IMPLEMENT HAVING A HYDRAULIC TRACTION DRIVE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME

摘要

An implement adapted to be combined with a prime mover vehicle. The implement comprises a piece of equipment such as a rotary broom sweeper. The implement generally comprises a frame carried by wheels, an axle combined wi th the wheels, and a hydraulic system that includes a hydraulic pump and a hydrauli c motor. As the prime mover moves the implement, the wheels of the implement turn. Th e wheels are operatively combined with the hydraulic pump to actuate the flow of hydraulic fluid through the hydraulic system. The hydraulic system actuates the piece of equipment carried by the implement.