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A hay bale transporter apparatus and method are disclosed that provide a complete system for loading, unloading, and transport of large diameter type hay bales. The hay bale transporter may be utilized to handle individual hay bales or may be used to handle multiple hay bales simultaneously, includi

A hay bale transporter apparatus and method are disclosed that provide a complete system for loading, unloading, and transport of large diameter type hay bales. The hay bale transporter may be utilized to handle individual hay bales or may be used to handle multiple hay bales simultaneously, including unloading or pickup thereof. The hay bale transporter includes a transport frame to which is pivotally secured, preferably on a lateral side thereof, a bale fork for lifting bales of hay onto a cradle. The cradle slidingly supports the hay bales and is pivotally mounted to the transport frame for unloading and pickup of single or multiple bales. A cylindrical hay bale or stack of hay bales may be picked up by means of a fork fixably secured to the cradle so that the transport frame is backed up with the cradle in the vertical position for pickup. In one embodiment of the invention, stabilizer arms secured to the cradle are provided to close around one or more hay bales.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for moving at least one large bulky object resting on a surface from a first location to a second location, said apparatus comprising:a transport frame for carrying said at least one large bulky object, said transport frame being movable for transporting said

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for moving at least one large bulky object resting on a surface from a first location to a second location, said apparatus comprising:a transport frame for carrying said at least one large bulky object, said transport frame being movable for transporting said at least one large bulky object from said first location to said second location, said transport frame having front and rear sides and two lateral sides, said transport frame having spaced first and second regions with each of said first and second regions being sized for receiving said at least one large bulky object;a cradle pivotally secured to said transport frame for slidably receiving said at least one large bulky object;a carriage slidably movably mounted with respect to said cradle and being restricted to movement between said front and rear side of said transport frame;a powered assembly secured to said transport frame and said carriage, said carriage being relatively movable in a forward or reverse direction with respect to said cradle responsively to said powered assembly for movement of at least one bulky object along said cradle from said first region of said transport frame to said second region of said transport frame; anda pivot connection for said cradle such that said cradle is tiltable with respect to both said transport frame and said carriage during unloading of said at least one bulky object.