Low angle tilt trailer

Claim 1

A low angle tilt trailer, comprising, a first longitudinally extending frame means having rearward and forward ends, means on the forward end of said first frame means for connection to a prime mover, a second longitudinally extending frame means having rearward and forward ends, said second frame means being longitudinally slidably mounted on said first frame means and being movable between a rear position and a front position with respect to said first frame means, a ground engaging suspension system secured to and longitudinally movable with said second frame means for supporting said second frame means, a first hydraulic cylinder means secured to and extending between said first and second frame means for moving said second frame means between said rear and front positions, a support deck, having rearward and forward ends, pivotally mounted on said second frame means and being movable between a generally horizontal position and an inclined position wherein its rearward end is positioned closely to the ground, a second hydraulic cylinder means secured to said support deck for pivotally moving said deck between its horizontal and inclined positions, said second frame means normally being positioned in its said rear position during normal over-the-road travel, said second frame means being movable to its said front position, during loading and unloading operations, so that the pivot point between said deck and said second frame means will be positioned forwardly of its normal position to enable the rearward end of said deck to be brought into ground engagement while maintaining the deck at a relatively low angle.