Abstract: A round bale feeding device including upwardly extending slant bars that support the horizontally disposed rings. The bars extend at an angle from the bottom ring to the top ring, performing not only the support function for the rings but also providing the slant bar feature in the feeding zone. The slant bars are angularly affixed to the rings by means of molded plastic alignment brackets which provide connection and support to the feeder. The brackets simultaneously function as a secure clamp and an angle alignment device for properly positioning the rings and slant bars as the device is assembled.

Abstract: A wildlife feeder including a feed storage bin and a feed trough supported by a central support post. The bin and trough are vertically spaced to allow unobstructed animal access in the area between the bin and the trough.

Abstract: A pivotal support for a fluid ram extending a stabilizer arm from a vehicle frame. The pivotal support has a pivot axis which is offset from the longitudinal axis of the fluid ram. The position of the pivot axis of the fluid ram relative to the vehicle frame is shifted from a position inboard of the pivot axis of the stabilizer arm to a position outboard of the pivot axis of the stabilizer arm when the stabilizer arm is moved from the transport position to the ground engaging position. An integral U-shaped casting at one end of the fluid ram is joined to the journal portion of a journal bearing. The rotational axis of the journal bearing is offset from the longitudinal axis of the fluid ram so as to eccentricly and pivotally join the fluid ram to the vehicle frame. This mounting arrangement increases the moment arm of the stabilizer arm when rotated to a ground engaging position and brings the stabilizer arm closer to the vehicle frame when rotated to the transport position.