Abstract: A drawbar mechanism for coupling an earth-working tool to an agricultural implement is disclosed. The agricultural implement includes a frame and a source of hydraulic pressure. The drawbar mechanism includes an extendable and retractable hydraulic cylinder in fluid communication with the source of hydraulic pressure and having a first end pivotally coupled to the frame and a second end. A drawbar having a first portion pivotally coupled to the frame defines a working range. The drawbar having a second portion coupled to the earth-working tool. The second end of the hydraulic cylinder is pivotally coupled to the drawbar enabling a substantially constant down force throughout the working range of the drawbar.

Abstract: An implement wheel assembly includes two individual wheel arms tied together by a linkage that pivots about a fore-and-aft extending axis at a location above the wheels and generally above the plane of the implement frame. The linkage constrains the wheel arms to pivot in opposite vertical directions as the implement moves over irregular ground surfaces to improve weight distribution on the wheels. Spring structure may be interposed between the ends of a pivoting linkage and the individual wheel arms to lower frame impact forces. The structure allows two wheels to be placed side-by-side with their axes generally aligned and reduces under-frame hardware to improve crop and soil and trash flow.

Abstract: An implement wheel assembly includes two individual wheel arms tied together by a linkage that pivots about a fore-and-aft extending axis at a location above the wheels and generally above the plane of the implement frame. The linkage constrains the wheel arms to pivot in opposite vertical directions as the implement moves over irregular ground surfaces to improve weight distribution on the wheels. Spring structure may be interposed between the ends of a pivoting linkage and the individual wheel arms to lower frame impact forces. The structure allows two wheels to be placed side-by-side with their axes generally aligned and reduces under-frame hardware to improve crop and soil and trash flow.