Abstract: A fork lift type device for attachment to a three point hitch of a tractor and having a hydraulic cylinder connected to the upper point of the hitch for controlling the tilt of the fork lift. A vertical frame forms a base for supporting horizontally extending fork members. A vertically disposed square sleeve is rigidly affixed to the frame and a post member is received in one end of the sleeve. A pin selectively affixes the sleeve and post members together. The top of the post member has an apertured plate extending in one direction, for connection to the hydraulic cylinder, and a clevis structure extends in an opposite direction for allowing connection to a conventional three point hitch upper rod when the post member is turned 180 degrees. The sleeve member is open at each end so as to receive the post member in either end to thereby facilitate the turning of the fork lift structure over and thereby allowing a higher lifting capability to the fork lift.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 16, 1974
Date of Patent:
May 18, 1976
Assignee:
Harlan Mfg. Co., Inc.
Inventors:
Calvin L. Jacobson, William H. Ahlers, Jr.