Patent · US Expired

Transport method and apparatus for mower deck

US7347037B2 · kind B2 · utility

3Cited by
12References
9Claims
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Filing dateOct 4, 2005
Grant dateMar 25, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01D34/001
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Transport brackets are welded onto the top surface of the mower deck, each transport bracket having vertical plates with holes extending transversely through the plates. Pins extend through at least one hole in the plates and are secured to a rear mounted hitch of a tractor. The mower deck may be lifted and transported in a raised position behind the tractor, and also may be pivoted to a position for servicing.

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