Abstract: A wheel assembly for an agricultural implement. The agricultural equipment includes a laterally-extending toolbar with one or more agricultural tools extending from the toolbar. The wheel assembly comprises a wheel configured to rotate along a ground surface. The wheel assembly additionally comprises a base bracket configured to be rigidly secured to the toolbar. The wheel assembly further comprises a wheel bracket adjustably engaged with the base bracket. Adjustment of the wheel bracket with respect to the base bracket causes a corresponding lateral shifting of the wheel with respect to the toolbar.

Abstract: A scraper blade assembly for a vehicle such as a tractor or skid-steer vehicle has a frame having a socket with a pivotable ball for connection to the vehicle. The pivotable ball permits pivoting movement of the frame about a longitudinal axis, a transverse axis and a vertical axis of the vehicle. Tilt of a scraper blade mounted on the frame is controlled by left and right hydraulic cylinders and angle of the scraper blade is controlled by a third hydraulic cylinder. A control system has a single joystick which is capable actuating the left and right hydraulic cylinders independently or simultaneously. The combination of the pivotable ball mount to permit three degrees of freedom of movement of the frame and the ability of a single joystick to independently or simultaneously control the left and right hydraulic cylinders results in smooth and accurate blade placement for finer control over earth moving operations.

Abstract: An earthmoving apparatus includes an earthmoving blade (9) extending in the width direction of an undercarriage, a lifting unit (10) configured to move the earthmoving blade (9) up and down, and a cover unit (12) covering the lifting unit (10), wherein the earthmoving blade (9) can be moved by the lifting unit between a grounded position in which the earthmoving blade is in contact with the ground surface and a retracted position in which the earthmoving blade is held highest off the ground surface, while keeping a nearly vertical orientation with respect to the ground surface, the cover unit (12) includes a sub cover (27) extending from a location above the lifting unit (10) toward the earthmoving blade (9) and a main cover (28) slidable on the upper surface of the sub cover (27), the main cover (28) is pivotally attached to the earthmoving blade (9) in such a manner that one end portion of the main cover is nearly in contact with the top surface of the earthmoving blade, and when the earthmoving blade (9) i

Abstract: A method for enhancing productivity for an excavating operation is disclosed. The method includes establishing a machine-to-machine communication system for a fleet of machines, including at least two machines. The method also includes removing material during the excavating operation with at least a first machine of the fleet of machines. The method additionally includes operating a second machine of the fleet of machines in a mode involving contact between at least the first machine and the second machine. The method further includes employing the machine-to-machine communication system to effect controlled contact between at least the first machine and the second machine.

Abstract: A box scraper attachment is provided for mounting on the boom arms of a skid-steer vehicle or the like. The box scraper attachment includes a main frame having castor wheel assemblies mounted at the forward end thereof. A box scraper is selectively vertically movably secured to the main frame and is selectively pivotally movably secured to the main frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device which may be mounted to the front of a tractor and which is operative to fold over corn stalks and the like before they engage the front tires of the tractor. The device positions dragging units in front of each of the front tires of the tractor, whereby the dragging units are dragged over the ground in front of the tires when the tractor is moving. The weight of each of the dragging units is sufficient to cause it to substantially fold over corn stalks and the like prior to their engagement with the front tires of the tractor, thereby greatly minimizing wear to the tires caused by engagement with the corn stalks and the like.

Abstract: A grader attachment is a forward extending triangular truss structure, which extends from a point of pivotal attachment to a tractor to a tandem front wheel support. A blade frame pivotally hangs from the peak of the truss, supporting a cutter blade immediately beneath the truss. The blade frame is capable of both lateral rotation an tilt. Blade positioning provides lateral forces for sliding the blade from side to side, and a rotational force for turning the blade so as to provide for a left or right leading edge cut. The blade describes, as it is moved, a cutting line tangent to a circle of large radius. The blade is supported through a long lever arm, increasing the stability of the blade position. The tractor raises and lowers the blade by tilting the entire truss. The apparatus is steered by the steering wheels of the tractor.

Abstract: Attachment for wheel-mounted loaders comprising a frame releasably connectible to the loader, extending forwardly from the loader in the normal travelling direction thereof and supporting a grader blade for operations such as grading, road maintenance and the like. To provide a stable and strong unit, the attachment is adapted to be mounted directly on the chassis of the loader and is intended to be an independently operable unit. The attachment is adapted to be easily connected to the loader, the available hydraulic and electric systems being utilized without any additional installations except for control units and switches, thus making the connection of the attachment very comfortable.

Abstract: A grading and dozing attachment for a tractor including a blade located between the front wheels and the back wheels of the tractor, a carrying frame adapted to fit between the front wheels and the rear wheels of the tractor, the frame having a plurality of symmetrically disposed legs attachable to the rear axle of the tractor and a lifting mechanism connected to the tractor and the carrying frame for pivoting the carrying frame upwardly and downwardly about the rear axle, plates for adjusting the angle of the blade in a horizontal plane attached to the carrying frame by pins, and plates attached to the blade for adjusting the angle of the blade in a vertical plane.

Abstract: A grading vehicle including a bridging vehicle chassis between a front axle and its corresponding wheels and a rear vehicle section having at least one axle with corresponding rear wheels, and control equipment mounted on said chassis, which equipment provides for adjustment in all directions of a grading device suspended therefrom and mounted between the front axle and the rear section of the vehicle, which grading device is connected by a universal joint to the rear section of the vehicle which carries a driving engine, the grading device includes a scraping blade which is of length corresponding substantially to the width of the vehicle, and the front wheels being driven wheels.

Abstract: An implement mounting arrangement is disclosed which is operatively associated with a longitudinally oriented main frame of a vehicle such as a motor grader. The implement mounting arrangement includes a base frame assembly having an inner end and an outer end and universally secured at its inner end to the main frame, a pair of actuators interconnected between the main frame and the outer end of the base frame assembly for suspended raising, lowering and tilting thereof, an implement support assembly hingedly mounted on the outer end of the base frame assembly, and a pair of actuators interconnected between the base frame assembly and the implement support assembly for angling it relative to the direction of travel of the vehicle.

Abstract: A bracket is carried by the motor grader and has upper and lower slots formed therein to slidably receive an upper and a lower slide surface respectively of a slide rail arrangement which is secured to the back of the moldboard. A hydraulic jack is attached to the bracket and has an extendable and retractable rod which is operatively associated with a clamp device positioned for direct engagement with the upper slide surface for forcing the lower slide surface into rigid clamping engagement with the lower slot in the bracket upon extension of the rod.

Abstract: A grader of the type including a longitudinal overlying boom connecting a front wheel assembly to a rear tractor unit with a blade carrier frame assembly positioned intermediate the front wheels assembly and the tractor unit. This grader is characterized by a boom which is longitudinally adjustable, laterally swingable and mounted over the cab to allow selective adjustment between a maximum effective wheelbase and a minimum turning radius to allow a lower cab and overall profile of the grader, and to provide an increased effective field of vision to the operator and to provide roll-over protection for the operator. This grader also distinctively includes a blade, the carrier frame of which is rearwardly connected to the tractor unit rather than forwardly to the boom, such as to be pushed by the tractor unit instead of being drawn by the boom, to thus allow a boom of lighter construction.