Hydraulically Actuated Drain Tile Roll Loading and Support Assembly

Abstract

A hydraulically operated drain tile spool is provided having a frame assembly supporting an articulating upper and lower control arm for operably engaging, lifting, and supporting a drain tile roll from a suitable farm vehicle. The lower control arm supports a spool lower ring and a spool shaft, whereby a first hydraulic arm rotates the spool shaft between a horizontal (loading) position and a vertical (working) position. The upper control arm supports a spool upper ring and a spool shaft receiving member. A second hydraulic arm operably connects the receiving member with the vertical spool shaft to establish a cohesive spool assembly having a central shaft for supporting a drain tile roll between an upper and lower ring in a rotatable and dispensable position. The device connects to a suitable agricultural vehicle to support a drain tile roll without requiring direct contact therewith by an operator when stringing tile.

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