Patent ID: 6408950
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: A01B

Abstract:
A foldable implement frame and hitch having a front end for attachment to a draft vehicle, comprising a support frame connected to a main frame including at least two telescoping frame members, two wing frames pivotally mounted on said support frame respectively on either side of said main frame for movement between extended working positions wherein said wing frames are in general alignment with said support frame and retracted positions, motors operable for moving said wing frames between the extended working positions and the retracted positions, a plurality of field wheels mounted on said support frame and said wing frames for supporting said foldable implement frame on the ground when said wing frames are in the extended working positions, motors operable for moving said field wheels from ground engaging positions to stored positions, dedicated transport wheels mounted on one of said support and main frames movable between a stored position wherein the transport wheels are out of contact with the ground and a transport position wherein the dedicated transport wheels engage the ground and support the implement frame with the wing frames in retracted positions, and motors operable to move said dedicated transport wheels between the stored and transport positions, said transport wheels in the transport position being a substantial distance from said support frame toward the front end of said foldable implement frame.