Log skidder with load distributing boom attachment

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1982-02-16

1984-03-13

Sheridan, Robert G.

Material or article handling

Vertically swinging load support and hoist or drag line

254325, B66D 300

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044364750

ABSTRACT:
In accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, an attachment to a log skidder to enable selective distribution of the weight of a log being towed to the front and rear wheels comprises a boom pivotally mounted between its ends on the logging arch, the boom having an abutment surface on its rear end arranged to engage the elevated end portion of the log, and a hydraulic cylinder connected between the front end of the boom and the frame of the vehicle, the cylinder when extended causing upward force to be applied to the front end of the boom and to the logging arch and downward force to be applied to the elevated end portion of the log and to the vehicle frame to effect a transfer of weight to the front wheels of the vehicle.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2869741 (1959-01-01), Winters et al.
patent: 3741526 (1973-06-01), Kasin et al.
patent: 4239439 (1980-12-01), Blagg
patent: 4315652 (1982-02-01), Barwise

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