Title: Material ripping vehicle

Abstract: A material ripping vehicle includes first and second traction units, and a frame having an upright pivot axis for steerably connecting the traction units. The second traction unit has a pair of spaced apart ground engaging members and a ripping apparatus is mounted on the frame and positioned between the ground engaging members.

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Inventors: Stedman, Robert N. (Chillicothe, IL, US)

Application Number: 839049
Filing Date: 1977-10-03
Publication_date: 1979-11-20
Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co. (Peoria, IL)
Primary Class(es): 172/292 180/9.23, 180/9.46
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Primary Examiner: Shapiro, Paul E.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Lanchantin, Jr.; Charles E.