Land vehicles – Wheeled – Running gear
Patent
1992-07-27
1993-10-26
Focarino, Margaret A.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Running gear
280759, 180 794, 180156, 180266, B62D 526, B62D 716, B60S 1100
Patent
active
052559319
ABSTRACT:
A tractor having a front axle that pivotally moves laterally in response to a corresponding steering action of the steerable wheels mounted on the front axle is disclosed wherein the ballast assembly is supported directly by the front axle so as to be laterally movable relative to the chassis with the shiftable front axle. The ballast assembly is formed by individual weights mounted on an arcuate rack detachably connected to the front axle. The individual weights are connected together by fasteners to form a unitary package positioned centrally between the steerable wheels.
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English Peter
Focarino Margaret A.
Ford New Holland Inc.
Miller Larry W.
Seemar Frank A.
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