Patent ID: 6739612
Filing Date: 2004-05-25
Classification: A01B,A01D

Abstract:
An offset tow arm apparatus for towing an implement in an operating travel direction, where the implement is supported by at least one wheel having a rotational axis substantially perpendicular to the operating travel direction, the apparatus comprising:a tow arm having an inner end adapted for pivotal attachment at a front portion thereof to a towing vehicle hitch such that the tow arm extends laterally from an attached towing vehicle, and such that the tow arm can pivot about a substantially vertical axis, and an outer end; at least one castor wheel pivotally attached to the tow arm about a substantially vertical castor axis to support the tow arm for movement along the ground in any direction; an implement attachment mechanism at an outer portion of the tow arm adapted for attachment of an implement to be towed behind the tow arm such that the attached implement is prevented from pivoting about a vertical axis with respect to the tow arm.