Tilling machine transport and storage apparatuses and methods

Details Tilling machine transport and storage apparatuses and methods Tilling machine transport and storage apparatuses and methods

2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Will, Thomas B (Department: 3671)

Earth working

With drive means for tool or cleaner

Guided by walking attendant

C172S240000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07866409

ABSTRACT:
Apparatuses and methods are provided to facilitate the transport and storage of tilling machines and specifically mini-tillers. A wheel apparatus can attach to a tilling machine, such as by attachment to a drag bar, in a transport position or a storage position. In the transport position, the wheel apparatus can maintain tiller tines of the tilling machine above the ground surface with the weight of the tilling machine supported on the wheel apparatus, thereby allowing the tilling machine to be rolled for transport. In the storage position, the wheel apparatus can be attached to the drag bar, whereby both the tiller tines and the wheel apparatus rest on the ground surface to provide stability to the tilling machine. During operation the wheel apparatus can be removed from the tilling machine.

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