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US 12,433,199 B2Granted
Self-propelled wheel rake
AssigneeJordan Farms Manufacturing LLC
InventorBen Rich Jordan
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Abstract
A self-propelled wheel rake may include a cab that may be mounted to or otherwise secured to a main body. The cab or the main body may include a powerhouse for propelling the wheel rake along the ground. The cab and main body can be positioned between or behind opposing rake arm assemblies of the wheel rake. The cab can be configured to allow an operator to sit or stand while operating the wheel rake.
Claims12
A wheel rake comprising:
- a main body;
- a cab supported by the main body;
- opposing rake arm assemblies that extend from the main body, each rake arm assembly including a rake arm that is coupled to the main body in front of the cab;
- and
- a support assembly configured to support the main body, the cab, and the opposing rake arm assemblies, the support assembly comprising:
- a set of rear wheels disposed on either side of the cab and configured to support the main body off the ground;
- and
- a set of front wheels coupled to the opposing rake arm assemblies in front of the cab and configured to support the rake arms off the ground,
- wherein each rake arm is independently pivotable relative to the main body, and
- wherein the set of front wheels that support the rake arms off the ground comprises a first wheel and a second wheel that are independently steerable.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.