Tractor weight transfer mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8919813
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13890681

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A weight transfer system for a tractor includes a front lift arm pivotably mounted to the tractor and a front accessory mounted to the front lift arm. The front accessory is located forward of a front of the tractor. A mounting bracket is secured to a frame of the tractor. An electric linear actuator includes a forward end and a rear end. The forward end is mounted to a spring and the rear end is mounted to the mounting bracket. The linear actuator is actuable between an extended position and a retracted position. The forward end is spaced a first distance from the front of the tractor in the extended position and a second distance from the front of the tractor in the retracted position. The first distance is less than the second distance.

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CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANY250 EAST BEATON DRIVE WEST FARGO ND 58078

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bedford, Richard Lee Watertown, US 4 37
Harmsen, Nikolaus Watertown, US 1 4
Kinsman, Paul Fort Atkinson, US 2 4
Pohlman,, Jr Franklin Robert Fort Atkinson, US 1 4
Weber, Anthony S Lake Mills, US 7 41
Wrensch, Norman Kurt Watertown, US 1 4

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