Patent ID: 6874582
Filing Date: 2005-04-05
Classification: A01B,E01H,E02F

Abstract:
1. A hitch assembly for mounting a plow to a vehicle comprising: a vehicle portion for mounting to a vehicle, the vehicle portion including a mounting member having a substantially planar face; and a plow portion for supporting a plow, the plow portion including a frame and a movable member, the movable member movable with respect to the frame, the movable member including a clamping member, the clamping member being adjustable to engage the mounting member for removably mounting the plow portion to the vehicle portion, wherein the movable member of the plow portion includes a cylinder and a base, the cylinder mounted to the frame and the base, the cylinder including a movable piston, the cylinder operable to selectively move the base, and the clamping member extending from the base, the movable member of the plow portion includes a leg, the leg mounted to the frame and the base, the leg including a tube and a rod, the rod movable with respect to the tube, the leg in spaced relationship to the cylinder.