Hoe attachment

Abstract

A digging attachment is for a front-end loader of the type having an hydraulically-operated frame for supporting and manipulating a bucket, scoop, or other tool located at the front of the loader. The attachment includes a mainframe assembly constructed to be removably fastened to the frame of the front-end loader, and a digging-attachment assembly that includes a bucket and is constructed to be coupled to the mainframe assembly. A powered cylinder interposes the mainframe assembly and the attachment assembly, and is operable to move the bucket from a closed position to an open position.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A digging attachment for a front-end loader of the type having an hydraulically-operated frame for supporting and manipulating a bucket, scoop, or other tool located at the front of the loader, comprising: 
 a mainframe assembly constructed to be removably fastened to the frame of the front-end loader;    a digging-attachment assembly including a bucket, the attachment assembly constructed to be coupled to the mainframe assembly; and    a powered cylinder interposing the mainframe assembly and the attachment assembly, and being operable to move the bucket from a closed position to an open position.