Patent ID: 6299181
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: B60G,B60P,B62D

Abstract:
A log hauler comprising;a tractor includinga tractor chassis extending longitudinally in the direction of travel of said tractor and having laterally opposite sides,an operator's station on said tractor chassis,a carrier pivotally connected to each of said laterally opposite sides of said tractor chassis for steering movement of said carrier about a vertical axis,a pair of pendulum arms extending longitudinally alongside said tractor chassis and having first and second corresponding ends, said first corresponding ends being connected, respectively, to said carriers,traction wheels rotatably supported on said second corresponding ends of said pendulum arms anda pair of hydraulic actuators interconnected between said tractor chassis and said carriers, respectively, operable to effect steering movement of said pendulum arms about said vertical axes anda first log trailer pivotally connected to said tractor.