Abstract: A front loader is attached to a car body and includes: a boom; a mainframe fixed to the car body; and a subframe that is detachably attached to the mainframe and supports the boom. The subframe includes: a first engaging portion that engages with the mainframe, and a second engaging portion that engages with the mainframe at a different position from the first engaging portion. Both the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are formed in an attachment member that is integrally formed and that constitutes at least a portion of the subframe.

Abstract: A vehicle for receiving and delivering granular material, such as agricultural seeds, includes a frame supporting a container defining an open top chamber having a bottom outlet. An elongated conveyor is supported by a system which includes a first support arm having one end pivotally connected to a side wall of the container for multiple directional movements and a second support arm pivotably connected to the opposite end of the first support arm. The opposite end of the second support arm supports an intermediate portion of the conveyor near its center of gravity and in suspended relation for tilting and rotating the conveyor. Power actuators are connected to rotate and pivot the first support arm to position the conveyor in many selected positions including the conveyor inlet under the outlet of the chamber, a storage position and a position between horizontal and substantially inclined for filling other containers.

Abstract: An apparatus for a vehicle used for positioning sod strips includes a structure for mounting on the vehicle frame and a pushing plate slidably mounted to the structure. The pushing plate is arranged to be abuttable to an edge of a sod strip. A pair of cylinders are operatively mounted between the structure and the pushing plate to slide the pushing plate away from the structure to laterally shift a sod strip to tighten up seams between adjacent sod strips. A pushing frame provides arms that are slidable into base tubes of a base frame and the cylinders are connected between the arms and the base tubes to slide the pushing frame with respect to the base frame. Further cylinders are employed to pivot the base frame, the pushing frame and the pushing plate between deployed and non-deployed positions.

Abstract: A front loader (10) for a tractor with a parking stand unit (28) including a parking support (30) pivotably mounted on the front loader arm (12). A locking brace (32) is pivotably seated at one end on the parking support (30) and is movably guided at the other end by a guidance means (50) formed on the locking brace (32) and at least one guide groove (48, 49) formed in the parking support (30). The guidance means (50) can be brought by pivoting the parking support (30) into the parking position (P3) into a locking position in which it comes to rest at a stop (66) formed in the guide groove (48, 49). The guidance means (50) can be pressed against the stop (66) and fixed in the locking position by a support force of the front loader arm (12) acting in the parking position (P3) on the locking brace (32).

Abstract: A bucket mounting system for efficiently attaching and removing a bucket attachment to a variety of different vehicles. The bucket mounting system generally includes a bucket configured with a pair of mounting bars extending parallel with respect to each other across the rear surface of the bucket. A pair of mounting brackets are provided which may be secured to the mounting bars via use of a pair of U-shaped locking members. Thus, the mounting brackets may be removably secured in a variety of positions on the rear face of the bucket to allow its mounting on a wide range of different vehicles such as loaders.

Abstract: A garbage can lifter having a pair of arms operatively connected to a handle, and a pair of pins secured to exterior surfaces of the pair of arms. The pair of arms is adapted to be operatively connected to one or more lifting arms of a tractor. The garbage can lifter also has a cross member secured to the pair of arms and the handle. The handle is positioned between the pair of arms and between interior surfaces of the pair of arms.

Abstract: A loader mast-to-mounting frame pin arrangement is provided. The pin arrangement has stops added to a shaft that allow the pin to be held in two positions: the locked position and the parked position. In the locked position, a unique slot cut in the mast plate retains the pin by not allowing an eccentric protrusion on the shaft from passing through the slot when the pin is rotated to place the shaft in the top of the slot. When the pin is rotated so the shaft is towards the bottom of the slot, the eccentric protrusion is allowed to pass through the mast plate and the pin can be pulled out until it hits another protrusion on the shaft. At this point, the pin will stay in the mast but the loader can be removed from the tractor. To prevent the pin from rotating by itself, when in the locked position, and the loader coming unlatched, a spring loaded knob engages in the slot which prevents the shaft from being able to rotate to the unlocked position.

Abstract: A hay spear accessory apparatus for providing a secure and fixed mounting point for attachments such as ropes, chains, cables and the like, the apparatus being generally comprised of a an open-ended sleeve member having an interior diameter sized for slidable engagement over the distal end of a hay spear, the sleeve having attachment mounting means fixedly connected to the outer surface thereof. The interior of the sleeve has a varied diameter so as to accommodate the receipt of hay spears of various diameters. The apparatus of the subject invention is designed for frictional engagement with a hay spear, but optional securing means are also provided which prevent axial displacement of the apparatus along the hay spear once mounted thereon.

Abstract: A round bale mover for attachment to either a tractor mounted front-end loader or a tractor three-point hitch for moving a pair of round bales. First and second bale teeth extend from a first end of the bale mover for supporting a first bale thereon. Third and fourth bale teeth extend from a second end of the bale mover for supporting a second bale thereon. The first and second bale teeth are selectively movable towards and away from the third and fourth bale teeth. The third and fourth bale teeth are selectively movable towards and away from the first and second bale teeth. The bale mover enables the first and second bales to be moved towards one another and moved away from one another.

Abstract: A bale mover is disclosed which includes a frame having a hitch mounted thereon which may be attached to the three-point hitch of the tractor or to the front end of a front-end loader mounted on the tractor. The frame includes a transversely extending tool bar or main frame member having first and second upstanding posts secured to the outer ends thereof. A pair of tooth supports are vertically slidably mounted on the first and second posts respectively with chains being attached thereto which limit the downward movement of the teeth supports but which permit the tooth supports to float upwardly on the posts as required. The bale mover permits a pair of bales to be loaded, transported and unloaded without the necessity of pushing one of the bales along the ground during the loading or unloading process of the other bale thereby preventing damage to the wrap net material on the bales.

Abstract: An air cart for use in an agricultural seeder includes a frame; a material tank carried by the frame; an arm pivotally coupled with the frame; a conveyor coupled with the arm for conveying material to the tank; and a hydraulic positioning system coupled with the conveyor for automatically moving the conveyor to a selected one of a plurality of predetermined positions.

Abstract: The invention provides a bale handling apparatus capable of being used to lift and transport two similar bales in a substantially side-by-side manner. The apparatus includes at least two vertically and horizontally offset main spears. Each main spear is grouped with at least one vertically and/or horizontally offset stabilizer spear. By virtue of the offset design of the main spears, the apparatus can be used to load two bales sequentially by lifting a first bale and then lifting a second bale without unloading the first bale from the apparatus. The apparatus can also be used to load two bales simultaneously. The two bales can then be transported together to another location and unloaded from the apparatus sequentially or simultaneously.

Abstract: A multi-purpose log-handling tool for attachment to the three-point hitch of a tractor or other vehicle includes a boom and an inverted U-shaped frame containing a number of apertures to which accessory tools may be attached. The boom and the frame are connected to the tractor and at one of the apertures to permit the outer end of the boom to be lowered and raised by an operator controlling one or more hydraulic pistons. The apertures are preferably longitudinally arranged along a flange affixed to the bottom of the boom. Multiple apertures permit the simultaneous use of more than one tool, which might include logging tongs, chains, or winches. A flexible assembly for coupling the boom to the hydraulic piston accommodates for skewing action as a log is dragged and thereby reduces potential for damage to the log-handling tool.

Abstract: A magnetic lifting system for converting a skid loader into a magnetic lifting apparatus for transporting ferrous metals. The magnetic lifting system includes a platform attachable to a loader of a tractor, an arm member attached to the platform, and a magnet attached to the arm member by at least one chain. A generator upon the platform is mechanically connected to a hydraulic motor that is fluidly connected to the hydraulic system of the tractor to generate electricity. The generator is electrically connected to a controller which is electrically connected to a rheostat for controlling current flow to the magnet. The rheostat is electrically connected to the magnet by a power cable. The arm member is preferably slidably positioned within a receiver tube for allowing distal adjustment of the position of the magnet with respect to the platform.

Abstract: A rear end loader includes a hitch frame that is designed to be connected to the three-point hitch of a tractor. Connected to and extending rearwardly from the hitch frame is a lift arm structure. The lift arm structure is pivotally connected to the hitch frame such that the lift arm structure can be raised and lowered relative to the hitch frame. A bucket is connected to the lift arm structure and there is provided a hydraulic cylinder interconnected between the lift arm structure and the bucket for articulating the bucket. A flexible cable is connected at one end to the lift arm structure and extends forwardly therefrom to where another portion of the cable is secured to a fixed point relative to the three-point hitch of the tractor. Thus, as the three-point hitch is raised and lowered, the cable causes the lift arm structure to raise and lower relative to the hitch frame.

Abstract: A sod-laying machine having a low center of gravity and a seated operator position adjacent the roll of sod being placed is disclosed. The superior visibility available to the operator makes it possible to place the sod more accurately and with less need for subsequent adjustment than has been possible previously. The machine has sod roll lifting arms that can be spaced apart to lift and place rolls having any of the common large sod roll widths. The machine can be configured to lay sod that is rolled with either the grass side or the dirt side outermost. Propulsion, roll lifting and roll width adjustment is hydraulic with continuously variable speed drive. Turf scuffing is minimized by trailing caster wheels and independently controllable drive wheels mounted close to the location of the sod roll.

Abstract: A tractor-mounted forklift comprising a first frame having its rearward end secured to the underside of the tractor and having its forward end secured to the forward end of the tractor about a longitudinally extending pivot axis. A second frame is pivotally secured, about a transverse axis, to the forward end of the first frame and has a pair of ground-engaging wheels mounted at the opposite sides thereof. A hydraulic cylinder is pivotally connected to and extends between the first and second frames to pivot the second frame upwardly and downwardly with respect to the first frame. A materials handling attachment, such as a bale grapple, is mounted on a vertically movable lift which is secured to the forward end of the second frame.

Abstract: A three-point hitch adapter designed with a bell crank, for use on tractors. This bell crank operated hitch adapter provides for easier transfer and adjustability of implements used on tractors. The hitch adapter includes a horizontal cross bar attached to two vertical tubular members. The horizontal bar includes a rectangular centerpiece whereby two tubular members are telescopically inserted and retracted by lateral movement all the while engaged within the centerpiece. The centerpiece includes a bell crank that allows the members to be extended laterally to accommodate the implement. The vertical members have T-shaped locking means with a compression spring to help keep the implement in place at the bottom of each vertical tubular member. All vertical and horizontal adjustments can be made while the adapter is still attached to the tractor.

Abstract: A material handling apparatus is provided which enables an operator to load, transport, and unload material, while the apparatus may be moving in the forward and backward directions. The apparatus includes a frame structure means, a material handling means, and a power transfer means, with the material handling means and the power transfer means being mounted on the frame structure means. The material handling means is a conventional type of load bucket, commonly found on construction equipment. It is pivotally mounted to the rear of the frame structure means, and is capable of pivoting in both the forward and backward directions via the power transfer means. An optional item may include an attachment component for attaching the apparatus to a piece of construction equipment or farm equipment, such as a tractor. The apparatus may also be part of a motorized vehicle, in which case the attachment component is not required.

Abstract: A wheeled hand truck adapted to carry lightweight three-point tractor hitch equipment. The hand truck has a frame made from two vertical rails, a handle, and some transverse ribs. An axle and a pair of wheels serve as the pivot point of the frame when the device is lifting objects. An extensible, upper support arm has a near end that is pivotally mounted to an upper rib. The support arm pivots up and down along a vertical plane, and has an apertured far end for attaching to the upper point of a three-point hitch connection. The hand truck also has a pair of lower lift arms that pivot from side to side along a substantially horizontal plane so as to be adjustably connectable to the lower two points of a three-point hitch connection.

Abstract: A lift device for a front-mounting attachment, for example for a small tractor, comprises a pair of lower links pivotable about a first axis on the vehicle and a central upper link pivotable about a second axis parallel to the first axis. The first axis is positioned relative to the first links in such a way as to divide each of them into a forwardly extending lever arm and a rearwardly extending lever arm. A central piston-cylinder unit is centrally connected between end portions of the rearwardly extending lever arms, which are remote from the first axis, and a fixed mounting point with respect to the vehicle, for operative pivotal movement of the links to raise or lower the attachment.

Abstract: A tractor (20) for unloading a trailer (12) from a railcar (14) is disclosed. The tractor (20) comprises a trigger actuator (34) and a bumper (30). The trigger actuator (34) is fixably mounted to the tractor (20) and remains stationary. The bumper (30) of the tractor (20) may be operated between an extended position and a retracted position. When the bumper (30) is in the extended position and the tractor (20) is adjacent to a stanchion (16), the trigger actuator (34) does not engage the trigger of the stanchion (16). When the bumper (30) is in the retracted position and the tractor (20) is adjacent to the stanchion (16), the trigger actuator (34) engages the trigger (28) of the stanchion (16) to operate the stanchion (16) from the raised position to the lowered position, thereby transferring the trailer (12) from the stanchion (16) to the tractor (20).

Abstract: A filling device (1) for filling bags (5) with bulk material (6), which filling device (1) comprises a carrier (3) which is adapted for fixing to a lifting device (2) and which is provided with a number of load hooks (4) for fastening thereto of a bag (5), which bag (5) is provided for this purpose with fastening means (7) such as loops (7) or eyes (7), characterized in that the load hooks (4) are formed such that during operation a wholly or partially filled bag (5) is automatically released from the load hooks (4) by setting down the bag (5) and moving the lifting device (92) away.

Abstract: A tractor-mounted forklift comprising a first frame having its rearward end secured to the underside of the tractor and having its forward end secured to the forward end of the tractor about a longitudinally extending pivot axis. A second frame is pivotally secured, about a transverse axis, to the forward end of the first frame and has a pair of ground-engaging wheels mounted at the opposite sides thereof. A hydraulic cylinder is pivotally connected to and extends between the first and second frames to pivot the second frame upwardly and downwardly with respect to the first frame. A materials handling attachment, such as a bale grapple, is mounted on a vertically movable lift which is secured to the forward end of the second frame.

Abstract: A three wheeled sod laying apparatus is provided that employs a hydrostatic power system which allows the drive function and sod dispensing function to be operated at different speeds. This configuration enables the operator to vary the speed at which the sod is dispensed from the apparatus in relation to its forward speed to compensate for varying terrain or for inconsistences in the sod roll itself. The three wheeled configuration allows for a highly maneuverable vehicle that can straddle new sod as it is laid. Thus, the present invention allows for the laying of sod from large commercial sod rolls while avoiding the problems of sod buckling or tearing encountered while using presently available equipment.

Abstract: A hay loader is provided including a fixed frame mounted on a vehicle. Also included is a moving frame slidably mounted on the fixed frame. The moving frame is maintained vertically oriented while being shifted toward and away from the moving frame. Also included is at least one hydraulic cylinder connected between the fixed frame and the moving frame for selectively shifting the moving frame with respect to the fixed frame.

Abstract: A load lifting scissors lift assembly, as an attachment for the three-point-hitch of a farm tractor, which utilizes a scissors-action, hinged, expandable linkage. The Heavy-duty Hay Scissors Lift assembly contains one pair of crossed lever arms, each connecting to a vertical load engaging structure (in the case described, a hay spike arrangement), the first through intermediate connection to a variable length middle arm, or third arm, and the second through direct connection to the lowest point of the load engaging structure. The assembly is constructed to multiply the lift of the tractor's lift arms. The expanding linkage is capable of lifting standard six-foot high round bales of hay or other material, outwards and upwards and placing one bale on top of another. The Heavy-duty Hay Scissors Lift is constructed without the use of additional hydraulics, to minimize the cost of materials, complexity, maintenance, and redundancy (a tractor having lift arms already has hydraulics).

Abstract: This invention provides an apparatus and a method of using the apparatus to lift and transport a bulky load, such as a round bale of hay. The apparatus of the invention is a planar frame equipped with sliding block adapted to contact and maintain the load to be lifted against the frame during lift and transport. The frame is further equipped with a cable and associated sheave and attachment means adapted to cause the sliding block to move or not to move relative to the frame upon movement of the frame relative to a support, such as the ground depending upon the method of anchoring the cable. The frame is still further equipped with sites adapted for lifting/rotatable attachment to a 3-point lifting device, such as a farm tractor, having the capability to lift the apparatus and load.

Abstract: The bale handler attachment (10) has a frame (26) with a base member (26), an upper member (30) parallel to the base member and a pair of connecting members (32 and 34). A pair of connector assemblies (118 and 120) are connected to the frame (26). A plurality of parallel straight tines (36) are connected to the base member (28). A right shaft (42) and a left shaft (54) are pivotally attached to the frame (26) for pivotal movement about parallel axies that are perpendicular to the axies of the straight tines (36). Arcuate tines (74 and 78) are attached to the right and left shafts (42 and 54) and are pivoted into and out of engagement with bales by a hydraulic cylinder (82). A tiebar (72) connects the upper ends of the shafts (42 and 54) and are pivoted into and out of engagement with bales by a hydraulic cylinder (82). A tie bar (72) connects the upper ends of the shaft.

Abstract: An implement for use in simultaneously transporting multiple rolled forage bales which includes a frame having upper and lower portions with a first vertically movable bale engaging element mounted adjacent the upper portion of the frame and a lower bale engaging element mounted to the lower portion of the frame. The lower bale engaging element may be selectively removed from the frame to allow unrestricted elevating and loading or stacking of bales.

Abstract: A new Round Bale Handling System for offering a simple inexpensive device for lifting and unrolling round bales. The inventive device includes a frame, a lifting shaft, two tow chains, and a roll shaft. In use, the farm tractor 4 is backed up and the lifting shaft 30 is forced longitudinally axially into a round bale 2. The farm tractor's hitch is then used to lift the round bale 2 and the round bale 2 can be hauled by the farm tractor 4 to any desired location. When the round bale 2 has been placed, the farm tractor 4 is then relocated around and backed up to the round bale 2 so that the farm tractor 4 is normal to a rolling axis of the round bale 2. The roll shaft 50 is then pushed through the round bale 2 along its rolling axis and the tow chain 40 is rotatably attached to the roll shaft 50 by use of the retaining pin 56 and the hair clip pin 58. The farm tractor 4 then pulls the roll shaft 50 and the round bale 2 rotates about the roll shaft 50 and unrolls as it does so.

Abstract: The transporter 10 has a frame 32 with an upper tube 36 and a lower tube 38 connected together by side plates 40 and 42 with integral support arms 48 and 50. A container pivot axis 52 passes through the rear ends of the support arms 58 and 50. Lower draft link attaching brackets 58 and 64 and upper draft link attaching brackets 68 are attached to the frame 32. A transport container 114 and Clevis plates 76 and 78 are pivotally attached to the support arms 48 and 50 by bolts 80 and 82. Hydraulic cylinders 98 and 108 are attached to the frame 32 and the clevis plates 76 and 78 to pivot the Clevis plates about the container pivot axis. Bolts 134 and 136 attach the Clevis plates to the container 114. The bolts 134 and 136 can be shear bolts.

Abstract: A log skidder apparatus includes a frame provided with pivotal attachment points for the reception of the three point hitch components of a tractor. One of the frame carried attachment points is coupled to a hydraulic cylinder for imparting tilting movement to the frame to lift and advance the end of a log being transported into abutment with the frame. A truss of the frame carries a grapple assembly. An upright shaft is journalled in the truss and carries the grapple assembly with the shaft having an arm thereon biased by a spring urging the assembly to a predetermined position to facilitate grapple engagement with a log end. The frame is equpped with plates to confine the log end against displacement from the frame.

Abstract: A tractor mounted cylindrical hay bale lifter includes a rectangular frame mounted for rotation on the tractor lower arms of the three point hitch. A platform rides up and down the frame side leg guide channels in response to the raising and lowering of the lower arms such that a one foot rise in the platform results in a three foot rise in the platform relative to ground levcel. A spear and studs are mounted on the platform and a hydraulic cylinder connected to the center point controls the angular orientation of the spear and the frame. For jumbo bales, a lift assist cylinder is mounted between the draw bar and the frame to assist the cable lifting system. Lifting is generally vertical to enhance tractor stability. The spear and spear mount is detachable to enable the frame to accommodate other application mounting member.

Abstract: A tree felling attachment apparatus for a farm tractor having connections for rear mounting the attachment onto the hydraulic lift arms and stabilizer bar of the tractor. The attachment includes an elongated longitudinal beam extending rearward behind the tractor that terminates at its distal end in a gripper operable between open and closed positions to receive and grip a tree trunk to be felled. In response to rearward driving of the tractor, the gripper effects felling of the tree disposed therein while enabling the tractor to remove the felled tree to a suitable disposal site.

Abstract: A novel mechanism is presented that is able to harvest and load and to unload and install large rolls of sod with only one worker. It is equally useful with conventional sods grown on soil as well as sods grown over an impervious surface. The device is attached by a shiftable bracket to the utility mounting plate and hydraulics of a suitable tractor, skid steer loader, or modified fork lift. It consists of a steel spear or prong attached to a clevis that rotates slightly more than 180 degrees. Cones are placed on the hinged spear and these position PVC pipe or other tubing of the same length as the sod roll desired. The spear with cone(s) and tubing is placed at a right angle, either to the left or right, of the direction of the loader and dropped to the surface at the end of a cut sheet of sod. Small protrusions or prongs on the surface of the tubing lightly grasp the sod and begin rolling it up on the tubing.

Abstract: A conveyor for particulate material such as grain comprises a conveyor duct with an improved hopper section which has side walls which can fold down flat to allow passage over the hopper section of a vehicle. The conveyor is the type including a belt Which passes through a tube. The belt passes underneath the side walls of the hopper section to carry the material out of the hopper section. The side walls are mounted for pivotal movement about pins at a bottom edge of the side walls and are held in an upwardly and outwardly inclined position by springs. The structure is mounted on a base frame with ramps so that the vehicle can pass over the base frame and flatten the side walls, following which the side walls are pulled upwardly to the hopper position by the springs.

Abstract: A material handling apparatus for use in lifting and transporting relatively large items, particularly rolled hay bales, is provided. The apparatus includes a grapple-like lifting component having a frame, an upper fork set and a bottom fork set. Both sets of forks are movable relative to the frame and to each other, their movement actuated by a single, floating, double-acting hydraulic piston and cylinder arrangement. The lifting component is designed to be connected to a typical 3-point hitch of a farm machine (a tractor or the like) and includes another integral hitch structure attached to the frame for connecting a carriage component. The carriage component consists of a generally U-shaped bale receiving basket pivotally attached to a wheeled trailer-like frame. The basket is held in a bale receiving position by latches spaced along the length of the frame. When the latches are released, basket tips and the bales roll from the carriage.

Abstract: A single large round bale handling apparatus includes an elongated generally upright support frame having a main portion and an upper end portion extending in an angular relationship relative to the main portion, an upper cross beam pivotally mounted to the upper end portion of the support frame and extending in transverse relation thereto, and a pair of lift arms pivotally mounted to and supported below the upper cross beam. Elongated bale impaling prongs are mounted in generally facing relation to one another to lower ends of the lift arms. The lift arms are pivotally coupled together at their upper ends. Elongated springs mounted between the lift arms and the opposite ends of the upper cross beams apply biasing forces to the lift arms to normally pivotally move the lift arms toward an outer bale releasing position.

Abstract: A round hay bale dispenser connectable to the conventional three-point hitch of a tractor and having a pair of spaced longitudinally extending arms movable simultaneously laterally relative to each other for accommodating a round hay bale therebetween. A freely rotatable wheel is mounted on the free or outer end of each arm and engages the outer peripheral surface of the bale. The tractor pulls the arms causing the bale to roll as it traverses the ground while the wheels engage the outer surface of the bale causing the hay to fall from the bale in chunks rather than layers.

Abstract: Device for carrying a load behind a vehicle, comprising:a frame whereon the load is to be placed;one or more support wheels for supporting the frame; andone or more arms for causing one or more shafts of the support wheels to move between a first position wherein the frame rests on a ground and a second position wherein the frame (and the load) are at least partially supported by the support wheels.

Abstract: An attachment for the three-point hitch of a farm tractor including a generally vertically disposed, inverted U-shaped frame having outwardly extending lower ends connected to a pair of lower lift arms forming part of the three-point hitch of the tractor. The top portion of the frame is pivotally and longitudinally adjustably connected to a telescopically adjustable stabilizer link or bar having its forward end pivotally connected to the usual attachment point of the stabilizer link of a three-point hitch assembly provided on a farm tractor. The outer end of the stabilizer bar includes a transverse sleeve by which various devices including a round hay bale moving device can be pivotally attached.

Abstract: The disclosure pertains to an attachment for use in attaching liftable implements onto transporting tractors equipped with a hydraulic driven power source. The attachment includes a pivotally mounted barrel, and a supportive carriage member which slideably reciprocates along the barrel. The elevational pitch of the barrel is controlled by the reciprocating movement of the carriage member. The carriage member includes mounting sites for axially mounting stabilizing braces and the hydraulic source onto the carriage member for stabilizing it against lateral movement while also permitting it to supportively reciprocate along the barrel. Three point hitch implements may be attached and carried by the attachment.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting and transporting one or more large bales of material, comprising a trailer to be towed by a towing device and hydraulically powered by an outside source, preferably incorporated in the towing vehicle. The apparatus has tines adapted to fit beneath a bale and cradle and lift the bale in the manner of a fork lift, which is done by exerting force downwards on the wheels of the trailer, thus lifting the frame and attached tines. Connection to the towing device's three-point hitch also affords a lifting device. A device may be provided for shifting the trailer between a transport position, where the trailer is generally aligned behind the towing device, and a working position where the trailer is aligned outwardly and behind the towing device. The tines are positioned generally horizontally and substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the trailer. Bales are lifted by the apparatus off the ground for transportation.

Abstract: Apparatus for lifting round bales of hay including a pair of arms which project forwardly from the front end of a tractor. These arms support a pivotal structure which includes a spear for impaling a round bale of hay and thereafter tilting the bale up off the ground. Another embodiment includes a device similarly attached to the forward end of a tractor; however, the latter embodiment involves a spear which can be elevated with respect to the ground while remaining parallel to the ground. A third embodiment involves a bale lifting device which is similar to the second embodiment but which can be attached to a conventional 3-point hitch on a tractor or to the rear of a flatbed trailer. A still further embodiment includes a square frame supported from a tractor by means of a 3-point hitch connection. The square frame rotatably supports an elongated rectangular frame which has impaling spears at the opposite ends thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting and carrying large cylindrical hay bales is formed by a base frame and a lift frame longitudinally interconnected for vertical pivoting movement of the lift frame. One end of the base frame is connected to the three point hitch of a tractor. Hydraulic cylinders pivot the lift frame and a tine-equipped bale supporting frame upwardly. Parallel linkage forming a part of the lift frame maintains the tines of the bale lift frame in upwardly inclined relation to prevent unauthorized movement of a lifted hay bale off the tines. A tilt cylinder on the lift frame permits the bale frame tines to be inclined in a downward direction for depositing the bale at a selected or elevated position with respect to the surface of the earth.

Abstract: There is disclosed a bale carrying attachment suitably adapted for use upon transporting tractors equipped with a hydraulic driven power source. The attachment includes a pivotally mounted spear, and a supportive carriage member which slideably reciprocates along the spear. The elevational pitch of the spear is controlled by the reciprocating movement of the carriage member. The carriage member includes mounting sites for axially mounting stabilizing braces and the hydraulic source onto the carriage member for stabilizing it against lateral movement while also permitting it to supportively reciprocate along the spear.

Abstract: A skid-steer crane attachment is connected to the attachment plate at the front of skid-steer lift arms by a mounting plate and upper and lower mounting brackets. A central boom support is welded to the plate, and a rectangular outer tube is welded to the upper end of the boom support. Angle supports are welded between the outer tube and upper corners of the mounting plate to make the outer tube rigid. A rectangular cross-sectional boom slides within the outer tube and is held in raised, lowered and intermediate positions with a lock pin aligned holes in the boom and outer tube. Booms are extended and lowered with small hand winches and with hydraulics from the supply on the skid-steer. A winch is mounted on the outer tube. A cable extends from a winding reel on the winch, over a sheave and down to a hook which hangs in front of the boom. In one embodiment, the boom support is mounted at an angle to the mounting plate and the outer tube is positioned at the same angle on the upper end of the boom support.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes an interfacing lift hitch for connection between a tractor and an implement. The hitch includes retractable, implement connecting hooks and is U-shaped to allow operation of the power takeoff of the tractor. The disclosure further includes a drawbar mounting device connectable to the U-shaped lift hitch when the power takeoff is not being operated, and a four point hitch mechanism connected to one of my lift hitches and being operable when the hooks are moved to an out of the way position.

Abstract: An arrangement for loading manageable material into containers or moulds with the aid of a mechanical shovel, and in particular to filling large sacks (10) intended for transporting or storing the matrial. The arrangement includes a mechanical shovel or scoop (5) which can be attached to a shovel loader in a conventional manner and which has an open side through which the shovel can be filled with material. The shovel defining wall located opposite the open side of the shovel when the open side thereof faces upwards is at least partially funnel-shaped (8). The passageway (9) through the funnel-shaped part is provided with a closure throttle (12) and the funnel-shaped part (8) is intended to co-act with the filling opening of the container (10) in a manner to enable a desired quantity of material to be transfered from the shovel to the container.