Patent ID: 6722455
Filing Date: 2004-04-20
Classification: B60G,B62D

Abstract:
A utility vehicle comprising:a frame; a plurality of rear drive axles mounted to the frame and having drive wheels rotatably supported thereon; a front steering axle having a pair of steered wheels pivotally mounted thereon; a middle axle having a pair of support wheels mounted at opposing ends thereof; and a longitudinally extending bogey beam pivotally connected to the frame and having a forward end and a rearward end, said steering axle being connected to said forward end of said bogey beam and said middle axle being connected to said rearward end of said bogey beam; a support module mounted on said middle axle and extending rearwardly therefrom for connection to a support link mounted to said frame, said support module having a drive apparatus mounted thereon to provide operative driving power to said support wheels on said middle axle; and a drive mechanism interconnecting said support wheels on said middle axle with said rear drive wheels to transfer rotational power thereto.