Abstract: The combine harvester (10) has a bar (94) with male ends (96) and (98) attached to the elevator housing (20). The male end (96) has an arcuate surface (100) and the male end (98) has an arcuate surface (102). A left female arcuate section (158) and a right female arcuate section (160) are secured to the header frame (64). An arcuate plate (168) of the arcuate section (160) engages the arcuate surface (100) and an arcuate plate 182 of the arcuate section 160 engages the arcuate surface 102. A hook assembly (110) in the lateral center of the elevator inlet (47) and below the floor (24) of the elevator housing engages the round bar (154) and clamps the header (62) to the elevator housing (20). A hydraulic cylinder (196) is connected to the elevator housing (20) and the header (62) and pivots the header relative to the elevator housing about a generally horizontal fore and aft axis adjacent to the hook assembly (110).

Abstract: A transport wagon includes convertible support brackets for alternatively carrying different pieces of farm equipment, such as a grain platform or a corn header. Each convertible support bracket has a first support member pivotally connected to a second support member. The first support member has a support surface and can move between a first position for supporting part of an article to be carried and a second position for allowing the second support member, which has a support surface, to support part of a different article to be carried. The brackets can be slidably mounted on the frame of the transport cart. The brackets can be moved to one position for transporting a first article such as a grain platform. The brackets also can be moved to a second position for transporting a second article such as a corn header.

Abstract: A cutting device includes a cutting mechanism, a hitching structure designed to be connected to a motor vehicle, a support beam joined to the hitching structure and to the cutting mechanism and a traction device. The traction device is comprised of at least one draw-spring designed to lighten the cutting mechanism during operation and a control device designed to void the action of the at least one draw-spring when the cutting device is placed. The control device has, among other things, a rod at one of the ends to which the at least one draw-spring is attached. The control device is comprised of a cylinder which has the rod, a body, a piston which separates the body into first and second chambers, and a fluid circuit which has a device which allows the fluid to enter the first chamber located on the side of the at least one draw-spring when the latter must be tightened, and allows the fluid to leave the first chamber when the at least one draw-spring must be relaxed.

Abstract: A latch (48) for securing a pivotable portion (34) of a foldable corn head (10) to a fixed portion (32) thereof, the latch being actuated to close or open by the folding action of the corn head portions. In closing the latch, a slidable pin actuator (50) on one of the frame portions, which extends beyond the frame is engaged by the other frame portion. The motion of the pin rotates a crank (56) connected by a connecting link (64 to a rotatable overcenter catch (62) extending through a slot (69) in the other frame portion. The crank rotation causes the catch to rotate to engage and secure the other frame portion on its rear surface (70). Opening of the latch is the reverse of closing. Preferably, the lengths of the crank arms (58 & 60), connecting link, catch shaft (67), and the angles therebetween are selected such that the motion of the catch mimics in synchrony the motion of the pin.

Abstract: A foldable corn head having separable, matable auger sections which are cantilever suspended from the ends thereof to provide an obstruction-free path for harvested ears of corn being transported by the auger. Outer sections of the corn head are foldable vertically about horizontal hinges to reduce the width of the head for over-the-road travel. Stub auger sections are cantilever mounted from end plates in the pivotable outer corn head sections, at least one of the stub sections being driven by an actuator, such as a hydraulic motor means. The stub sections are provided with coupling elements at their inner ends which are matable with coupling elements in the ends of the main auger section. The elements have non-symmetrically disposed mating pins and bores to form the couplings and to align the ends of the helical auger flanges.

Abstract: A device which takes cut alfalfa laying in a field and turns it into a plurality of pressed cubes. A water spray conditions the cut alfalfa to have the right moisture content for subsequent processing. A pick up station delivers the alfalfa off of the ground and feeds it to an auger and paddle area for subsequent conveyance to a chopping station where the alfalfa is comminuted to the appropriate length. Thereafter, the chopped alfalfa is conveyed into a press where the cubes of alfalfa are formed by extrusion. Conveyors allow the formed cubes to be placed in a trailer hitched to the vehicle. By providing a vehicle which processes the alfalfa in the field, enhanced quality of the alfalfa cubes and efficiency results.

Abstract: An implement includes a mid-mounted pivot tongue that is movable in a normal range of movement when the implement is working and to a transport position for towing the implement endwise when the implement is to be transported. Two embodiments of a stroke control device are provided and each acts to limit the stroke of a tongue-swing hydraulic actuator to operate for swinging the tongue through its operating range during normal operation of the implement, with each stroke control device being selectively operable to a stroke-freeing position permitting the actuator to operate through its entire stroke for moving the tongue beyond its operating range to a transport position. The stroke control devices and the tongue include cooperating structure for locking the tongue in its transport position.

Abstract: The improved stand assembly of the present invention includes an upper end bracket for attachment to a core harvester apparatus proximate the elevated turf core discharge end thereof. At least one upper support arm for removable attachment to the upper end bracket when in a first or operative position is provided to support substantially the full weight of the turf core harvester apparatus when disposed into a second or inoperative position. At least one lower end support arm is further provided for removable engagement of the lower end of the core harvester apparatus when in the first or operative position and to support substantially the full weight of the lawn core harvester apparatus when disposed into the second or inoperative position. A frame is further provided to connect the upper support arm to the lower end support arm.

Abstract: A combination self-propelled lawn mower and wheeled cart for receiving and storing mower clippings. The mower is connected to the cart by an arm which turns a vertical drive shaft centrally located within the cart. This drive shaft is, in turn, geared to an axle attached to two wheels. As the mower moves, it circles the cart, and simultaneously rotates the drive shaft, and hence the axle. The cart is thus propelled forwardly, the mower simultaneously circling or orbiting about the cart. A chute attached to the mower receives clippings, and discharges the same into a receptacle located on the cart. One manual control located on the cart disengages the motive power to the cart wheels. A second manual control disengages motive power to the mower wheels. The mower and cart each have a combination of fixed and caster wheels, to stably and smoothly negotiate terrain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combine header transport having a wheeled chassis with front and rear axle units, at least one longitudinally extended rail interconnecting the axle units, and a second rail spaced transversely from the first rail to support the combine header during transport, the improvement comprising interconnecting at least one end of the first rail to one of the axles in a manner to allow the one axle to oscillate relative to the first rail thereby allowing the wheels to be more evenly loaded when the unit is traversing uneven roads.

Abstract: A transport apparatus for a harvester header includes a pair of separate front and rear dollies. Each dolly includes an elongated transverse frame member having opposite lateral ends and extending in transverse relation to the direction of towing of the header, a pair of support members mounted on the transverse frame member between the opposite lateral ends thereof for underlying and supporting a lower portion of the header in a craddled relation extending across the transverse frame member, and wheels connected to the transverse frame member for movably supporting the transverse frame member to undergo movement over the ground in towing the header.

Abstract: A corn harvesting implement for a field chopping machine has a drawing-in trough, a plurality of transporting passages supported on the drawing-in trough, the transporting passages including at least two outer transporting passages which are foldable upwardly to a transporting position for obtaining a smaller transporting width and foldable outwardly to a working position. The transporting passages also include stationary transporting passages. The transporting passages are arranged so that in the working position a predetermined distance is provided between at a part of at least one of the upwardly foldable transporting passages and at least a part of a neighboring part of the stationary transporting passages. Means for increasing the distance at least before a beginning of folding the upwardly foldable passages from the working position to the transporting position is provided.

Abstract: An agricultural rake especially designed for gathering wide swaths of agricultural field crops into windrows prior to baling is provided. The rake includes a primary frame, a pair of secondary rake frames pivotally and shiftably mounted to the primary frame, and a plurality or bank of radially-tined wheel rakes supported by the secondary frames. The secondary rake frames are free to pivot in a plane perpendicular to the direction of travel to prevent undo stress on the frames. Both the angle of deployment of the secondary frames as well as the distance between the frames is adjustable to accommodate different swath widths and windrow sizes. A unique rake suspension assembly provides for the easy shifting of the rake bases between the raking and transport positions while providing for desired tensioning of the rakes during raking operations and elevating the rake frames during transport. In an embodiment, castors are included to support the rake suspension assembly.

Abstract: A header for a combine harvester includes gauge wheels which can be converted from a normal gauge position to a transport position in which the header is wholly supported by the gauge wheels and towed longitudinally of its length. One of the gauge wheels is a single wheel which moves inwardly toward the centre of gravity in the transport position. The other of the wheels is a walking beam system in the working position and forms a transverse axle in the transport position. Each of the gauge wheels is mounted upon a bracket which can pivot about a horizontal axis from a raised spring biased gauge position to a vertically depending position allowing rotation of the wheel about a vertical axis on the bracket. The header therefore can be transported without the necessity for a separate trailer system.

Abstract: A multiple implement frame includes front and rear implement mounting bars which maintain a parallel relationship at all times. The rear mounting bar may be displaced either to the left or right through operation of a power cylinder extending between the front mounting bar and an elongated frame member extending to the rear mounting bar. Single or double elongated frame members may be utilized. A single power cylinder is required with the double frame member unit and a pair of power cylinders are used for the single elongated frame unit. A double frame unit forms a parallelogram.

Abstract: A mower suitable for attachment to a vehicle having a raisable hitch. The mower includes a body adapted to carry a plurality of cutters. A draw bar attaches one end of the body to the hitch for being raised and lowered by the hitch. The body extends laterally outward of the vehicle when in the mowing position. One or more wheels are pivotally mounted to the body by one or more arms, said wheels being located on the body laterally of and remote from the vehicle when the mower is in use. A lever arm is mounted to move with the hitch. A connector connects the lever arm to a fixed point on the vehicle. A linkage transmits movement of the lever arm to the wheel mounting arms to raise or lower the body of the mower with respect to the wheels in response to the raising or lowering of the end of the body adjacent the draw bar.

Abstract: A mower suitable for attachment to a vehicle having a raisable hitch. The mower includes a body adapted to carry a plurality of cutters. A draw bar attaches one end of the body to the hitch for being raised and lowered by the hitch. The body extends laterally outward of the vehicle when in the mowing position. One or more wheels are pivotally mounted to the body by one or more arms, said wheels being located on the body laterally of and remote from the vehicle when the mower is in use. A lever arm is mounted to move with the hitch. A connector connects the lever arm to a fixed point on the vehicle. A linkage transmits movement of the lever arm to the wheel mounting arms to raise or lower the body of the mower with respect to the wheels in response to the raising or lowering of the end of the body adjacent the draw bar.

Abstract: A mounting structure for attaching an elongated swather head to a tractor of the bi-directional type, the structure mounting the head in front of the tractor in a swathing direction of travel and accommodating swinging movement of the head to a trailing transport mode behind the tractor when travelling in a direction opposite to the swathing direction. The mounting structure is carried by the tractor which, in the operational mode of the swather, is disposed to one side of the center-line of the swather head. The mounting structure includes members for securement to the tractor and an elongated support member projecting transversely across the front of the tractor to the side of the tractor opposite to the center-line of the swather head. The head has a rear frame member which extends parallel to the head behind an intermediate portion thereof and is carried at one end by a hinge connection to the support member at the side of the tractor opposite to the center-line of the swather head.

Abstract: A novel harvesting machine is usable with a novel method for transformation from an operating position to a transport position. The machine has a set of work wheels and a set of transport wheels which extend on transverse axes. The transport wheels extend substantially parallel to, and on both sides of the longitudinal axis of the body of the machine. When the work wheels are lowered the resulting raising of the body of the machine permits the transport wheels to be lowered. Subsequently, the body can be lowered onto the transport wheels and the work wheels raised. In a subsequent operation the tongue of the machine is pivoted relative to the body into a transport position parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body. An additional connecting element may be provided for supporting the body when in the transport position.

Abstract: A pull type swather having double swath and enhanced operating to transport mode change capabilities. A subframe is mounted forwardly of a rear frame and the two are pivotally connected. The table of the swather includes a pair of draper decks operable to be independently moved relative to each other and to the table. A hitch is pivotally connected to the subframe and a hydraulic cylinder is operable to adjust the angle of the hitch relative to the table. The subframe is locked to the rear frame during operation and until the transport mode in desired wherein the subframe is unlocked and pivoted relative to the rear frame. Provision is made for automatically interchanging between the transport and operating modes.

Abstract: An apparatus having a frame adapted for earth traversing movement in a direction of travel and having portions laterally positionable with respect to the direction of travel, a work implement pivotally mounted on the laterally positionable portion of the frame for motion therewith relative to a predetermined axis through a range of selected operative positions, and a device for securing the work implement relative to the predetermined axis in a selected one of the operative positions for operation during movement of the frame along the path of travel.

Abstract: A self-propelling harvester thresher comprises a conveyor, a two-part cutting mechanism having two cutting mechanism halves which are turnable substantially in a horizontal plane between a working position and a transporting position, elements allowing the turning of the cutting mechanism halves and including two turnable supports and a joint vertically extending hinge axle. The cutting mechanism halves are each connected through a respective one of the turnable supports with the inclined conveyor and also are connected with one another by the hinge axle.

Abstract: A rotary mower (10) including a front deck assembly (18) and a pair of wing decks (20). Each wing deck (20) is supported by a lift arm assembly including a main lift arm (26) and a lift arm extension (32). A pivot joint (30) exists between lift arms (26) and (32) so that when deck (20) is raised from its cutting position to its transport position it is also caused to rotate so that mower (10) maintains a relatively low profile even when decks (20) are in their transport position. Mower (10) also preferably includes a pair of breakaway assemblies (48) which allow wing decks (20) to "break away" in the event they strike an immovable object. Finally, a preferred mower (10) includes resilient bushing assemblies (38) between the wing deck lift arm assemblies and the wing deck housings (24) to minimize vibration and noise and provide some floating of the decks (20).

Abstract: A pull type swather having double swath and enhanced operating to transport mode change capabilities. A subframe is mounted forwardly of a rear frame and the two are pivotally connected. The table of the swather includes a pair of draper decks operable to be independently moved relative to each other and to the table. A hitch is pivotally connected to the subframe and a hydraulic cylinder is operable to adjust the angle of the hitch relative to the table. The subframe is locked to the rear frame during operation and until the transport mode is desired wherein the subframe is unlocked and pivoted relative to the rear frame. Provision is made for automatically interchanging between the transport and operating modes.

Abstract: A front attachment of a field chopping machine for picking and transporting stalk fruits standing in a row has a plurality of stalk dividers, at least four transporting passages inclined relative to one another opposite to a travelling direction, and a transporting element provided in each of the transporting passages, wherein two outwardly located transporting passages with their transporting elements are turnable upwardly to an inoperative position each one about an axis extending in the travelling direction and are fixable in this position. The outer transporting passages are turnable about the axle provided on a supporting frame of the attachment.

Abstract: A transport trailer 10 for moving a combine harvester header including a frame 12, support wheels 14 rotatably journalled on the frame 12, and hitch member 26 on the front end of the frame 12 for attaching the trailer 10 to a draft vehicle. One or more generally vertical guides 28 are attached to the frame 12. A generally horizontal guide 30 is attached to the frame 12 and extends outwardly from each generally vertical guide. A header support structure 32 is supported by a generally vertical guide 28 and a generally horizontal guide 30. Attaching devices 66 are provided for attaching a header to the support structure 32. A hydraulic cylinder 60 is attached to the frame 12 and the header support structure 32 to move the support structure 32 along a vertical guide 28 and simultaneously along a generally horizontal guide 30.

Abstract: A swather including at least a front swather head and one side swather head having mountings for mounting the front head on a tractor for support by the front of the tractor and for mounting the side head in a manner to permit the rear of the tractor to support at least the inner end of the side swather head. The mountings are such that they permit the heads to be adjusted to a number of different travel modes. In one mode of travel, the side head can be moved to a position trailing the tractor and the front head is carried in a raised position at the front of the tractor. The movement of the side head can be accomplished from within a cab of the tractor. Another mode of transport is possible by providing a mechanism for demounting and carrying the front head. For this mode the side head is moved to the trailing position as just described, and the front head is pulled lengthwise behind the side head.

Abstract: A wide multi-row planter has a tongue which upon being disconnected at one point from the planter frame can be pivoted from its field position to an endwise transport position wherein the tongue and planter frame are within the tread width of the transport wheels. In its transport position, the tongue is secured to the planter frame by a releasable latch.

Abstract: A front attachment of a field chopping machine for picking and transporting stalk fruits standing in a row has a plurality of stalk dividers, at least four transporting passages inclined relative to one another opposite to a travelling direction, and a transporting element provided in each of the transporting passages, wherein two outwardly located transporting passages with their transporting elements are turnable upwardly to an inoperative position each one about an axis extending in the travelling direction and are fixable in this position. The outer transporting passages are turnable about the axle provided on a supporting frame of the attachment.

Abstract: A harvesting machine particularly a swather comprises a frame carrying twin headers across the front of the frame and abutting centrally of the frame. The headers are mounted on pivot couplings arranged at respective front corners of the frame and of a type which allows the header to rotate through ninety degrees to a position along side the frame while at the same time causing the header to twist abut a longitudinal axis so that when it reaches a transport position along side the frame it is also raised. The movement from field transport position can be obtained by driving ground wheels at the outer ends of the headers. The reels can be moved longitudinally of the headers to accommodate pivotal movement of the headers caused by variations in field height.

Abstract: A tractor mower system comprising a mower attachment and an oil reservoir and power assembly. The mower attachment has a tool bar from which a plurality of mower units are suspended. The tool bar is connectable to a three-point hitch at the front end of the tractor. Hydraulic conduit means leading from the tractor to the motors that rotate the mowers have quick disconnect couplings. The mower units are staggered with their ends overlapping to avoid unmowed paths between them. Each mower unit has a plurality of rotary blades. The hydraulic reservoir and power assembly is connected to a three-point hitch at the back of the tractor. Fluid is pumped from the reservoir to the motors of the mower units and back to the reservoir through conduits. These conduits are also connected by quick disconnect couplings. The outboard portions of the tool bar support outboard mower units and are pivotal relative to the inboard section.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in lawn and garden maintenance, in which a chassis having a pair of axially aligned and independently operable drive wheels carries a cultivator comprising a frame mounted on the chassis and movable pivotably in the vertical plane of the axis of the drive wheels, a plurality of hoes adjustably mounted on the frame, and means mounted on the chassis to raise and lower the frame pivotably into an inoperative and an operative position respectively .

Abstract: In an apparatus for farming vegetation lying on the ground, comprising a central frame, two first carrying arms that are pivotably mounted at the opposite sides of the frame and two second carrying arms that are pivotably mounted at the ends of the first carrying arms. Each second carrying arm is mechanically connected with the frame in such a way that pivoting the first carrying arm automatically leads to pivoting the second carrying arms. For this purpose a coupling bar can be provided between the central frame and each second carrying arm.

Abstract: A pull type swather is provided with an adjustable hitch assembly for converting the swather as between a field position in which it is pulled widthwise by a tractor and a transport position in which it is pulled substantially lengthwise. The hitch assembly comprises a hitch pole pivotally connected to the swather frame, a telescopic assembly pivotally connected between the swather frame and the hitch pole and a hydraulic cylinder for extending and retracting the telescopic assembly so as to change the angle of the hitch pole as between the field and transport positions. The swather also includes pivotal wheel assemblies movable by separate hydraulic cylinders as between field and transport wheel positions. The respective hydraulic cylinders are connected in series in a hydraulic circuit for least-resistance sequence operation when converting the apparatus as between the field and transport configurations. The apparatus allows for effortless conversion as between the field and transport configurations.

Abstract: Quick attachment of crop handling headers to harvesters employs one or more wedge locks, utilizing the mechanical forces thereof to, in turn, tightly and firmly wedge an elongated tongue portion of the header into mating relationship with a header-supporting channel member on the harvester. For fast and easy attachment and release, reciprocable wedge-like latches are jammed into corresponding keepers with progressively increased tightness through use of reciprocable latch shifters readily accessible to the operator at ground level exteriorly of the ends of the header support. An exceptionally strong joint is effected as the latches and their keepers jam the tongue into the channel member.

Abstract: A pull type swather or windrower which can be used either singly or in a duplex or tandem arrangement can be adjusted from a working position to a transport position by pivoting the hitch through 90.degree. and by unlocking the wheels so they turn through 90.degree. to move the swather at right angles to its working direction. The swather is mounted on two wheels inwardly of the ends of the swather and rearwardly of the drapers with the wheel remote from the hitch movable to a position forwardly of its working position so as to lie under the drapers and to balance the center of gravity so that the swather can be supported solely by the two wheels in the transport position. A rear or duplex swather can be attached to the front swather by a duplex hitch which provides steering movements of the rear swather in a direction opposite to the steering movements of the front swather so that the former properly tracks the latter in echelon relationship.

Abstract: A multi-head swather for mounting on a tractor, and having a main frame including a front transverse member, a pair of side members and an intermediate transverse member each detachably connectable with the tractor. A front swather head is carried by the front transverse member and a mounting mechanism connects a side swather head to one of the side members for swinging movement between a laterally extending operative position and a trailing travel position. A rear frame structure is attachable to the tractor behind the main frame and provides a connection for a removable strut which extends forwardly to a connection on the side swather spaced outwardly of the mounting mechanism of the side swather arm.

Abstract: A haymaking machine comprises a sub-assembly provided with two rake members, the sub-assembly being connected to a frame for pivotal movement about a pivotal axis that slopes upwardly to the rear. The center of gravity of the sub-assembly is ahead of such axis and a locking mechanism is provided for retaining the sub-assembly in a required working or transport position with respect to the frame. The disposition of the center of gravity and the pivotal axis is such that, when the locking mechanism is released, lifting machine above the ground causes the sub-assembly to swing automatically about the pivotal axis towards a transport position. If the machine is lifted more, the sub-assembly then swings automatically towards the working position.

Abstract: A lawn mower hitch assembly including a leading hitch device and a trailing hitch device secured to a respective leading mower vehicle and a trailing mower vehicle, and operatively connected to each other for free pivotal movement about a substantially vertical axis, whereby one or more lawn mower vehicles can be towed in tandem and in offset lateral relationship by a leading tractor vehicle.

Abstract: A front attachment of a field chopping machine for picking and transporting stalk fruits standing in a row has a plurality of stalk dividers, at least four transporting passages inclined relative to one another opposite to a travelling direction, and a transporting element provided in each of the transporting passages, wherein two outwardly located transporting passages with their transporting elements are turnable upwardly to an inoperative position each one about an axis extending in the travelling direction and are fixable in this position. The outer transporting passages are turnable about the axle provided on a supporting frame of the attachment.

Abstract: In a haying machine, a chassis, a plurality of rotors mounted side-by-side on the chassis for displacing plants on the ground, a shaft pivoted to the chassis for coupling the chassis to a pulling vehicle, a retractable support, wheels mounted on said support for carrying the machine during transportation thereof, and which are positioned substantially level with the chassis when the machine operates; and a hydraulic jack for simultaneously displacing the chassis with respect to the shaft and the retractable support with respect to the chassis.

Abstract: A pull-type swather or windrower which can be used either singly or in a duplex or tandem arrangement can be adjusted from a working position to a transport position by pivoting the hitch through 90.degree. and by unlocking the wheels so they turn through 90.degree. to move the swather at right angles to its working direction. The swather is mounted on two wheels inwardly of the ends of the swather and rearwardly of the drapers with the wheel remote from the hitch movable to a position forwardly of its working position so as to lie under the drapers and to balance the center of gravity so that the swather can be supported solely by the two wheels in the transport position. A rear or duplex swather can be attached to the front swather by a duplex hitch which provides steering movements of the rear swather in a direction opposite to the steering movements of the front swather so that the former properly tracks the latter in echelon relationship.

Abstract: A multi-row corn cutter forage harvester and/or picker forage harvester, such as a forage harvester of the disc-wheel type, includes a first support bar arranged to be mounted on the three-part attachment linkage of a tractor. A second support bar, which mounts the harvester device, is connected to the first support bar by a swivel hinge. The second support bar can be pivoted relative to the first bar between a first position extending laterally outwardly from the first support bar and a second position where the second support bar is located behind the first support bar. In the first position, the harvesting device can be operated, while in the second position it is arranged for transport. It could be possible to operate the harvesting device in the second position. A belt drive for the harvesting device extends from a first pulley mounted on the first support bar to a second pulley mounted on the second support bar.

Abstract: A self-propelled harvester thresher has a housing, and at least one axial threshing and separating device with a rotatable drum and a casing surrounding the latter, wherein the axial threshing and separating device is turnable between a working position in which it extends transverse to a transporting direction of the harvester thresher, and a transporting position in which it does not exceed permissible street width.

Abstract: A crop harvesting machine having a pivoted drawbar forwardly extending harvesting apparatus is disclosed wherein the drawbar can be positioned in a transversely extending direction to permit a transportation of the harvester in a transverse direction when mounted on a mobile carrier. A support plate on which stops are provided to limit the operative range of pivotal movement of the drawbar is selectively movable to change the position of the stops relative to the frame of the harvester and permit the drawbar to be pivoted to a transversely extending position. By positioning the harvester upon a mobile carrier the harvester can be transported in a transverse direction without disconnecting the drawbar from the prime mover.

Abstract: A transportable trailing wide-swath wheel-supported implement such as a rock windrower is conveniently able to convert from wide-swath working mode to a transversely narrower folded mode for convenient transport of the implement. The folding elements are a drawbar and the wheel legs, each of these being pivotally attached to the implement frame about a substantially vertical pivotal axis. In working mode, the wheel legs and drawbar are extended at a relatively large acute angle or right angle to the frame whereas in transport mode they pivotally retract to assume relatively small acute angles to the frame. The wheel legs may be locked in either extended or retracted position. Between the drawbar and the frame is preferably pivotally connected a hydraulic piston-cylinder arrangement, permitting the angle of the drawbar to the frame to be adjusted and controlled.

Abstract: An implement frame convertible between use and transport positions and pulled lengthwise for road transport has an improved hitch assembly and an improved transport steering mechanism.

Abstract: This invention relates to a combine harvester apparatus having a cutting mechanism apparatus of this invention connected thereto which may be of substantial length. The cutting mechanism apparatus is divided into three sections being a center platform assembly; a right platform assembly; and a left platform assembly. Each platform assembly is capable of performing a crop harvesting function as having (1) a reel assembly to direct the crop; (2) a sickle assembly to sever the crop; and (3) an auger assembly to carry the severed crop to a center point for elevation into a combine harvesting mechanism. The right and left platform assemblies are pivotally connected to the center platform assembly and adapted to be raised or lowered manually or automatically to compensate for variances in levels of the terrain. Numerous special design features are necessary to allow for this vertical movement while maintaining driving forces between the sickle assemblies; auger assemblies; and the reel assemblies.

Abstract: This mower has a mower beam with at least one rotating mowing device joined on the mower beam and also on a carrying beam arranged on the hitching mount, which in the forward movement of the machine is arranged in front of and above the mower beam, whereby the carrying beam is coupled somewhat in the center of the hitching mount behind the tractor about a vertical pivot axis and whereby the carrying beam outboard half from the hitching mount is somewhat in its center provided with a horizontal pivot axis in order to permit the outer part of the carrying beam carrying the mowing device to swing upwardly by means of a hydraulic cylinder.

Abstract: A hitch and pivot frame are pivotally attached to a main frame of a pull-type swather and a main or inner wheel is attached to the pivot frame. By removal or unlatching of a restraining device, the pivot frame can pivot with the wheel, through approximately 90.degree. and into a transport position without unhooking the tractor. The outer wheel is moved into the transport position by manual means in a conventional manner. The main or inner wheel can be in a cambered position or in a toed-out position depending upon field conditions.