Patent ID: 9321386
Filing Date: 2016-04-26
CPC Classification: B60P,B66F,E02F

Claim Text:
1. A compact tool carrier configured for standing or walk-behind operator control and having a longitudinal axis and a mass of less than about 1500 kg, the compact tool carrier comprising: a loader having an arm, the loader being adapted to carry a tool; a mainframe for supporting the loader, the mainframe having a first side and a second side, and having a front end and a rear end relative to the longitudinal axis, the mainframe comprising an engine bracket that extends from the first side toward the second side for mounting an engine to the mainframe, the engine bracket being spaced from the rear end of the mainframe, the loader arm not being directly attached to the mainframe; a linkage pivotally attached to the first side of the mainframe and pivotally attached to the loader arm; an actuator pivotally attached to the first side of the mainframe and pivotally attached to the loader arm; and a control station having operator controls for propelling the compact tool carrier forward and for raising and lowering the loader, the control station being mounted toward the rear of the compact tool carrier and adapted to allow for standing or walk-behind operation.