Patent ID: 6631817
Filing Date: 2003-10-14
Classification: A61P,B66C

Abstract:
A mobile crane assembly comprising:a chassis; first connection features located on a portion of said chassis; an outrigger assembly including at least two ground engaging outriggers for engaging the ground when said mobile crane is stationary; second connection features located on said outrigger assembly for mating with said first connection features of said chassis to removably attach said outrigger assembly to said portion of said chassis; a tag axle assembly including at least two wheels for rolling along a ground surface, while said mobile crane is driven along a road; and third connection features located on said tag axle assembly for mating with said first connection features of said chassis to removably attach said tag axle assembly to said portion of said chassis, wherein said first connection features may alternatively accept one of said second connection features or said third connection features, such that said mobile crane can be connected to one of said outrigger assembly or said tag axle assembly, respectively.