A01B73/00

Combination farming implement
11570942 · 2023-02-07 · ·

A cultivator function is coupled with a scraper function in a single implement such that the cultivator portion and the scraper portion of the combination farming implement, when attached to a vehicle, can be mechanically and remotely changed out at any time. The cultivator portion and the scraper portion of the combination farming implement are positioned on opposite sides of a rotating framework, such that the combination farming implement can be mechanically and remotely rotated during use in the field, thus enabling the performance of both the cultivator function and the scraper function without a vehicle operator ever leaving the vehicle.

Soil preparation implement
11564342 · 2023-01-31 ·

A soil preparation apparatus having a first frame member configured to couple to a towing vehicle, wherein the first frame member comprises a blade member configured to engage soil. The apparatus can also include a second frame member pivotally secured to the first frame member, wherein the second frame member comprises an adjustable height protruding member configured to engage soil. The apparatus can also include a third frame member pivotally secured to the second frame member, wherein the third frame member comprises a plurality of bars configured to engage soil, and wherein the second frame member pivots relative to the first and third frame members.

Soil preparation implement
11564342 · 2023-01-31 ·

A soil preparation apparatus having a first frame member configured to couple to a towing vehicle, wherein the first frame member comprises a blade member configured to engage soil. The apparatus can also include a second frame member pivotally secured to the first frame member, wherein the second frame member comprises an adjustable height protruding member configured to engage soil. The apparatus can also include a third frame member pivotally secured to the second frame member, wherein the third frame member comprises a plurality of bars configured to engage soil, and wherein the second frame member pivots relative to the first and third frame members.

Lateral transport system for an agricultural mower
11547034 · 2023-01-10 · ·

An agricultural mowing device that includes a tongue configured for connecting to an agricultural vehicle, a trail frame rotatably connected to the tongue about an axis of rotation, a first trail-frame wheel and a second trail-frame wheel each being rotatably connected to the trail frame, and a cutter bar connected to the trail frame. The cutter bar includes a front end and a back end. The mowing device also includes a transport system that has a transport frame rotatably connected to the tongue and a first transport wheel and a second transport wheel each being rotatably connected to the transport frame. In the transport position, the first and second transport wheels support the trail frame. The first transport wheel is radially closer to the axis of rotation of the trail frame than the front end of the cutter bar in the transport position.

Deployment mechanism and hydraulic system for an agricultural mower
11690316 · 2023-07-04 · ·

An agricultural mowing device that includes a tongue configured for connecting to an agricultural vehicle, a trail frame, first and second trail-frame wheels, first and second lift actuators for lifting the trail frame, a trail-frame actuating mechanism operably connected in between the tongue and the trail frame and configured for rotating the trail frame, and a transport system. The transport system includes a transport frame, first and second transport wheels, and a transport actuating mechanism rotatably connecting the transport frame to the tongue. The transport actuating mechanism includes a transport actuator operably connected in between the tongue and the transport frame and configured for rotating the transport frame.

GROUND WORKING APPARATUS
20220369532 · 2022-11-24 · ·

Disclosed is a ground working apparatus comprising a ground working apparatus having: a frame having a plurality of wheels attached; at least one removable ground working attachment supported directly or indirectly by the frame; a means which is adapted to move the at least one removable ground working attachment between a storage configuration and a ground working configuration; and a vehicle connection means; the apparatus configured such that when in use and when connected to a vehicle via the vehicle connection means movement of the attached vehicle causes the attached apparatus to move in the same direction as the attached vehicle and if the at least one removable ground working attachment is in or is moved to the ground working configuration this results in the at least one removable ground working attachment working the ground it engages with.

Transport wheel arrangement for a crop harvesting header

A header for a crop harvesting machine includes front and rear wheel arrangements that pivot about respective upright axis between a field orientation and a perpendicular transport orientation, while having respective suspensions arrangements movable between different suspended heights. A biasing spring provides lift assist to carry weight of the wheel arrangement during adjustment of the suspension elevation while being isolated from the suspension once set at any one elevation. The front wheel arrangement includes an anti-rotation latch that locks the front wheel in the field orientation automatically upon disconnection of a hitch arm. A second wheel of the rear wheel arrangement can be held in a raised position relative to a first wheel in a field orientation. Load bearing surfaces between the suspended rear wheels and the header frame abut one another when latching to the header frame to isolate the suspension from the header frame in the transport orientation.

Tillage implement

A tillage implement comprising a main frame, a front group of coulter blades carried by the main frame and extending generally laterally, and a rear group of coulter blades carried by the main frame and extending generally laterally. The tillage implement additionally comprises a set of wheels configured to support the main frame and positioned generally between the front and rear groups of coulter blades. The tillage implement additionally comprises a group of harrow assemblies carried by the main frame and positioned rearward of the rear group of coulter blades. The tillage implement additionally comprises a front group of finishing reels carried by the main frame, extending generally laterally, and positioned rearward of the group of harrow assemblies. Furthermore, the tillage implement comprises a rear group of finishing reels carried by the main frame, extending generally laterally, and positioned rearward of the front group of finishing reels.

Tillage implement

A tillage implement comprising a main frame, a front group of coulter blades carried by the main frame and extending generally laterally, and a rear group of coulter blades carried by the main frame and extending generally laterally. The tillage implement additionally comprises a set of wheels configured to support the main frame and positioned generally between the front and rear groups of coulter blades. The tillage implement additionally comprises a group of harrow assemblies carried by the main frame and positioned rearward of the rear group of coulter blades. The tillage implement additionally comprises a front group of finishing reels carried by the main frame, extending generally laterally, and positioned rearward of the group of harrow assemblies. Furthermore, the tillage implement comprises a rear group of finishing reels carried by the main frame, extending generally laterally, and positioned rearward of the front group of finishing reels.

Rotating toolbar with double rod cylinder

An implement comprising a center section and a pair of wing sections, each of the sections comprising a pair of parallel frame members pivotably coupled to each other, wherein one of the frame members comprises a toolbar; and a plurality of hydraulic cylinders enabling rotational movement between the parallel frame members, wherein the hydraulic cylinders of the wing sections comprise double-rod cylinders and the hydraulic cylinders of the center section comprises single-rod cylinders.