Push-pull attachment for skid steer-type machine or tractor

Abstract

An attachment for a skid steer, tractor or similar work vehicle especially designed for creating a swale or ditch in the earth has an arcuate, generally semi-circular steel blade of a predetermined height dimension and a diametrically extending support member welded to ends of the blade. Welded centrally on the support member is a conventional quick-attach plate, a pair of elongated braces extend between and are welded to the quick-attach plate and the arcuate blade.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A push-pull attachment for a skid steer vehicle comprising:
 a) an arcuate blade member having first and second ends and a predetermined height dimension;   b) a steel support member extending between the first and second ends;   c) a quick attach plate centered on and welded to the steel support member; and   d) first and second support bars disposed between the quick attach plate and the arcuate blade member.   
     
     
         2 . The push-pull attachment as in  claim 1  wherein the blade member is semi-circular. 
     
     
         3 . The push-pull attachment as in  claim 1  wherein the predetermined height dimension is in a range between 10 inches and 36 inches. 
     
     
         4 . The push-pull attachment as in  claim 2  wherein the blade member has a diameter in a range of from 48 inches to 108 inches. 
     
     
         5 . The push-pull attachment as in  claim 2  wherein the blade is an abrasion-resistant steel.