Portable water scoop

A water scoop adapted for use with a self-powered rubber tired scoop tractor having a movable scoop bucket, with a power discharge blade formed therein, comprising:

• a closed vessel adapted for retaining water and having a contour formed to fit in the scoop bucket;
• connecting means for connecting the water scoop to the power discharge blade to draw the water scoop into the scoop bucket as the power discharge blade is retracted;
• a sealable opening formed at one end of the water scoop exposed when the water scoop is disposed in the scoop bucket;
• and,
• gate means movable between an open position, uncovering said sealable opening to permit water flow, and a closed position, covering said sealable opening to retain water in the water scoop.

An operator controlled vehicle for collecting, transporting and discharging water comprising:

• a plurality of rubber tires for supporting the vehicle from the ground;
• a power supply contained within the vehicle for providing self-powered movement of the vehicle;
• steering means for directing movement of the vehicle in response to the control of the operator;
• a vessel supported in front of the vehicle having a front end with an opening formed therein;
• positioning means connected to said vessel for permitting positioning of the vessel supported at the front end of the vehicle in response to operator control;
• a gate connected on said vessel, movable between a raised position uncovering the vessel opening and a lowered position covering the vessel opening;
• a closed top on said vessel having inwardly extending vents formed therein;
• and, baffels formed internal of said vessel to limit surges within said vessel;
• a gate operator responsive to operator control for positioning said gate at the desired position.