Abstract: The present invention overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a pneumatic lift apparatus for a ladder. The apparatus is attachable to a conventional extendable ladder. The apparatus attaches to the lower end of the ladder and includes attachments for attaching the side rails of the ladder. A plate is attached in weight bearing relation between opposing pneumatic pistons which serve to lift the plate relative to the rails.

Abstract: A fruit harvesting vehicle comprising a hydraulic power system comprising a plurality of hydraulic motors and hydraulic cylinders. At least a pair of elevating work platforms, with an equal number positioned in opposition on each side of the vehicle, with each elevating work platform operated by independent hydraulic cylinders to raise and lower. A front chain drive system powered by a first hydraulic motor transporting an empty harvest bin from a front deck into a filling position to interface with a rotating hydraulic driven bin filler system. A rear chain drive system powered by a second hydraulic motor transporting a filled harvest bin onto a rear deck. A fill sensor associated with a harvest bin interfaced with the rotating hydraulic driven bin filler system to lower in place over the associated harvest bin. The fill sensor automatically raises the rotating hydraulic driven bin filler system and operates the chain drive systems.

Abstract: A remotely controllable fluid control valve includes a solenoid valve body with an inlet, an outlet, a solenoid mechanism and a power source, a wireless control receiver, and a wireless control transmitter. The solenoid mechanism is oriented to controllably interrupt the fluid connection between the inlet and the outlet. The power source is attached to the solenoid mechanism and the wireless control receiver to permit a user to control the position of the solenoid mechanism and the flow of water through the valve with the wireless control transmitter.