Patent attributes
A swivelable adapter device for use with skid steer loaders consists of a mounting plate and a swiveling work tool plate for holding, rotating, and positioning various skid steer attachments. Rotation about a longitudinal axis of skid steer arms is accomplished using a barrel within a barrel assembly allowing work tool plate to be positioned from angles between horizontal and vertical. A mounting plate is attached to skid steer arms and is rigidly affixed to an inner barrel. An outer barrel with a notch plate and a work tool plate slides over a greased inner barrel. Swivel operation of the work tool plate is accomplished by hand eliminating the need for hydraulic systems. Once positioned, the work tool plate is locked to a notch plate using a locking latch. The swivelable adapter device is reinforced with metal plates to handle torsion forces created by heavy loads such as trees.
