Abstract: A tool comprising two jaws, the first jaw having a seat for receiving a shaft to which a split ring clip is to be attached or detached, and the second jaw having a head with two selective indexed positions, the first position for detaching the clip and having prong means adapted to contact the ends of the clip, and the second position for attaching the clip and including a seat for holding the clip with its open side facing the first jaw, a receptacle to catch the clip when detached, and means for moving said jaws together in meshing relationship.

Abstract: The attachment includes a pair of spaced support arms secured to the sides of a bucket of a back hoe vehicle and receive an elongated upper rectangular bar, and a pair of adjustably spaced fork arms attached to the upper bar. An elongated lower bar extends substantially parallel to the upper bar and is adjustably supported by the fork arms and engages against the back wall of the bucket. The lower bar may be adjustably elevated on the fork arms and provides rigidifying support for the fork arms in their outwardly extended position.

Abstract: This back hoe lifting device is for loading pipe from trucks easily. Primarily, it consists of a pair of support arms secured to the bucket portion of the back hoe vehicle, which adjustably receive an elongated upper bar, having a pair of fork arms attached. The device further includes a lower bar, which adjustably elevates on the fork arms and provides further support for the fork arms in their outwardly extended position.