摘要 |
<p>A vehicle (1) is provided comprising : a chassis (2) supported by a plurality of ground engaging wheels (3, 4) for movement across a field; an elevated operator's station (10) positioned on the chassis (2); and access means (18) for gaining access to the operator's station (10); said access means (18) being moveable between an operative, access gaining position and an inoperative, transport position. Said access means (18) comprise ladder means (22) and platform means (20) operatively associated with each other in a manner such that said ladder means (22) and said platform means (20) move in unison when moving the access means (18) from the inoperative position to the operative position and vice versa.A handle mechanism (54) is provided which comprises a lost motion mechanism (78) enabling to unlock the access means (18) from its inoperative position before starting to move said access means (18) towards the operative position. The handle mechanism (54) can be operated from a location either on the ground or on the operator's station (10). <MATH></p> |