Materials handling device and the method of mounting the same on a tractor

摘要

A materials handling device or tractor loader is described as well as the method of mounting the same on a tractor. The loader device comprises a U-shaped sub-frame comprising a transversely extending forward end which is received by a pocket or channel mounted on the forward end of the tractor. The sub-frame also comprises side frame members which extend upwardly and rearwardly from the transversely extending forward end. The rearward ends of the side frame members are secured to upright towers adjacent the upper end thereof. A boom assembly is secured to the upper ends of the towers and extends forwardly therefrom and has a materials handling implement mounted on the forward end thereof. A hydraulic cylinder extends between the towers and the boom assembly for pivotally moving the boom assembly relative to the sub-frame and the towers. Each of the towers is provided with a rearwardly presented U-shaped channel at the lower end thereof which is adapted to receive a mounting support which extends laterally from the tractor. A finger or hook is secured to each of the towers at the upper rearward end of the associated channel and extends rearwardly and downwardly therefrom for pivotal engagement with the laterally extending support during the mounting and dismounting of the loader device.