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An support structure is provided comprising: (a) a mast extending upwards; (b) a center bar extending horizontally from the mast, the center bar configured to extend along the bottom of the light vehicle; (c) a T bar extending from the center bar, along the bottom of the light vehicle to a T bar end

An support structure is provided comprising: (a) a mast extending upwards; (b) a center bar extending horizontally from the mast, the center bar configured to extend along the bottom of the light vehicle; (c) a T bar extending from the center bar, along the bottom of the light vehicle to a T bar end at a lateral side of the light vehicle; and (d) a first truss member extending upwards on an incline from the first T bar end to a truss position on the mast. A counter load bearing mount may be attached to the center bar at the second end of the vehicle. Also taught is a load bearing apparatus comprising a support structure of the invention and at least one load bearing member selected from the group consisting of a dump box, 3-point hitch, hitch, dump bucket, log skidder, pallet forks, backhoe, agricultural plow, folding forks, tiller, scraper, disk harrow, disk harrow, hydraulic hammer, auger, grinder, and grapples.

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1. A support structure for a load bearing apparatus for a light vehicle, comprising:a) a mast extending upwards; b) a center bar extending horizontally from said mast, said center bar configured to extend along the bottom of said light vehicle; c) a T bar extending from said center bar, along the bo

1. A support structure for a load bearing apparatus for a light vehicle, comprising:a) a mast extending upwards; b) a center bar extending horizontally from said mast, said center bar configured to extend along the bottom of said light vehicle; c) a T bar extending from said center bar, along the bottom of said light vehicle to a T bar end at a lateral side of said light vehicle; and d) a first truss member extending upwards on an incline from said first T bar end to a truss position on said mast. 2. A support structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein:said mast comprises a first mast post and a second mast post; said T bar further has a second T bar end at an opposite lateral side opposite said lateral side of said light vehicle; and said first truss member extends upwards on an incline from said first T bar end to said first mast post and a second truss member extends upwards on an incline from a second T bar end to said second mast post. 3. A support structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein said mast further comprises at least one wheel or other weight-bearing support mechanism at the bottom of said mast.4. A support structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein said mast is pivotable in relation to said center bar and wherein at least one end of said first truss member is releasably attachable to more than one location such that said mast may be secured to said T bar at more than one angle in relation to said center bar.5. A support structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein said mast is pivotable in relation to said center bar and wherein said first truss member comprises a first truss part and a second truss part, and said first truss part releasably attachable at more than one position in relation to said second truss part, such that said mast may be secured to said T bar at more than one angle in relation to said center bar.6. A support structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein said mast is configured for positioning at a first end of said vehicle and said center bar extends from said mast to a second end of said vehicle and said center bar is configured to be releasably secured to said second end of said vehicle.7. A support structure as claimed in claim 6, further comprising a counter load bearing mount attached to said center bar at said second end of said vehicle.8. A support structure as claimed in claim 6 wherein said first end of said vehicle is a rear of said vehicle.9. A support structure as claimed in claim 6 wherein said first end of said vehicle is a front of said vehicle.10. A load bearing apparatus comprising a winch and a support structure as claimed in claim 1.11. A load bearing apparatus comprising a support structure as claimed in claim 1 and at least one support member secured in a relation substantially perpendicular to said mast and slidable in parallel relation to said mast, a winch and a winch line, and wherein said at least one support member is secured to said winch line such that said operation of said winch moves said at least one support member in parallel relation to said mast.12. A load bearing apparatus comprising a support structure as claimed in claim 1 and at least one load bearing member selected from the group consisting of a dump box, 3-point hitch, hitch, dump bucket, log skidder, pallet forks, backhoe, agricultural plow, folding forks, tiller, scraper, disk harrow, disk harrow, hydraulic hammer, auger, grinder, and grapples.13. A load bearing apparatus as claimed in claim 12, further comprising at least one support member secured in a relation substantially perpendicular to said mast, and wherein said load bearing member is releasably attachable to said support member.14. A support structure for a load bearing apparatus for a light vehicle, comprising:a) a mast configured for positioning at a first end of said vehicle and extending upwards; b) a center bar extending horizontally from said mast, said center bar configured to extend along the bottom of said light vehicle to a second end of said vehicle and said center bar is configured to be releasably secured to said second end of said vehicle; and c) a load bearing apparatus attached to said center bar at said second end of said vehicle. 15. A support structure as claimed in claim 14 wherein said load bearing apparatus is selected from the group consisting of a dump box, 3-point hitch, hitch, dump bucket, log skidder, pallet forks, backhoe, agricultural plow, folding forks, tiller, scraper, disk harrow, disk harrow, hydraulic hammer, auger, grinder, and grapples.16. A support structure as claimed in claim 14, further comprising a truss member extending from substantially a bottom of said all terrain vehicle upwards to said mast.