Patent ID: 7214026
Filing Date: 2007-05-08
Classification: E02F

Abstract:
1. A utility vehicle having an extendable utility boom, comprising: a) a vehicle body; a) an engine supported within said vehicle body; b) a boom supported over said body; c) a utility mechanism supported by said boom; d) an operator cab supported by said vehicle body; and e) (i) a forward tilt mechanism about which said cab tilts forward for maintenance or service; and f) wherein said boom linkage includes a front link mounted proximate a front side of the vehicle body and a rear link mounted proximate a rear side of the vehicle body, wherein when in said raised position, said front link and said rear link provide a opening therebetween enabling substantially unobstructed access for maintenance service; and further including g) a removable top cover that provides access over substantially the entire top side of the engine behind said cab.