Patent ID: 6430850
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: E02F

Abstract:
A work vehicle for performing a first work operation and a second work operation, the work vehicle comprising:a supporting structure; ground engaging means for propelling the supporting structure; an operator's seat mounted to the supporting structure, the operator's seat having a first work position and a second work position; a first work implement is mounted to the supporting structure and is operated when the operator's seat is in its first work position; a second work implement is mounted to the supporting structure and is operated when the operator's seat is in its second work position; a first hydraulic pump for directing pressurized hydraulic fluid to the first and second work implements; a second hydraulic pump for directing pressurized hydraulic fluid to the second work implement; whereby the second hydraulic pump is automatically coupled to the first and second work implements when the operator's seat is in its second work position and is automatically decoupled from the first and second work implements when the operator's seat is in its first work position.