QUICK-MOUNT LOADER FOR ARTICULATED TRACTORS

摘要

A materials handling apparatus for a tractor comprising a U-shaped frame which is quickly mounted and dismounted. The frame comprises a front frame portion having a pair of side frame portions extending upwardly and rearwardly from the lower opposite sides thereof. Boom arms are pivotally secured to the upper rearward ends of the side frame portions and are raised and lowered relative thereto by means of hydraulic cylinders which are positioned forwardly of the front wheels of the tractor. Releasable connectors are provided between the Ushaped frame and the tractor to enable the apparatus to be quickly and easily mounted and dismounted.