Patent ID: 8070170

Claim:
A machine comprising, in combination: a frame, a pivotal member pivotably mounted to the frame about a first pivot axis, a mounting plate pivotably connected to the pivotal member about a second pivot axis perpendicular to the first pivot axis, with the frame being below the pivotal member and the mounting plate in a vertical direction, with the pivotal member being intermediate the frame and the mounting plate, two rams mounted on opposite sides of the second pivot axis, with each of the two rams including a lower end spaced from the second pivot axis and pivotably connected to the frame spaced from the first pivot axis, with each of the two rams further including an upper end pivotably connected to the mounting plate and spaced from the first and second pivot axes, with the two rams each being operable to move between an extended position and a retracted position in the vertical direction, with the two rams being operable to move either synchronously or independently, and a boom assembly secured to the mounting plate, with the boom assembly, the mounting plate, and the pivotal member pivoting about the first pivot axis and/or the second pivot axis relative to the frame due to relative movement of the two rams; wherein the second pivot axis is spaced from the first pivot axis.