Patent ID: 6585071
Filing Date: 2003-07-01
Classification: B60S,B62D

Abstract:
A method of providing an attachment on a skid-steer loader, the loader including a body, a pair of front wheels mounted with respect to a front portion of the body, a pair of rear wheels mounted with respect to a rear portion of the body, a hydraulic system for driving at least the front wheels, the method comprising:providing a caster structure pivotally coupled to the body and including at least one caster mounted for rolling and swiveling motion, and providing an actuator to pivot the caster structure to move the caster from an inoperative position, wherein the front and rear wheels are in a ground engaging position with the caster in a position so as not to engage the ground, to an operative position, wherein the caster and the front wheels are in a ground engaging position and the rear wheels are in a position so as not to engage the ground.