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US 11,692,328 B2Granted
Compact utility loader
AssigneeGreat Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
InventorsJason Carlson, Toshihiko Takemura, John Relph, Matthew Shobe
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Abstract
A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame including a lower portion and an upper portion. A width of the lower portion is smaller than a width of the upper portion. The compact utility loader additionally comprises a first track and a second track, with each track being positioned on a side of the frame. Each of the tracks has a width of at least 7.5 inches, and the compact utility loader has an overall width of no more than 36 inches.
Claims16
A compact utility loader comprising:
- a frame including a lower portion and an upper portion, wherein a width of said lower portion is smaller than a width of said upper portion;
- a first track and a second track, each being positioned on either side of said frame,
- wherein each of said tracks has a width of at least 7.5 inches,
- wherein said compact utility loader has an overall width of no more than 36 inches,
- a pair of rotatable sprockets extending from each side of said frame, wherein said sprockets are configured to actuate said tracks,
- wherein said frame presents an interior compartment, and wherein said compact utility loader additionally comprises a pair of hydraulic motors, with each hydraulic motor configured to rotate one of said sprockets, and
- an engine positioned within the interior compartment presented by said frame, wherein said engine is positioned rearward of said motors,
- wherein said engine is a diesel engine and includes one or more turbos, wherein said engine is rated at less than 30 horsepower, and wherein said engine is configured to propel said compact utility loader to a ground speed of at least 4.8 miles per hour.
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