Self-propelled agricultural vehicle constructed using a standard row-crop tractor as a base
US6942041B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F9/0833
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-propelled agricultural vehicle is constructed by assembling the parts of a standard row-crop tractor to the point where the next step is that of mounting the cab to the chassis. At this point, a cab adapter module is mounted to the chassis using the mounting points normally used for mounting the cab to the chassis. The cab, provided in a form without the usual access ladder and fenders, is mounted to the cab adapter module so as to face in a direction opposite to that which it would face if mounted to the chassis. The seat and all controls for operating the tractor remain in the same locations in the cab regardless which direction the cab faces. Minor reconfigurations of hydraulic circuitry and the differential are required for permitting the vehicle to be operated in a forward direction opposite to that for the operation of the standard tractor.
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