Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
3-3-1992
Patent Number
patent number 5092422
Abstract
A multipurpose horticultural crop tractor combines certain clearance and versatile implement mounting features for accommodating a wide variety of alternative field production operations. A movable operator station provides full bidirectional operator control. An operator station may also be suspended on a boom pivotably mounted to the tractor frame for repositioning of the operator station about such frame. The implement mounting system also permits alternate high or low clearance mounting of a conventional three-point hitch, which when used in an elevated position enables attachment of high crop harvesting heads. Alternative implement mounts permit simultaneous usage of two separate implements. The tractor may be outfitted for many alternative functions, such as tillagae, planting, cultivating, spraying, harvesting, materials handling, and irrigating missions, including usage of a vertically movable lift unit with horizontally adjustable lift arms.
Application Number
07/449731
Assignees
Clemson University (Clemson, SC)
Filing Date
1989-12-12
Primary/U.S. Class
188/329
Other/U.S. Class
172/306, 172/307, 180/331