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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 17, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2003
Matthew Elmer Powell, Fox Lake, WI (US);
Brian James Hitt, Hartford, WI (US);
Jeffrey Robert Braun, Colgate, WI (US);
Matthew Elmer Powell, Fox Lake, WI (US);
Brian James Hitt, Hartford, WI (US);
Jeffrey Robert Braun, Colgate, WI (US);
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Abstract
A cargo container attachment for a small vehicle such as a lawn tractor is provided. The container is removably attached to the rear of the vehicle and includes a cargo box storage space with a pivotally mounted swingable tailgate. The container is designed to be used in conjunction with a lawn tractor to perform landscaping and structural maintenance tasks. Materials such as mulch, soil and plantings as well as maintenance materials can be transported in the cargo space. The tailgate can be moved between a first position where it serves to enclose the storage space and a second position where its serves as a workbench surface. Tool receiving recesses are provided in the sidewall edges of the composite container for transporting small tools such as trimmers, shovels, shears and/or rakes.