Abstract: A header transport steering system is provided that allows the tongue of the header transport to pivot and translates the movement of the tongue to all of the wheels of the header transport. Front steering linkages are coupled to the tongue, and are configured to oscillate front wheels in response to rotation of the tongue. Walking tandem beams are connected to the frame and are configured to rotate in height with respect to the frame.

Abstract: A device for coating items is provided. The device includes a hopper configured to hold particles of coating. The device also includes a spout including a first end and a second end. The spout is coupled to the hopper at the first end and is configured to receive the particles of coating from the hopper. The device also includes a distribution device coupled between the hopper and the spout and configured to distribute the particles of coating from the hopper into the spout at the first end of the spout. The device also includes a size adjuster device coupled to the second end of the spout. The size adjuster device is configured to resize the particles of coating and to discharge the particles of coating.

Abstract: A suspension axle for a farm equipment is provided. The suspension axle includes an axle beam having two ends. The two ends are configured to be simply supported to the farm equipment. The suspension axle also includes a first mounting arm coupled to the axle beam between the two ends and extending outwardly from the axle beam. The suspension axle also includes a first mounting bracket pivotably coupled to the first mounting arm at a first horizontal pivot axis. The suspension axle also includes a first suspension member coupled to at least one of the axle beam and the first mounting arm.

Abstract: A farm implement for tilling soil including a frame having a transverse axis. The farm implement includes a plurality of ground engaging tools coupled to the frame extending parallel to the transverse axis. At least one of the plurality of ground engaging tools includes a roller having a solid outer surface.

Abstract: A farm implement for tilling soil includes a frame having a transverse axis. The farm implement further includes at least one first ground engaging tool coupled to the frame and having a first tool axis oriented within a range of from parallel to the transverse axis to about 30 degrees of the transverse axis and at least one first finishing tool coupled to the frame adjacent to the first ground engaging tool, and having an axis generally aligned with or substantially parallel to the first tool axis. The at least one first finishing tool is configured to control a ground working depth of the at least one first ground engaging tool.

Abstract: A suspension axle for a farm equipment is provided. The suspension axle includes an axle beam having two ends. The two ends are configured to be simply supported to the farm equipment. The suspension axle also includes a first mounting arm coupled to the axle beam between the two ends and extending outwardly from the axle beam. The suspension axle also includes a first mounting bracket pivotably coupled to the first mounting arm at a first horizontal pivot axis. The suspension axle also includes a first suspension member coupled to at least one of the axle beam and the first mounting arm.

Abstract: A device for coating items is provided. The device includes a hopper configured to hold particles of coating. The device also includes a spout including a first end and a second end. The spout is coupled to the hopper at the first end and is configured to receive the particles of coating from the hopper. The device also includes a distribution device coupled between the hopper and the spout and configured to distribute the particles of coating from the hopper into the spout at the first end of the spout. The device also includes a size adjuster device coupled to the second end of the spout. The size adjuster device is configured to resize the particles of coating and to discharge the particles of coating.

Abstract: A chemical applicator for use in a farm implement including a hopper, an auger, at least one agitator disc mounted to the hopper and a proportional rate device. The chemical applicator is configured to store material in the hopper and discharge the material from the auger on to seed or grain discharged from the farm implement. The at least one agitator disc is positioned such that it is driven by the auger. Therefore, the agitator disc does not need a separate motor to drive it. The proportional rate device controls the rate of the auger relative to the rate at which seed or grain is discharged from the farm implement.

Abstract: An adjustable support bracket for a transport wagon used to hold and transport a large object. The transport wagon has a frame with a top surface, opposed side surfaces and a bottom surface. The adjustable support bracket has an angled adjustable seat for supporting a portion of a large object. The angled adjustable seat has a top surface and leg members. The top surface includes an inclined plate. The leg members include a rear plate and a front portion. The leg members are connected to a first plate. The angled adjustable seat has at least one side plate connected by a hinge mechanism to permit at least one side plate to be adjusted to a pocket position or a lower position.

Abstract: An adjustable support bracket for a transport wagon used to hold and transport a large object. The transport wagon has a frame with a top surface, opposed side surfaces and a bottom surface. The adjustable support bracket has an angled adjustable seat for supporting a portion of a large object. The angled adjustable seat has a top surface and leg members. The top surface includes an inclined plate. The leg members include a rear plate and a front portion. The leg members are connected to a first plate. The angled adjustable seat has at least one side plate connected by a hinge mechanism to permit at least one side plate to be adjusted to a pocket position or a lower position.

Abstract: A tubular conveyor for conveying grain or seed includes an intake end having a first roller and a discharge end having a second roller. A tubular portion is disposed between the intake end and the discharge end. A continuous flexible conveyor belt is coupled with the first and second rollers. Seal means are provided for sealing edges of the conveyor belt at a point approximately where the conveyor belt meets at least one of the first and second rollers.

Abstract: A tubular conveyor for conveying grain or seed includes an intake end having a first roller and a discharge end having a second roller. A tubular portion is disposed between the intake end and the discharge end. A continuous flexible conveyor belt is coupled with the first and second rollers. Seal means are provided for sealing edges of the conveyor belt at a point approximately where the conveyor belt meets at least one of the first and second rollers.

Abstract: In preferred embodiments, a utility vehicle (such as, e.g., a skid steer vehicle) having a raised and lowered utility boom includes: a vehicle body; an engine supported within the vehicle body; a boom supported over the body; a utility mechanism supported on the boom; an operator cab supported on the vehicle body; and a forward tilt mechanism about which the cab tilts forward for maintenance or service; and a boom linkage moveable between a retracted position and an extended position; wherein, in the extended position the boom linkage provides a substantially unobstructed access to the vehicle body from left and right sides of the vehicle. The vehicle can also include a removable cover that enables access to the vehicle body behind the cab and/or a rear-end door that enables access from a rear end of the vehicle for maintenance or service.

Abstract: In preferred embodiments, a utility vehicle (such as, e.g., a skid steer vehicle) has a multitude of potential control-to-function configurations (in some preferred embodiments, enabling about sixteen or more configurations). The control-to-function configurations can preferably be selected by matching different control elements to different function drive elements. Preferably, the control elements (such as, e.g., hand control elements and foot control elements) have similar attachment mechanisms and the function drive elements (such as, e.g., various powered devices) have similar attachment mechanisms, whereby multiple control-to-function configurations can be readily achieved.

Abstract: A boom and linkage mechanism for a skid-steer loader includes a frame and a right and a left loader arms. An implement may be vertically pivotally mounted to the forward ends of the loader arms, and a pair of tilt actuators may be respectively connected between the forward ends and the implement. Right and left forward guide links are connected between the frame and the loader arms. Right and left rearward guide links are connected substantially proximate to a rear of the frame and the loader arms. The lower ends of the rear guide links may be substantially lower than the lower ends of the forward guide links. Right and left lift actuators may be connected between the frame and the loader arms. The right and left lift actuators may extend and retract to raise the right and left loader arms such that the implement moves between a fully lowered position and a fully raised position, and wherein the fully raised position is located substantially vertically above the fully lowered position.

Abstract: A boom and linkage mechanism for a skid-steer loader includes a frame and a right and a left loader arms. An implement may be vertically pivotally mounted to the forward ends of the loader arms, and a pair of tilt actuators may be respectively connected between the forward ends and the implement. Right and left forward guide links are connected between the frame and the loader arms. Right and left rearward guide links are connected substantially proximate to a rear of the frame and the loader arms. The lower ends of the rear guide links may be substantially lower than the lower ends of the forward guide links. Right and left lift actuators may; be connected between the frame and the loader arms. The right and left lift actuators may extend and retract to raise the right and left loader arms such that the implement moves between a fully lowered position and a fully raised position, and wherein the fully raised position is located substantially vertically above the fully lowered position.

Abstract: In preferred embodiments, a utility vehicle (such as, e.g., a skid steer vehicle) has a multitude of potential control-to-function configurations (in some preferred embodiments, enabling about sixteen or more configurations). The control-to-function configurations can preferably be selected by matching different control elements to different function drive elements. Preferably, the control elements (such as, e.g., hand control elements and foot control elements) have similar attachment mechanisms and the function drive elements (such as, e.g., various powered devices) have similar attachment mechanisms, whereby multiple control-to-function configurations can be readily achieved.

Abstract: In preferred embodiments, a utility vehicle (such as, e.g., a skid steer vehicle) having a raised and lowered utility boom includes: a vehicle body; an engine supported within the vehicle body; a boom supported over the body; a utility mechanism supported on the boom; an operator cab supported on the vehicle body; and a forward tilt mechanism about which the cab tilts forward for maintenance or service; and a boom linkage moveable between a retracted position and an extended position; wherein, in the extended position the boom linkage provides a substantially unobstructed access to the vehicle body from left and right sides of the vehicle. The vehicle can also include a removable cover that enables access to the vehicle body behind the cab and/or a rear-end door that enables access from a rear end of the vehicle for maintenance or service.

Abstract: A header transport lower rest bracket assembly for a header transport carriage having a frame, including a bottom bracket member capable of being movably clamped to the frame, the bottom bracket member having a pair of side plates having a correspondingly aligned working position hole located in a central region and a correspondingly aligned storage position hole located in an end region, a riser pad having an upper support surface and a riser backstop projecting from the upper support surface at an angle from vertical, and a pair of leg plates extending downwardly from the upper support surface, each of the leg plates having a correspondingly aligned substantially centrally located mounting hole and a lobe extending past the upper support surface adjacent the riser backstop, and a pin for retaining the riser pad in either a working position or a storage position, wherein the riser pad in a working position sets on the top support surface of the bottom bracket member and is held in place by the pin extending

Abstract: A folding row marker assembly for use with an agricultural implement has an inner link assembly that includes both a mounting that attaches to the agricultural implement and one or more inner link members. The row marker further includes first arm members that hingedly connect to both the first link assembly and an outer link assembly. In one embodiment, the folding row marker assembly has two sections, including an outer arm member that hingedly connects to the outer link assembly and connects to a marker. In an alternative three-section embodiment, the outer link assembly includes a middle section having a middle link assembly that connects to the inner arm members, an outboard link assembly that connects to the outer arm member, and middle arm members that connect the middle link assembly to the outboard link assembly.