Patent ID: 8764347

Claim:
A telescoping leader system for a construction machine having a power unit comprising: (a) a set of leads having a series of internal nesting segments whereby the set of leads can move up and down; (b) an extending means connecting one segment to another segment to allow for the extension of the segments one after the other along a single axis to an extended position and the retraction of the segments to an internal nesting position; (c) a surface engaging member slidably mounted within the set of leads for engagement of a pile; (d) a pivotable mounting assembly mounted to the set of leads and adapted to adjust the position of the set of leads; and (e) a connecting means adapted to directly engage the pivotable mounting assembly and the construction machine to allow for the quick engagement and disengagement of the construction machine from the set of leads; wherein the power unit directly activates the poivotable mounting assembly via the connecting means whereby the pivotabie mounting assembly moves the set of leads.