Front-end loader accessory attachment with hydraulically actuated pivotal drum assembly

摘要

An accessory attachment/conversion assembly is disclosed for use on a small front-end loader type of construction implement. One form of accessory would be a backhoe bucket. The attachment assembly includes a frame for detachable mounting to the implement and includes a rotatable drum pivotally secured to the frame and rotatable in its mounting by means of chains, or other suitable forms of transmission means, which are secured at one of their ends to the drum and at their other ends to a hydraulic cylinder mounted on the frame. An elongated arm or boom is secured at one end to the drum and extends outwardly thereof. The outer terminal end of the boom can carry a bucket or other suitable accessory. The arrangement being such that the boom and bucket can be swung approximately full left to full right, almost 180°.