Dispensing mechanism with swivel-aiming feature for reel utility

A reel utility comprising:

• a. a means for braking;
• b. an actuator that is hydraulically operated and operable to move the means for braking between a non-contact position and a contact position;
• c. a dispensing mechanism;
• d. a positioning arm comprising:
• i. a free end, wherein the dispensing mechanism is structured to mount to the free end;
• e. a swivel feature assembly comprising:
• i. a sleeve disposed at the free end of the positioning arm;
• ii. a supporting rod structured to be received by the sleeve and attach the dispensing mechanism to the positioning arm at the free end;
• and
• f. a hydraulic circuit operable to simultaneously actuate the actuator and halt operation of the dispensing mechanism.

A reel utility comprising:

• a. a swivel mount;
• b. a dispensing mechanism mounted to the swivel mount;
• and
• c. wherein the dispensing mechanism swivels on the swivel mount around a vertical axis while maintaining a central lateral position relative to a reel mounted to the reel utility.