Patent ID: 7481612
Filing Date: 2009-01-27
Classification: A01D,B60P

Abstract:
1. A vehicle for loading, hauling and stacking large rectangular bales comprising: an elongate fore-and-aft extending truck chassis having a first end, an opposing second end and a longitudinal axis; an elongate load rack with a front end and an opposing rear end, said front end adjacent, but spaced from, said first end of said chassis and extending toward said second end of said chassis, said rear end of said load rack generally adjacent said second end of said chassis, said load rack further having a generally planar bale-supporting surface; a bale manipulation mechanism supported by said chassis generally between said first end of said chassis and said front end of said load rack; said bale manipulation mechanism including: a plurality of tines affixed to said rear end of said load rack, whereby said bale grasping device may grasp and pick up a single bale from the ground, lift it, move it toward said pivot location of said mast and selectively rotate the bale, and deposit it on said load rack, thereby building a stack of bales on said load rack.