Grader attachment for a skid steer vehicle

Abstract

A grader attachment for a skid steer vehicle. The grader attachment is attachable to the front end of the skid steer vehicle. The grader attachment includes a mounting plate at the rear of the grader attachment for removably attaching the grader attachment to the lift mechanism of the skid steer vehicle. The grader attachment further includes a frame with a plurality of frame members extending longitudinally from the mounting plate in parallel spaced relation for accepting at least three grading blades attached to and extending downwardly from the frame members. The grading blades include a first blade located at the front end of the grader attachment, the first blade angled inwardly from right to left to output a windrow from the left end of the first blade. A second blade is located behind the first blade and positioned to accept the windrow from the first blade, the second blade angled inwardly from left to right to produce a windrow on the right end of the second blade. A third blade is located behind the second blade and positioned to accept the windrow from the second blade, the third blade angled inwardly from right to left to produce a windrow on the left end of the blade. The grader attachment further includes a guide wheel located at the front of the grader attachment, the guide wheel hydraulically powered by a hydraulic cylinder and used for raising and lowering the front end of the grader attachment.

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