Inventors:
Chris Osswald - Rothschild WI, US
Walter A. Osswald - Mosinee WI, US
Marcus F. Dack - Schofield WI, US
Kenneth Buelt - Wausau WI, US
Alan Severns - Mukwonago WI, US
Jeffrey A. Wierschke - Sheboygan Falls WI, US
Joe A. Racz - Waukesha WI, US
David R. Bauer - Delafield WI, US
Justin D. Gasal - Random Lake WI, US
Assignee:
EXTENDQUIP, LLC - Schofield WI
International Classification:
B62D 21/14, B60K 25/06, B62D 55/065
US Classification:
180 91, 296 2611, 180 531
Abstract:
An extendable frame work vehicle offering enhanced versatility, safety and effectiveness. The vehicle includes an adjustable frame with front and rear portions that extend or retract with respect to each other. The front portion is supported by a first pair of wheels and said rear portion is supported by a second pair of wheels. Each wheel is independently driven and steered. The vehicle also includes an engine mounted on the rear portion of the frame. Incorporated into the vehicle is an electro-hydraulic assembly which enables extension and retraction of the adjustable frame. The assembly includes a sensor-responsive microprocessor controller, at least one hydraulic pump, at least one hydraulic drive motor, and at least one valve network.