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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 11, 2006
Filed:
Oct. 05, 2004
Walter Mark Schlesser, Ottumwa, IA (US);
Timothy J. Kraus, Hedrick, IA (US);
Walter Mark Schlesser, Ottumwa, IA (US);
Timothy J. Kraus, Hedrick, IA (US);
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Abstract
A mower has a pair of cutter heads which are pivotally supported by respective cantilever beams. The cantilever beams are pivotally coupled with a hitch assembly, which in turn is coupled with a traction unit via two lower lift arms and a floatable top link. The floatable top link allows the hitch assembly to float relative to the traction unit during transport. A hydraulic cylinder interconnected between the cantilever beams pivots the beams between a transport position and a working position. Stops on the hitch assembly limit pivotal movement of the beams relative to the hitch assembly.