Patent ID: 6715579
Filing Date: 2004-04-06
Classification: E02F

Abstract:
A work vehicle for performing a work operation, the work vehicle comprising:an articulated frame having a first frame segment and a second frame segment, the first and second frame segments are pivotally coupled to one another by a pivot the pivot defining a predominantly vertical axis; a linear actuator extends between the first frame segment and the second frame segment for articulating the first and second frame segments relative to one another to steer the work vehicle; a first set of wheels extending from the first frame segment and a second set of wheels extending from the second frame segment; a work implement is mounted to the second frame segment; a stabilizer is mounted to the first frame segment, the stabilizer having a work position and a transport position, in the work position the stabilizer lifts the second set of wheels off the ground and the first set of wheels remain in contact with the ground.