Bracket assembly for lifting an articulated machine

Abstract

A bracket assembly for lifting of an articulated machine at a centre point, the bracket assembly comprising: a first rigid bracket extending along a longitudinal axis and including proximal end portion for attaching the bracket assembly to the articulated machine and a distal end portion, and a slider bracket including a through-hole for engagement with a lifting hook, the slider bracket is attached to the first rigid bracket at the distal end with a sliding mechanism that is configured to allow for the slider bracket to slide with respect to the first rigid bracket along the longitudinal axis between a default position and a lifting position, wherein in the lifting position the slider bracket reaches further in a distal direction compared to in the default position.

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