Abstract: A bucket linkage assembly for a construction machine is disclosed. The bucket linkage assembly is positioned between a work tool and a work tool hydraulic cylinder of the construction machine. The bucket linkage assembly includes a bucket linkage member having a first end attachable to the work tool and a second end attachable to the work tool hydraulic cylinder. Further, the bucket linkage member defines a slot therethrough and a mounting surface thereon. The bucket linkage assembly further includes a lifting eye having an eye portion and a flange portion. The eye portion extends through the slot in the bucket linkage member and the flange portion is mounted to the mounting surface of the bucket linkage member.

Abstract: A seal protection system for use with protecting a seal assembly between a motor housing and a final drive assembly. The seal protection system includes a seal protector assembly having a first band portion and a second band portion. The first band portion is removably attached to the second band portion. Further, a compressible element is provided as a continuous resilient layer along an outer edge section of the first and second band portions. The first band portion and the second band portion are structured and arranged in a manner to overlay the seal assembly in a first position. Moreover, the first band portion and the second band portion are structured and arranged to separate relative to the seal assembly in a second position. In addition, the compressible element is disposed between the first and second band portions and one of the motor housing or the final drive assembly.