FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure relates to an attachment assembly for use with a work machine.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

Some work machines include hydraulically rotatable front hitches, and such hitches are a popular accessory in Europe. European operators may justify the added expense of a hydraulically rotatable front hitch, as it aids in adding and removing front “massive weights.” Due to higher energy prices in Europe, strategically adding and removing the massive weight may provide substantial fuel and cost savings. Outside of Europe, there is interest in using massive weights and other front attachments. However, lower energy prices, outside of Europe, may make it harder to justify the initial investment associated with hydraulically rotatable front hitches.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

Disclosed is an attachment assembly for use with a work machine. The attachment assembly includes an attachment adapter and an attachment frame. The attachment adapter is coupled to the work machine and fixed relative thereto. The attachment frame includes a member that defines an attachment point. The attachment point engages, into an engaged mode, with the attachment adapter when a front suspension system of the work machine is raised to a raised position. The attachment point disengages, into a disengaged mode, from the attachment adapter when the front suspension system is lowered to a lowered position. The attachment adapter travels with the work machine when in the engaged mode and also in the disengaged mode. The attachment frame travels with the work machine only when in the engaged mode.

