Ariens Company

Dean Mish

Mark Nier

Harley Nefzger

An implement support assembly includes an implement interface having an interface support frame pivotably coupled to a vehicle frame, the interface support frame including an interface support arm and a float feature, and a hydraulic cylinder configured to move the interface support frame relative to the vehicle frame, the float feature being positioned between the interface support frame and the hydraulic cylinder. The float feature is configured to permit the implement to move independently from the hydraulic cylinder in response to ground undulations. The float feature includes a link having a first end coupled to the interface support arm, a second end coupled to the hydraulic cylinder, and a protrusion positioned between the first and second ends, the interface support arm includes an interface slot, and the protrusion is slidably received within the interface slot to provide lost motion between the link and the interface support arm.

Implement for skid steer vehicle

An implement interlock connection system connects an implement to a utility vehicle. The utility vehicle includes an implement interface having a first slot forming in the implement interface at a first position and a second slot formed in the implement interface at a second position spaced from the first position. The implement includes an implement arm having a securing interface with an implement slot defined therein. The implement interlock connection system includes a first lever pivotably coupled to the implement interface and a second lever pivotably coupled to the first lever. The first lever being configured to selectively engage the first slot and the second lever being configured to selectively engage the second slot. The implement is secured to the implement interface of the utility vehicle when the first lever engages the first slot and the second lever engages the second slot.

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Potosi, WI, United States of America

Dean Mish