Patent ID: 8834090
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: E02F,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A grappling fork attachment system, comprising: a tractor including a bucket unit and a pair of loader arms, wherein said pair of loader arms move said bucket unit; a support frame attached to said tractor; an extension frame pivotally attached to said support frame; a drive assembly mounted proximate said extension frame for pivoting said extension frame about said support frame; a grappling structure pivotally attached to said extension frame for grabbing and securing a load within said bucket unit; at least one linkage assembly mounted proximate said extension frame for pivoting said grappling structure about said extension frame; and wherein said support frame is pivotally attached to said tractor between said pair of loader arms and said bucket unit; and at least one locking element pivotally connected to said support frame to alternately secure said support frame to one of said bucket unit and said pair of loader arms.