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Abstract

A bale loading-stacking apparatus is provided for mounting on the bed or frame of a truck, trailer or the like to collect and load bales, such as bales of hay, and to deposit the collected bales at an accumulation location. The apparatus includes an accumulator platform pivotally mounted to the bed or frame of the truck, trailer, or the like to permit the platform to be pivoted between a horizontal position for loading the bales to a vertical position for depositing a stack of bales. A bale loading apparatus is mounted at the rear of the platform which includes a loading ramp pivotally mounted so as to be pivotable between a generally horizontal position at ground level extending rearwardly of the platform and a generally vertical position extending above the rear end of the platform. Power means are provided for pivoting the platform and for pivoting the loading ramp. Preferably, at least two retriever arms are pivotally mounted on opposite sides of the platform, with the arms being pivotable inwardly to grip bales on the platform and outwardly to a non-gripping position.

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