摘要 |
Apparatus and method for material distribution, including a draw-bar (70) to which is fixedly connected a bucket body (12). Wheels or endless tracks are attached to the drawbar (70) on opposite sides of the bucket body (12) between an open side and a gate (61 ) thereof. A lower edge of the open side of the bucket body (12), which can receive material, is in the form of a cutting blade (78) or teeth. The gate (61 ), which is disposed opposite from the open side, can be opened and closed. At least part of a top side of the bucket body (12) forms a platform (77) for an operator. At least one engine (14; 202, 203) is provided and is drivingly connected to the wheels. A handlebar (64) is connected to the bucket body (12), forward of the platform (77), for pivoting the bucket body about the wheels so that the cutting blade (78) or teeth can be brought into or out of contact with a surface. |