Troy A Gildon

US Patent:

44115717, Oct 25, 1983

Filed:

Apr 13, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/252792

Inventors:

Troy Gildon - Duncan OK

International Classification:

A01D 8712

US Classification:

414 245

Abstract:

A hay bale retrieving and transporting trailer which includes a rectangular frame mounted upon a pair of ground-engaging wheels and carrying a pair of oppositely disposed bale loading and supporting cradles pivotally mounted on the frame. The cradles are actuated by a pair of piston and cylinder subassemblies which extend between the frame and the cradles for moving the cradles from a first, pick-up position to a second, transporting position. The trailer is further provided with a horizontally extending towing tongue having one end pivotally connected at the center of the trailer frame. A piston and cylinder is connected between the trailer frame and the tongue to swing the tongue to a selected angle with respect to the fore-and-aft axis of the trailer frame so that the trailer can be towed in a laterally offset position from a towing vehicle.