Automatic depth control for trencher

Details Automatic depth control for trencher Automatic depth control for trencher

1994-10-07

1996-09-24

Ramirez, Ellis B.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

37348, 37415, 36442407, G05D 104, E02F 502

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055597254

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for controlling a trencher having a tractor that is propelled along terrain and a trenching implement adjustably mounted to the tractor at a rearward portion thereof with respect to movement of the tractor along the terrain includes monitoring movement of the tractor as it is propelled along terrain in order to survey the contour of the terrain and adjusting the position of the trenching implement with respect to the tractor as a function of the contour of the terrain in the vicinity of the trencher.

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