Patent ID: 6402453
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: B30B,B60P,B65F

Abstract:
In combination:a wheeled frame means having a rearward end, a forward end, and first and second sides; a side dump body movably positioned on said frame means and being pivotally movable from a transport position to a dumping position; means for moving said dump body between its transport position and dumping position; said dump body including a front wall, a back wall, a bottom wall, first and second side walls, and an open upper end; a material compaction assembly selectively movably positioned on said dump body which extends over said open upper end and which includes a material compaction member which is movable from a retracted position at said open upper end of said dump body downwardly to a compaction position in the interior of said dump body to compact the material therein; said material compaction assembly being substantially horizontal as said material compaction assembly moves from its retracted position to its compaction position; said material compaction assembly being movable from an operative position wherein it extends over said open upper end to an inoperative position to enable the pivotal movement of said dump body between its said transport and dumping positions without interference from said material compaction assembly.