Abstract: A ground engaging work vehicle including a frame, a plurality of tractive elements, a movable extension, a hydraulic fluid using attachment, a hydraulic fluid pump and an accumulator. The plurality of tractive elements are coupled to the frame. The tractive elements engage the ground. The movable extension is connected to the frame. The hydraulic fluid using attachment is coupled to the movable extension. The hydraulic fluid pump is selectively fluidly coupled to the attachment. The accumulator is selectively fluidly coupled to the attachment dependent upon at least one fluid flow requirement of the attachment.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 30, 2008
Date of Patent:
March 27, 2012
Assignee:
Deere-Hitachi Speciality Products
Inventors:
Jarvis Degroot, Adrian Fengler, William Wilkinson