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A front end loader assembly that is attachable to a truck not otherwise intended to use a front end loader. The front end loader assembly includes a stationary mount that attaches to the chassis of the vehicle. A frame structure is provided having a pair of generally vertical frame elements and at l

A front end loader assembly that is attachable to a truck not otherwise intended to use a front end loader. The front end loader assembly includes a stationary mount that attaches to the chassis of the vehicle. A frame structure is provided having a pair of generally vertical frame elements and at least one generally horizontal frame element. The frame structure is pivotably coupled to the stationary mount at a first point of attachment. A single first hydraulic cylinder extending between the stationary mount and the frame structure, wherein the first hydraulic cylinder is capable of moving the frame structure relative the stationary mount about the first point of attachment. An arm structure is coupled to the frame structure by a hinged connection. A single second hydraulic cylinder extends between the frame structure and the arm structure, wherein the second hydraulic cylinder is capable of moving the arm structure relative the frame assembly. A bucket is coupled to the arm structure. A third cylinder is coupled between the bucket and the arm structure for selectively moving the bucket relative to the arm structure.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A front end loader assembly selectively attachable to a road vehicle of the type having a chassis frame and a front bumper, said assembly comprising:a stationary mount having a base that is attachable to the vehicle chassis and a support frame that extends upwardly from s

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A front end loader assembly selectively attachable to a road vehicle of the type having a chassis frame and a front bumper, said assembly comprising:a stationary mount having a base that is attachable to the vehicle chassis and a support frame that extends upwardly from said base in front of the vehicle's bumper;a frame structure having a pair of generally vertical frame elements and at least one generally horizontal frame element, wherein said at least one generally horizontal frame element is pivotably coupled to said stationary mount at a first point of attachment;a single first hydraulic cylinder extending between said stationary mount and said frame structure, wherein said first hydraulic cylinder is capable of moving said frame assembly relative said stationary mount about said first point of attachment;an arm structure coupled to said frame structure by a hinged connection, said hinged connection existing between said vertical frame elements of said frame structure;a single second hydraulic cylinder extending between said frame structure and said arm structure, wherein said second hydraulic cylinder is capable of moving said arm structure relative said frame assembly about said hinged connection;a bucket coupled to said arm structure; anda third cylinder coupled between said bucket and said arm structure for selectively moving said bucket relative to said arm structure.