Patent ID: 8827625
Filing Date: 2014-09-09
Classification: E02F

Abstract:
1. A skid-steer loader comprising: a first loader arm portion pivotably connected to a frame, the first loading arm portion configured to slidably receive a second loader arm portion opposite the pivotable connection to the frame; a lever pivotably connected to the first loader arm portion, the lever having a first opening and a second opening formed therein; a first arm pivotably connected between each of the first opening of the lever and the frame; a second arm pivotably connected between each of the second opening of the lever and the second loader arm portion, wherein the lever, the first arm, and the second arm define a linkage between the frame and the loader arm portions; and a fluid cylinder connected between the frame and the first loader arm portion or between the frame and the second loader arm portion, the fluid cylinder configured to raise and lower the loader arm portions between a retracted lowered position and an extended raised position; wherein as the fluid cylinder is actuated to urge the loader arm portions toward the extended raised position, the linkage causes slidable movement of the second loader arm portion with respect to the first loader arm portion so that a collective length of the loader arm portions in the extended raised position is increased, and wherein the first loader arm portion is pivotably connected to the frame in a fixed position relative to the pivotable connection of the first arm to the frame.