Abstract: A double action grab fork is provided according to the invention. The double action grab fork includes an upper grab member, a lower grab member, and an arm. The upper grab member has an upper grab end and an upper grab body. The lower grab member has a lower grab end and a lower grab body. The upper grab end and the lower grab end are constructed for grasping an article. The arm has an upper end and a lower end. The upper end of the arm is rotatably attached to the upper grab body to allow rotation of the upper grab member relative to the upper end of the arm. The lower end of the arm is rotatably attached to the lower grab body to allow rotation of the lower grab body relative to the lower end of the arm. A grab teeth assembly for use with a bucket is provided, and a method for using the double action grab fork is provided.

Abstract: A loader device for a tractor or the like comprising a frame which is adapted to be removably secured to the tractor or the like and which includes first and second uprights with the upper ends thereof being spaced laterally outwardly from the lower ends. Boom arms are secured to the uprights and extend forwardly therefrom. Hydraulic cylinders are pivotally connected to the lower ends of the uprights and to the boom arms for raising and lowering the boom arms relative to the uprights. Hydraulic cylinders are connected to the upper ends of the boom arms and extend forwardly therefrom outwardly of the boom arms. A linkage pivotally connects the lower ends of the second pair of hydraulic cylinders and a loader bucket is pivotally mounted on the forward ends of the boom arms. The linkage connecting the second pair of hydraulic cylinders is positioned outwardly of the boom arms.

Abstract: An automatic hitch device for use on a tractor with a three-point hitch is disclosed. The device allows a tractor operator to engage or disengage a tow vehicle without leaving the tractor. Two fail-safe mechanisms are disclosed which prevent inadvertent disengagement of the tow vehicle. Structure for transmitting the towing load to the tractor drawbar is described. A hydraulic cylinder is used to operate a hitch pin. An alignment spring which helps direct the hitch pin into the tow vehicle hitch also relieves lateral force on the hydraulic cylinder. Co-operation between the fail-safe mechanisms and manual disengagement of the fail-safe mechanisms are also described.