Patent ID: 6238170
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: A01B

Abstract:
An agricultural implement trailer for supporting one of a plurality of implements for field usage and transport, said trailer comprising:(a) a trailer body including a trailer frame and wheels supporting said trailer frame;(b) a turntable including an arm having first and second ends, and a pivot member connecting said first end of said arm to said trailer frame for rotation of said turntable about a vertical axis;(c) a hitch member comprising attachment points for connection to an implement;(d) a linkage assembly including a proximal end pivotally attached to said arm adjacent said second end of said arm, and said linkage assembly including a distal end supporting said hitch member; and(e) said arm extending generally horizontally from said pivot member whereby said second end of said arm supports an implement attached to said hitch member in cantilever relationship to said pivot member, and wherein said turntable is pivotable between a field-use position in which said hitch member and attached implement extend substantially transverse to the rear of said trailer body and a transport position in which said hitch member and attached implement extend longitudinally of said trailer body.