Patent ID: 8820456
Filing Date: 2014-09-02
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A tractor cab suspension system comprising: a single support unit which mounts one end of a cab from a chassis of a tractor; the single support unit acting as a noise isolator and not allowing significant vertical oscillation of the cab relative to the chassis but allowing the cab to pivot relative to the chassis in pitch and roll modes; the single support unit being located centrally along said one end of the cab; cab support means at the other end of the cab which supports the cab from the chassis and damps pitching of the cab about the single support unit, in which the cab support means comprises a pair of spring/damper units located adjacent corners of said other end of the cab; roll damper means to damp rolling of the cab about the single support unit, wherein the roll damper means comprises a damper unit at said one end of the cab located to one side of said single support unit; and, a control means which extends between the cab and chassis and which controls transverse movement of the cab relative to the chassis.