Abstract: A bracket support system to connect a hoist to a connector rod and at least one hoist connector of a tractor, the bracket support system including an upper mask bracket removably disposed on a mounting mask to connect to the connector rod, at least one lower bracket removably disposed on a rear of the hoist, a stiffener bracket disposed on at least a portion of the hoist to prevent damage to the mounting mask in response to lifting at least one object on the hoist, and a support shaft disposed within at least a portion of the rear of the hoist.

Abstract: A bracket support system to connect a hoist to a connector rod and at least one hoist connector of a tractor, the bracket support system including an upper mask bracket removably disposed on a mounting mask to connect to the connector rod, at least one lower bracket removably disposed on a rear of the hoist, a stiffener bracket disposed on at least a portion of the hoist to prevent damage to the mounting mask in response to lifting at least one object on the hoist, and a support shaft disposed within at least a portion of the rear of the hoist.

Abstract: A ladder stabilizing apparatus is provided for a ladder having two distally spaced vertical rails. The stabilizer apparatus comprises a mounting bracket configured for mounting onto and against the base portion of the side rails of a ladder. The stabilizer includes an elongated rectangular shaped ground pad member which is hingeably attached to the mounting bracket such that the ground pad is free to pivot between a folded position where it rests against the side of the mounting bracket and therefore against the side of the ladder side rail, to a second open and supportive position wherein the ground pad pivots about the hinge to a position in which it is substantially perpendicular to the mounting bracket and to the vertical side rail of the ladder. The stabilizer further includes an elongated folding locking strut member to hold the ground pad in a supportive position, providing the ladder with a wider base, a larger area over which to distribute the weight and improved resistance to tip over of the ladder.