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Class 172/47 - With specific relationship of mast-type hitch (i.e., three-point hitch) to implement


Subclass of Class 172 - Earth working
Definition: Apparatus in which the driven earth-working element is part
No. of patents: 69
Last issue date: 04/06/2010


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7690439Automatic latch for three point hitch quick coupler and PTO connection module
An automatically actuating apparatus for engaging an implement to an ASAE S278.6 three-point hitch quick coupler utilizing a pivoting motion about an upper hitch point and an automatic latching mechanism to engage and retain lower hitch pins that simplifies connecti...
04/06/2010
7410004Agricultural implement carrier
A self-propelled agricultural tool carrier has a lifting carriage mounted between the front and rear sets of wheels. A tool bar adapter is mounted to the lifting carriage below the frame for connection to a tool bar that supports planting and cultivating equipment. ...
08/12/2008
7353885Apparatus for coupling an implement to a working vehicle
The present invention relates to an apparatus for coupling an implement to a working vehicle, having two lower link bars, a length-adjustable upper link bar, and two lifting elements. The end closest to the working vehicle, of each of the lower link bars and the upp...
04/08/2008
7290359Plow mounting method and apparatus
In summary, therefore, the inventive method and apparatus enables one to mount and dismount an implement, such as a snow plow, from a vehicle, such as a pickup truck, with a heretofore unknown simplicity. The method mounting the plow basically comprises the steps of...
11/06/2007
7278502Implement and power take off attachment system
A quick attaching coupler is mounted to a tractor three point hitch, with a first actuator linked to latches on both sides of the hitch. The first actuator may be moved by a seated operator between a first position wherein both latches are unlatched and a second pos...
10/09/2007
7063169Vehicle front-end quick connect hitch and lift assembly
A hitch and adapter assembly for connecting an implement to the front end of vehicles such as all terrain vehicle providing a rigid connection with limited motion for reduced vibration operation. The hitch has two spaced apart sockets on a rigid frame that pivotally...
06/20/2006
7055618Hydraulic pump drive
A hydraulic pump drive is mounted to the tongue of an agricultural implement. Connecting components between the pump and the drawbar extender of the towing tractor aim the pump input shaft toward the tractor. A short telescoping PTO assembly connects the pump shaft ...
06/06/2006
7021720Till track vehicle
A vehicle that uses a steel lug wheel assembly while in the field and has retractable rubber tires for transport on paved roads. The vehicle is capable of simultaneously performing multiple farm operations in a field. The multiple farm operations include shredding, ...
04/04/2006
6988571Crawler tractor
The purpose of the invention is to enable a crawler tractor to brake and stop certainly without applying a load to an engine and a driving mechanism, and without complicated operation. An operation link links a conic linkage (53) which links a steering wheel ...
01/24/2006
6926092Hydraulic tiller assembly
A tiller assembly includes a tine assembly that is rotatably connected to a tiller body and the tine assembly includes at least one tine for use in tilling associated soil. A hydraulic system is operatively connected to the tine assembly and includes a hydraulic pum...
08/09/2005
6082211Working machine attaching linkage
A rear hitch is provided on the rear of a transmission casing. Rear axle casings, disposed at each side of the transmission casing, are provided with brackets. A hinge pin is spanned between rear hitch and each side bracket. A lower link and a check chain...
07/04/2000
5690180Horizontal-axis cutter for soil cultivation
A horizontal-axis cutter for soil cultivation of the type comprising a horizontal-axis rotor (2) fitted with a number of blades and a gear motor (4), connected on one side to the power take-off of the tractor and on the other to the rotor, in which the ge...
11/25/1997
5655581Tractor-mounted stump grinder with laterally and longitudinally movable cutter wheel
A stump grinder mountable on a three-point hitch of a conventional tractor and provided with a laterally and longitudinally movable cutter wheel. The stump grinder includes a support frame adapted for mounting on the three-point hitch, a swing frame horiz...
08/12/1997
5505269Soilworking tool
The object of the invention is a soilworking rotary machine in which there are kinematic and shape soilworking elements that obtain a cultivation effect to open and turn the soil. The fundamental unit of the machine is the cultivation unit compounded to t...
04/09/1996
5462131Device for attaching an agricultural implement to a tractor
A device which attaches an agricultural implement (2) to a tractor (1), and in addition, establishes a driving connection between the power take-off shaft of the tractor and the drive of the implement has, for this purpose, a drive unit (8) which includes...
10/31/1995
5346018Vehicle hydraulic three-point hitch and power take-off shaft
An inventive three-point hitch assembly that attaches to the front end of a truck or pickup and supports at three points a plurality of implements or tools. It has a belt-driven power take-off for rotary tools that is controlled by an electric clutch and ...
09/13/1994
5318134Irrigation furrow and raised seed bed forming machine
An irrigation furrow and raised seed bed forming machine includes a main support frame, a hitch assembly, furrow and seed bed forming shovel assemblies, a seed bed mulching assembly, seed bed conditioning roller assemblies, and furrow side finishing slide...
06/07/1994
5303790Quick attaching power take off
A mechanism for the convenient and quick engagement of a power take-off of a farm tractor with a driven implement without the need for the operator to leave the tractor. The device is usable with a three point hitch for an implement and includes a spring ...
04/19/1994
5193623Hitching assemblies
A hitch assembly for coupling an implement to a prime mover is disclosed, which includes a first connector assembly, having a mount for mounting the first connector assembly onto the prime mover, and a second connector assembly having a mount for mounting...
03/16/1993
5092409Coupling and lifting system for an implement, in particular an agricultural implement, that can be mounted on the front of a tractor
A system includes two lower articulated longitudinal arms (6, 7) provided on their front ends with two bottom hitching points (8, 9), and an upper arm (10) in the middle, for hitching an implement at a third point; valves for controlling the rise and desc...
03/03/1992
5040615Quick attaching power-take-off conversion unit
The power-take-off conversion unit of this invention is adapted for attachment to a vehicle with a driving pulley rotatable in a generally vertical plane and driving an elastic belt, wherein the vehicle has two mounting brackets located beneath the pulley...
08/20/1991
4944649Mechanism for coupling subordinate machine to tractor
This is a swing-tower arrangement for coupling a back-hoe assembly to a tractor or the like. It features a rocker swingable in elevation on the swing tower. An actuator on the swing tower controls the position of the rocker, improving transport and contro...
07/31/1990
4944354Three-point coupling device
The invention relates to an three-point coupling device (3) for connecting a tractor to an implement (4). Two lower hitch arms (5, 5a) have been provided with catching hooks (7, 7a). An upper hitch arm (8) has also been provided with a catching hook (11)....
07/31/1990
4936390Tool apparatus with tool attached to end of outrigger arm
A three-point hitch mounted in-row tiller has a conventional three-point hitch mounted frame member with an outrigger arm pivotally mounted to the frame member in a manner that accommodates pivotal movement of the outrigger in relation to the frame member...
06/26/1990
4934471Device for connecting working implement to tractor
A tractor has a three-point link assembly comprising a top link and opposed lower links which are connected together by a connecting assembly at their ends toward a working implement. The connecting assembly comprises an upper connector and lower connecto...
06/19/1990
4887680Device for connecting work machine to tractor
A device for automatically connecting a work machine to a tractor includes a connector for interconnecting the rear ends of top link and lower links of a three-point link assembly pivoted to the body of the tractor. The connector has an upper engaging por...
12/19/1989
4884639Device for connecting working implement to tractor
The top link of a three-point link assembly on a tractor is connected to the two lower links thereof by a connecting assembly at the link ends toward a working implement. The connecting assembly has upper and lower connectors separably engageable with cor...
12/05/1989
4838015Farm product pickup baler
A farm product pickup baler has a frame, ground wheels and a baling device within the frame. A produce pickup device is connected to the frame, as is a tongue. A U-shaped hitch bar pivotably connects the tongue to lifting arms of a tractor about 2 orthogo...
06/13/1989
4838358Coupling device for connecting a wheeled field implement to a tractor
A coupling device for connecting a wheeled agricultural implement having driven working members to a tractor includes a towing connection and a hydraulic motive power transfer with a hydraulic pump. The hydraulic pump is connected to the power take-off of...
06/13/1989
4805927Hitch adapter for use in connecting semi-integral, PTO-driven implements to tractor three-point hitch
A hitch adapter couples a semi-integral, PTO-driven implement to a quick coupler carried by a tractor three-point hitch. The hitch adapter includes a drawbar located significantly below the level of the connection of lower three-point hitch link with the ...
02/21/1989
4793430Hitch and drive structure for PTO-driven, semi-integral implement
A hitch adapter is used to couple a PTO-driven implement to a three-point hitch arrangement of a towing tractor. The implement includes a transmission housing mounted for rotation about an upright axis that passes through a ball connection effected betwee...
12/27/1988
4791996Agricultural tractor with lightweight frame and front and rear wheels forming substantially continuous wheel path
A tractor having a high power-to-weight ratio (power 100 kw, weight 3500 kg) is obtained by using light-weight components (e.g., made from synthetic resin) for the cab, and by making the wheels smaller than is usual, i.e., with a diameter of 1.3 meters, a...
12/20/1988
4765637Agricultural tractor
Agricultural implements are adapted to be concurrently mounted to a three point lifting device of a tractor. Each implement is provided with three connecting elements, each with forked ends. The forked ends of one of the implements have tines separated a ...
08/23/1988
4714123Farm machine with improved transmission device
The farm machine 2 according to the invention comprises a tongue 3 provided with a transmission device 5 fastened to the tongue 3 by a fastening housing 27 comprising a connecting pin 36 and connecting elements 37, 38 which limit the rotation of the trans...
12/22/1987
4614239Driller for use in rice field
This driller for use in a rice field comprises attaching a vertically moving supporting frame to a guide frame which is connected with a tractor and is raised and lower by a first vertically movable mechanism; connecting a first transfer mechanism mounted...
09/30/1986
4525987Agricultural machine
An agricultural machine to be pulled by a tractor and having working tools driven by outer driving sources comprises a chassis arranged to support the working tools, a beam unit arranged for connecting the chassis with a tractor and including a first beam...
07/02/1985
4520873Tractor-driven agricultural apparatus including a plurality of rotary-driven agricultural units
Agricultural apparatus to be driven by a tractor comprises a main frame attachable to the rear end of the tractor, a pair of ground-engaging wheels carried on the opposite ends of the main frame, a pair of rotary-driven agricultural units mounted on oppos...
06/04/1985
4512413Rotary cultivating apparatus of laterally shiftable type
A rotary cultivating apparatus wherein a tiller frame having a rotary tiller unit is laterally shiftable relative to a fixed frame having connecting portions for a vehicle and a power input shaft. A mechanism for laterally shifting the tiller frame compri...
04/23/1985
4444270Soil cultivating implements
A soil cultivating implement of relatively large working width mounts a transverse row of rotary soil working members and the soil working members are carried in two side-by-side groups by corresponding substantially axially aligned hollow frame portions....
04/24/1984
4417627Apparatus for breaking rock located in a field
Apparatus for breaking rock found in soil, such as in a field used for farming, includes a hood-like housing. A work shaft and a drum are positioned under the hood with the work shaft preceding the drum in the normal direction of movement of the apparatus...
11/29/1983
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