Abstract: A universal tractor loader bracket kit is described which enables a basic set of brackets to accommodate various other bracket components thereon to enable the basic set of brackets to accommodate various types of tractor loaders.

Abstract: An extender is positioned on the forward ends of the boom arms of a tractor loader. The extender includes a frame which is pivotally mounted on the forward ends of the boom arms and a slide which is vertically movably mounted on the extender frame. A cable is connected at one end thereof to the slide and extends therefrom over a pulley arrangement which causes the slide to be vertically moved relative to the extender frame as the boom arms are vertically moved relative to the tractor.

Abstract: A material handling attachment such as a bucket or the like is pivotally secured to the three-point hitch assembly of the tractor. The hitch assembly is movable between a lower position and an upper position by means of standard equipment on the tractor. A mechanical linkage interconnects the bucket, hitch assembly and the tractor so that the bucket will be in a substantially level position when the hitch assembly is in its lowermost position. As the hitch assembly is moved upwardly relative to the tractor, the linkage maintains the bucket in a level position. When the hitch assembly reaches its uppermost position, the linkage causes the bucket to be moved to a dumping position. After the material in the bucket has been dumped therefrom, the three-point hitch assembly is lowered with the bucket being automatically re-set to its operative or working position.

Abstract: A material handling attachment for small vehicles such as a garden tractor, riding lawn mowers, all terrain vehicles, etc. wherein the material handling attachment may be vertically moved by an electrically operated screw ram which may be controlled by either the electrical system on the vehicle or by a storage battery.

Abstract: An extension arm assembly for mounting on the forward ends of the boom arms of a tractor loader is described which enables the effective length of the boom arms to be extended thereby enabling the tractor loader to raise materials to a height greater than that otherwise possible. The extension arm assembly may be quickly and easily mounted on the forward ends of the boom arms without modification thereof.

Abstract: A loader device is described comprising a bracket assembly mounted on the tractor adapted to removably receive a tower assembly having a pair of boom arms pivotally secured thereto. The bracket assembly includes a pair of horizontally disposed support members which are positioned substantially above and rearwardly of the front wheels of the tractor. A pivot pin is provided on the forward end of each of the support members. The tower assembly includes a pair of spaced-apart side frames having uprights mounted at the rearward ends thereof. The side frames pivotally engage the pivot pins during the mounting and dismounting operations to provide the necessary clearance between the loader and the front wheels of the tractor. The rearward ends of the side frames rest upon the upper ends of the support members when the loader is mounted on the tractor.

Abstract: A quick attach means for a tractor loader is described comprising a pair of arcuate brackets pivotally secured to the forward ends of the loader boom arms. Each of the brackets has upper and lower horizontally extending pipes secured thereto which are adapted to be received by pockets at the rearward side of the loader bucket. A locking assembly is provided on the bracket for maintaining the pipes in their respective pockets.

Abstract: A material handling attachment for small vehicles such as a garden tractor, riding lawn mowers, all terrain vehicles, etc. wherein the material handling attachment may be vertically moved by an electrically operated screw ram which may be controlled by either the electrical system on the vehicle or by a storage battery.

Abstract: A material handling attachment such as a bucket or the like is pivotally secured to the three-point hitch assembly of the tractor. The hitch assembly is movable between a lower position and an upper position by means of standard equipment on the tractor. A mechanical linkage interconnects the bucket, hitch assembly and the tractor so that the bucket will be in a substantially level position when the hitch assembly is in its lowermost position. As the hitch assembly is moved upwardly relative to the tractor, the linkage maintains the bucket in a level position. When the hitch assembly reaches its uppermost position, the linkage causes the bucket to be moved to a dumping position. After the material in the bucket has been dumped therefrom, the three-point hitch assembly is lowered with the bucket being automatically re-set to its operative or working position.

Abstract: A material handling bucket or the like is mounted on a high-lift mechanism which is secured to the three-point hitch assembly of a tractor. The bucket is pivotally secured to the high-lift mechanism. The high-lift mechanism includes a pair of pivotal arms which are movable between upper and lower positions by means of a hydraulic cylinder. When the pivotal arms are moved to their uppermost position, the bucket is moved above the position normally possible in conventional mechanisms and the bucket is moved to its dumping position.

Abstract: A loader bucket comprising a bucket support frame which is connected to the three-point hitch assembly located at the rear of a conventional tractor. The bucket support frame comprises a pair of side frame members which are pivotally connected to the rearward ends of the lower links arms of the hitch assembly. The frame also includes a vertically disposed post which has a bracket pivotally mounted at the upper end thereof. The forward end of the bracket is pivotally secured to the rearward end of the upper link arm of the hitch assembly. A pair of hydraulic cylinders are pivotally connected at one end thereof to the rearward end of the bracket and have their other ends operatively connected to a horizontally disposed shaft which is rotatably mounted on the bucket support frame.

Abstract: A tractor loader is described which has multi-adjustment mounting features provided thereon to enable the loader to be mounted on a wide variety of tractor makes and models. First and second mounting brackets are adjustably mounted at opposite sides of the tractor and are adapted to have the tower assembly of the loader selectively mounted thereon. The tower assembly includes a pair of towers having side frame members extending forwardly therefrom. The lower ends of the towers have a shoe adjustably secured thereto which is secured to the first and second mounting brackets. A slide block is selectively longitudinally mounted on each of the side frames of the tower assembly which is also adjustably secured to the first and second mounting brackets.

Abstract: A materials handling apparatus for a tractor comprising a U-shaped frame which is quickly mounted and dismounted. The frame comprises a front frame portion having a pair of side frame portions extending upwardly and rearwardly from the lower opposite sides thereof. Boom arms are pivotally secured to the upper rearward ends of the side frame portions and are raised and lowered relative thereto by hydraulic cylinders which are positioned forwardly of the front wheels of the tractor. Releasable connectors are provided between the U-shaped frame and the tractor to enable the apparatus to be quickly and easily mounted and dismounted.