Skid loader attachment including a rotatable and extendable claw

Abstract

An attachment for a skid loader includes a base configured to attached to a loader arm of the skid loader, a rotatable coupling attached to the base on a side opposite the loader arm, and a claw portion attached to the rotatable coupling. The claw portion includes a stationary jaw and a pivoting jaw. The pivoting jaw pivotable with respect to the stationary jaw about a pivot rod. The pivoting jaw is coupled to the rotatable coupling via a hydraulic cylinder such that movement of the pivoting jaw about the pivoting rod is effected by actuation of the hydraulic cylinder.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An attachment for a skid loader, the attachment comprising:
 a base configured to attached to a loader arm of the skid loader;   a rotatable coupling attached to the base on a side opposite the loader arm; and   a claw portion attached to the rotatable coupling, the claw portion including a stationary jaw and a pivoting jaw, the pivoting jaw pivotable with respect to the stationary jaw about a pivot rod, wherein the pivoting jaw is coupled to the rotatable coupling via a hydraulic cylinder such that movement of the pivoting jaw about the pivoting rod is effected by actuation of the hydraulic cylinder.   
     
     
         2 . The attachment of  claim 1 , wherein the rotatable coupling is configured to rotate at least 180 degrees with respect to the base. 
     
     
         3 . The attachment of  claim 1 , wherein the claw portion is extendable from the rotatable coupling in a direction perpendicular to the base. 
     
     
         4 . The attachment of  claim 1 , and further comprising a spade extendable from the claw portion. 
     
     
         5 . The attachment of  claim 4 , wherein the spade is extendable from the stationary jaw of the claw portion. 
     
     
         6 . The attachment of claim, and further comprising: an accessory coupling assembly on the pivoting jaw of the claw portion, the accessory coupling assembly configured to mount an accessory on the claw portion of the attachment. 
     
     
         7 . The attachment of  claim 6 , and further comprising a jackhammer coupled to the accessory coupling assembly 
     
     
         8 . The attachment of  claim 6 , and further comprising a chainsaw assembly coupled to the accessory coupling assembly. 
     
     
         9 . The attachment of  claim 8 , wherein the chainsaw assembly comprises: a base coupled to the accessory coupling assembly; a boom extending from the base; and a chainsaw coupled to an end of the boom opposite the base, wherein the angle of the chainsaw is adjustable relative to the boom. 
     
     
         10 . The attachment of  claim 9 , wherein an angle of the boom relative to the base is adjustable. 
     
     
         11 . The attachment of  claim 1 , and further comprising a boom extending from the claw portion, wherein the boom includes a crane hook extendable from an end of the boom distal from the claw portion. 
     
     
         12 . An attachment for a skid loader, the attachment comprising:
 a base configured to attached to a loader arm of the skid loader;   a rotatable coupling attached to the base on a side opposite the loader arm;   a claw portion attached to the rotatable coupling, the claw portion including a stationary jaw and a pivoting jaw, the pivoting jaw pivotable with respect to the stationary jaw about a pivot rod; and   an accessory coupled to the claw portion, the accessory comprising a tool including one or more mechanically actuatable elements.   
     
     
         13 . The attachment of  claim 12 , and further comprising an accessory coupling assembly on the pivoting jaw of the claw portion, the accessory coupling assembly configured to mount the accessory on the claw portion of the attachment. 
     
     
         14 . The attachment of  claim 12 , wherein the accessory comprises at least one of a jackhammer, chainsaw assembly, and boom with a crane 
     
     
         15 . The attachment of  claim 14 , wherein the chainsaw assembly comprises:
 a base coupled to the accessory coupling assembly;   a chainsaw boom extending from the base; and a chainsaw coupled to an end of the chainsaw boom opposite the base,   wherein the angle of the chainsaw is adjustable relative to the chainsaw boom.   
     
     
         16 . The attachment of  claim 12 , wherein the pivoting jaw is coupled to the rotatable coupling via a hydraulic cylinder such that movement of the pivoting jaw about the pivoting rod is effected by actuation of the hydraulic cylinder. 
     
     
         17 . The attachment of  claim 12 , wherein the rotatable coupling is configured to rotate at least 180 degrees with respect to the base. 
     
     
         18 . The attachment of  claim 12 , wherein the claw portion is extendable from the rotatable coupling in a direction perpendicular to the base. 
     
     
         19 . The attachment of  claim 12 , and further comprising a spade extendable from the claw portion. 
     
     
         20 . The attachment of  claim 19 , wherein the spade is extendable from the stationary jaw of the claw portion.