Shovel-bucket attachment

Abstract

This invention relates to the use of an attachment to power construction equipment machine ( 10 ) such as backhoes or shovels or bulldozers or skid steers of other equipment that moves earth materials. The attachment is mounted by welding the attachment to a part of the power equipment ( 10 ) such that the reach of the equipment is greatly enhanced and safety is obtained due to materials not falling into the power equipment. The main use is to excavate hard-to-reach areas. The attachment comprises of a steel tube ( 2 ); welded to a bucket ( 1 ); support plates are welded to bucket for support ( 3 ); attached to the steel tube is shovel-bucket plate ( 4 ); with a pointed end ( 5 ) and braces are attached with 2″×2″×¼″ steel angles as required.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . The attachment is a method by which hard to get at areas can be excavated in complete safety for the operator of the equipment. 
     
     
         2 . The attachment will give the operator the ability to reach areas where without attachment can not be reached. 
     
     
         3 . The attachment provides a safety condition for the operator of the work or equipment.