Hitching apparatus

Details Hitching apparatus Hitching apparatus

1981-06-22

1983-03-22

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

172248, 280477, B62D 5306

Patent

active

043772960

ABSTRACT:
A hitching apparatus for a draft vehicle including a pressure actuated latching mechanism and a lifting guide attached to the drawbar of the draft vehicle, and a lifting device operably connected to the hydraulic power lift system of the draft vehicle. The lifting device comprises a frame attached to the power lift system and a lifting bracket pivotally mounted on and vertically adjustable with respect to the frame. The lifting bracket includes an elongated slot adapted to receive a pin secured to the draft tongue of a trailing vehicle or implement to raise and position the draft tongue for coupling with the latching mechanism.

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