Title: Method for harvesting crops using a tractor-pulled crop harvester

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for harvesting crops in adjacent rows or swaths using a tractor-drawn crop harvester adapted for operation on either side of the pulling tractor. The crop harvester is provided with an arched hitching tongue extending from a location proximate to the transverse center of the harvester frame to the hitch of the tractor which is capable of swinging over the harvesting apparatus and of sufficient length to permit the harvester to be positioned by a control mechanism to operate on either side of the tractor.

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Inventors: Cicci, George B. (Broadview, IL, US)
Tufts, Guy O. (Phoenix, AZ, US)

Application Number: 688204
Filing Date: 1976-05-20
Publication_date: 1977-04-19
Assignee: International Harvester Company (Chicago, IL)
Primary Class(es): 56/1 56/218, 56/DIG2
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

33943	Dec, 1861	Hopkins	56/266.
2989832	Jun, 1961	Hyman	56/10.
3097470	Jul, 1963	VAN DER Lely	56/366.
3183981	May, 1965	Schlabs	172/162.
3832837	Sep, 1974	Burkhart et al.	56/218.

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Primary Examiner: Kinsey, Russell R.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Sullivan; Dennis K., Harman; Floyd B.