Abstract: A steering mechanism for an articulated vehicle having first and second frame sections with one of the frame sections having a pair of idler links pivotally mounted thereto at laterally spaced points, and the other frame section having a pair of drive links pivotally connected thereto at laterally spaced points. The free ends of adjacent drive and idler links on each side of the vehicle are pivotally interconnected and the relative lengths of the drive and idler links as well as the location of the pivot connections joining the drive and idler links to the first and second frame sections and to each other is such that the return steering torque at 90.degree. steer angle is at least equal to the steering torque available at 0.degree. steer angle.

Abstract: A blade positioning mechanism for a motor grader that permits the blade ends to be raised or lowered independently of each other or together through a pair of hydraulic cylinders universally gimballed in independent locking bell cranks. The mechanism also allows the blade to be shifted to either side of the vehicle and into a substantially vertical position.

Abstract: A ground engaging shoe for the cushioned track of an off-highway vehicle that is generally rectangular in shape and includes a V-shaped main grouser that is bounded on the opposite sides thereof by a pair of secondary grousers, each of which has a body portion that is substantially parallel to one of the arms of the main grouser.