Abstract: Earthmoving equipment especially of the loader/backhoe type is provided with hydraulically operated stabilizer arms having stabilizer members associated therewith. Each member or pad is of reversible type having a flanged surface for engagement with gravel, for example, in a somewhat resilient surface for engagement with concrete or asphalt for example. The resilient surface is formed by a laminate constructed of separate pieces each of synthetic rubber cord construction.

Abstract: A slide and sled combination designed for use on the side of a mountain in conjunction with the operation of ski lift, consists of a monorail extending the length of a mountain from the upper end near the top of a ski lift along a path containing curves, banked curves, and straight segments to the bottom of the mountain near the base of the ski lift. The monorail consists of, in cross-section, a tubular segment supported on a web. Sleds comprising shells are supported on and secured to the monorail by two sets of four wheels which engage the tubular segment. Each set of wheels are supported on bulkheads connected to the shell. A braking system controllable by an operator sitting in the shell includes brakes actuated by a lever that are adapted to engage the tubular segment at diametrically opposite points. Stabilizing wheels are provided on at least one of the bulkheads and are adapted to engage the web.

Abstract: A stabilizer pad for attachment to an arm of a piece of earthmoving equipment such as a backhoe. In one embodiment the pad has a solid geometric shape such as a cube or pyramid with at least three outer surfaces, any one of which can be arranged as a ground engaging surface. The pad or the arm has a cut-out section for permitting rotation of the pad relative to the arm to at least two different positions. In another embodiment the pad is pivotally secured to the arm. In one position the pad is positioned below the arm and in the other position the pad rotates about 180.degree. with the end of the arm forming a grouser and the other side of the pad functioning to limit the penetration of the arm into the ground.