has a body and a moveable element. The moveable element is moveable relative to the body. A camera captures an image of at least a portion of the moveable element. A processor executes a machine learning algorithm trained to determine a position of a moveable element from an image of the moveable element. The machine learning algorithm receives the image from the camera and determines the position of the moveable element in the image.

Abstract: A training machine to generate training data for supervised machine learning. The training machine is a working machine with a camera, a sensor, a body, and a moveable element moveable relative to the body. Training data is generated by capturing images, using the camera of at least a portion of the moveable element; and determining, using the sensor, sensor data which indicates the position of the moveable element in the image. The training data is used to train a machine learning algorithm to determine a position of a moveable element based on an image of at least a portion of the moveable element, without the need for corresponding sensor data.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for heating a road surface material to be repaired. The apparatus includes a frame and a heater connected to the frame so as to be positioned over a road surface, in use, for heating for heating a road surface material. An agitator is also connected to the frame for agitating a road surface material. The agitator is configured to agitate road surface material heated by the heater.

Abstract: An emissions abatement system for an engine system having an engine and an after-treatment system is provided. The emissions abatement system is configured for operation in an off-highway vehicle and comprises a controller arranged to: receive an input indicative of an intent to start the vehicle; upon receipt of said input, activate a heating component to raise an operating temperature of at least a portion of the after-treatment system; determine when the after-treatment system has reached a first heated condition; once the first heated condition has been reached, direct the engine to be started and direct the vehicle to operate in a first mode; determine when the after-treatment system has reached a second heated condition; and once the second heated condition has been reached, direct the vehicle to operate in a second mode.

Abstract: A fan cowling assembly for mounting to a working machine, the fan cowling assembly including: a support for mounting to a working machine, the support defining an opening for receiving a plurality of rotatable blades of a fan, in use; a fan ring mounted to the support by a ring mounting arrangement, the fan ring being arranged to surround the plurality of rotatable blades, in use; wherein the ring mounting arrangement is configured such that the fan ring is moveable relative to the support when mounted thereto.

Abstract: An axle assembly for a working machine is provided. The axle assembly has an axle housing comprising a central portion housing a gear, wherein the gear is configured to rotate about an axis and is configured to be partially disposed in a lubricant reservoir, and at least one arm portion extending from the central portion, with the arm portion housing at least one driveshaft. The axle assembly further includes a conduit assembly configured to direct lubricant from the central portion to the arm portion, with the conduit assembly including a lubricant catcher having an inlet disposed in an interior volume of the central portion.

Abstract: A hydraulic system for a working machine, the hydraulic system includes: a hydraulic fluid reservoir; a boom actuator having an ascending chamber and a descending chamber; a first pump; a first directional control valve comprising a first ascending state configured for moving the boom in the ascending direction, a descending state configured for moving the boom actuator in the descending direction, and a first neutral state; a second pump; a second directional control valve comprising a second ascending state configured for moving the boom actuator in the ascending direction, and a second neutral state; wherein the second directional control valve further comprises a float state configured to connect at least one of the ascending and descending chambers to the hydraulic reservoir for permitting the boom to move freely in the descending and/or descending directions.

Abstract: An undercarriage for a working machine having a chassis. The chassis includes a first axle mount and a first axle assembly mounted to the first axle mount. The first axle assembly has a first axle with first and second ends for pivotably mounting first and second wheels. The first axle mount is provided in the form of first and second arms extending from the chassis to define a channel therebetween, and the undercarriage is configured to restrict movement of the first and second arms.

Abstract: An engine system for an off-highway vehicle includes a diesel engine configured to drive a driveline of the vehicle; an after-treatment arrangement configured to reduce emissions from the engine system; an after-treatment heating element configured to raise an operating temperature of the after-treatment arrangement; an electric energy storage device; and a controller configured to direct energy from the electric energy storage device to the after-treatment heating element in order to raise the operating temperature of the after-treatment arrangement.

Abstract: A controller for use with a machine includes a machine body, and a load handling apparatus coupled to the machine body and moveable by an actuator, wherein the controller is configured to receive a signal representative of the orientation of the load handling apparatus with respect to a reference orientation and a signal representative of a moment of tilt of the machine, wherein the controller is further configured to issue a signal for use by an element of the machine including the movement actuator, which in response to the signal issued by the controller, is configured to restrict or substantially prevent a movement of the load handling apparatus when a value of the signal representative of the moment of tilt reaches a threshold value, the threshold value being dependent on the signal representative of the orientation of the load handling apparatus with respect to the reference orientation.

Abstract: A hydraulic system for a working vehicle, the hydraulic system includes a hydraulically actuated device; a hydraulic pump assembly for supplying a variable output of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulically actuated device; and a proportional control valve, wherein the hydraulic system is arranged such that hydraulic fluid exiting the hydraulically actuated device flows through a restriction of the proportional control valve; and wherein the hydraulic system is configured to control a flow of hydraulic fluid supplied to the hydraulically actuated device by varying the output of hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump assembly, and to control a flow of hydraulic fluid exiting the hydraulically actuated device via adjusting a restriction area of the proportional control valve.