Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar Sarl

H Patrick Gaines

Reid W Waitt

Richard A Naugle

Jeffrey J Griffith

Andrew D Burris

Mirza Q Baig

Michael E Mursch

Jeffrey Michael Parker

Matthew P Rosefsky

Peter Knopp

Timothy P Graham

John R Beaton

A quick coupler for connecting an implement to a machine. The quick coupler including a frame, a first jaw pivotally connected to the frame and movable between an open position and a closed position, a second jaw pivotally connected to the frame and movable between an open position and a closed position, and a lock system connected to the first jaw and the second jaw. The lock system includes a first linkage pivotally connected to the frame and to the first jaw, a second linkage pivotally connected to the first linkage and to the second jaw, and a drive member connected to the first linkage and configured to selectively operate the lock system between an unlocked position and a locked position.

Quick coupler

The cooling system for a skid steer loader provides a unitary assembly that is pivotally mounted to the body portion of the loader above the engine. The unitary assembly includes a frame, first and second heat exchangers, a shroud, a guard, a drive mechanism, and a fan. During times of maintenance on the work machine the entire cooling system can be moved to a second position providing unencumbered access to the engine compartment.

Cooling system for a skid steer loader

Skid steer loader exterior design

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Cary, NC, United States of America

H Patrick Gaines