Abstract: A frame assembly for a machine is disclosed. The frame assembly includes a main frame including a pair of spaced apart members extending longitudinally between the front and back of the machine and a front frame. The front frame includes a top plate having a first portion extending between the spaced apart members and a bottom plate coupled to the top plate. The bottom plate has a second portion extending between the spaced apart members. The front frame is connected to the main frame by attaching at least a portion of the first portion and at least a portion of the second portion to the spaced apart members.

Abstract: A frame assembly for a machine is disclosed. The frame assembly includes a main frame including a pair of spaced apart members extending longitudinally between the front and back of the machine and a front frame. The front frame includes a top plate having a first portion extending between the spaced apart members and a bottom plate coupled to the top plate. The bottom plate has a second portion extending between the spaced apart members. The front frame is connected to the main frame by attaching at least a portion of the first portion and at least a portion of the second portion to the spaced apart members.

Abstract: A support structure for a frame of a machine including a frame mount for attaching the support structure to the frame, the frame mount defining a bottom portion of the support structure. A cylinder mount formed above the frame mount for pivotally mounting a lift cylinder to the frame and a cab mount formed above the frame mount for mounting a cab structure.

Abstract: A transmission case for a machine having a power source and a drive train assembly adapted to receive power from the power source is provided. The transmission case includes an encasing member, a plurality of side rails and a unitary rear wall which are coupled to one another to define an enclosure therebetween. The unitary rear wall includes a rear plate. The rear plate includes plurality of threaded holes provided at the peripheral end portions of the rear plate. The rear plate also includes a through hole. The unitary rear wall also includes a machined portion defined along the through hole. The unitary rear wall further includes a lubricant drain provision. The lubricant drain provision is provided at the bottom portion of the rear plate. The unitary rear wall includes a plurality of mounts, which are provided on a top portion of the rear plate.

Abstract: A mounting member for a frame assembly of a machine is provided. The mounting member includes a first lobe portion having an opening. The first lobe portion includes a first shoulder portion and a plurality of first mounting holes adapted to mount a drive hub. The mounting member includes a second lobe portion having a cavity. The second lobe portion includes a second shoulder portion and a plurality of second mounting holes adapted to mount a pivot shaft. The mounting member also includes a neck portion connecting the first lobe portion and the second lobe portion. The mounting member includes a reinforcement portion extending from the first lobe portion to the second lobe portion along the neck portion. The reinforcement portion at least partially surrounds the second lobe portion. The reinforcement portion, the first lobe portion, and the second lobe portion are coupled to the frame assembly of the machine.