Patent ID: 6076855
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: B66C,E02F

Abstract:
A dual mode stabilizer for a tractor, said dual mode stabilizer comprising:a base member rigidly fixable proximate a side of the tractor;a stabilizer arm assembly engaged with said base member having an outrigger arm member and a sliding arm member, said outrigger arm member and said sliding arm member being pivotally connected together at a pivot point so as to allow rotational movement of said outrigger arm member relative to said sliding arm member;a mechanism in association with said base member and said sliding arm member for limiting movement of said sliding arm member relative to said base member to axial movement;a first locking mechanism interconnecting said outrigger arm member and said sliding arm member for preventing rotational movement of said outrigger arm member around said pivot point;a second locking mechanism interconnecting said base member and said sliding arm member for preventing axial movement of said sliding member relative to said base member; anda drive mechanism connected between said base member and said stabilizer arm assembly for actuating said stabilizer arm assembly whereby said dual mode stabilizer is selectively operable in a vertical stabilizer mode and a fold down stabilizer mode.