WO2023084542A1

WO2023084542A1 - Agricultural vehicle

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Publication number: WO2023084542A1
Application number: PCT/IN2022/050992
Authority: WO
Inventors: Sunil Mittal; Abhilash KUMAR GIRI; Deepak Jain
Original assignee: Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
Priority date: 2021-11-10
Filing date: 2022-11-10
Publication date: 2023-05-19

Abstract

The disclosure herein relate to an agricultural vehicle with control modules in which respective control modules can be operated by the user from one of a first driving position and a second driving position in the vehicle.. The control modules includes a position control system (100), a gear shift mechanism (200), a range shift mechanism (300), a PTO linkage mechanism (400), a parking brake linkage mechanism (500), a brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) and a clutch pedal linkage mechanism (700). The agricultural vehicle eliminates the need for front-end attachments and thus reduces the overall cost of the vehicle.

Description

AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This Application is based on and derives the benefit of Indian Provisional Application 202111051622 filed on 10^th November 2021, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

[001] The embodiments herein relate to an agricultural vehicle with control modules in which respective control module(s) can be operated by the user from one of a first driving position and a second driving position in the vehicle.

BACKGROUND

[002] Generally, off-road vehicles such as tractors and other similar vehicles are primarily used in agricultural field operations. One of the most common uses of tractors is to move an agricultural implement through agricultural fields to condition the soil for cultivation. Some tractors are provided with power take off (PTO) near a front-end of the tractor, due to which rear-end PTO tractors remain incompatible for range of applications which can be performed with front-end attachments only. Moreover, front-end attachments add up to overall cost of tractor. Usually, an operator seat is fixed at a rear-end of the vehicle and the user operated controls such as brake pedal, clutch pedal, power take off (PTO) lever, implement position control lever, parking brake lever, gear shift lever and range shift lever are located in vicinity of the operator for easily operating such controls from the standard driving position of the vehicle. However, providing brake pedal, clutch pedal, PTO lever, implement position control lever, parking brake lever, gear shift lever and range shift lever in the agricultural vehicle having multiple driving positions is difficult and is one of the challenges posed to the original equipment manufacturers (OEM).

[003] Therefore, there exists a need for an agricultural vehicle with control modules in which respective control module(s) can be operated by the operator (user) from one of a first driving position and a second driving position in the vehicle. OBJECTS

[004] The principal object of embodiments herein is to provide an agricultural vehicle with control modules in which respective control module(s) can be operated by the operator (user) from one of a first driving position and a second driving position in the vehicle.

[005] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide a position control system for controlling position (lifting or lowering) of an agricultural implement of the agricultural vehicle having the first driving position and the second driving position.

[006] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide a gear shift mechanism for the agricultural vehicle having the first driving position and the second driving position.

[007] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide a range shift mechanism for the agricultural vehicle having the first driving position and the second driving position.

[008] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide a power take off (PTO) lever linkage mechanism for the agricultural vehicle having the first driving position and the second driving position.

[009] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide a parking brake lever linkage mechanism for the agricultural vehicle having the first driving position and the second driving position.

[0010] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide a clutch pedal linkage mechanism for the agricultural vehicle having the first driving position and the second driving position.

[0011] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide a brake pedal linkage mechanism for the agricultural vehicle having the first driving position and the second driving position.

[0012] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide the agricultural vehicle which eliminates the need for front-end attachments and thus reduces the overall cost of the vehicle.

[0013] These and other objects of embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with following description and accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] The embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, throughout which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in various figures. The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:

[0015] Fig. 1 illustrates a position control system for controlling position of an agricultural implement in a vehicle having a first driving position and a second driving position, where a first position control lever is moved for controlling position of the agricultural implement when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0016] Fig. 2 illustrates the position control system, where a second position control lever is in a neutral position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0017] Fig. 3 illustrates the position control system, where the second position control lever is pulled by the user for lifting the agricultural implement when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0018] Fig. 4 illustrates the position control system, where the second position control lever is pushed by the user for lowering the agricultural implement when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0019] Fig. 5 illustrates a gear shift mechanism for shifting speed gears in the agricultural vehicle having the first driving position and the second driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0020] Fig. 6 illustrates a range shift mechanism for shifting range gears and reverse gear in the agricultural vehicle from the first driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein; [0021] Fig. 7 illustrates the range shift mechanism for shifting range gears and reverse gear in the agricultural vehicle from the second driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0022] Fig. 8 illustrates linkages which connects a first range lever to a second range lever when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0023] Fig. 9 illustrates the range shift mechanism for shifting range gears and reverse gear in the agricultural vehicle having the first driving position and the second driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0024] Fig. 10 illustrates a power take off (PTO) linkage mechanism for operating a PTO shaft in the agricultural vehicle from the first driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0025] Fig. 11 illustrates the power take off (PTO) linkage mechanism for operating the PTO shaft in the agricultural vehicle from the second driving position, where first and second PTO levers are in a neutral position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0026] Fig. 12 illustrates the power take off (PTO) linkage mechanism for operating the PTO shaft in the agricultural vehicle from the second driving position, where first and second PTO levers are in a PTO engaged position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0027] Fig. 13 illustrates linkages which connects a first PTO lever to a second PTO lever when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0028] Fig. 14 illustrates a parking brake linkage mechanism for facilitating parking brake in the agricultural vehicle from the first driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0029] Fig. 15 illustrates the parking brake linkage mechanism for facilitating parking brake in the agricultural vehicle from the second driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein; [0030] Fig. 16 illustrates the parking brake linkage mechanism for facilitating parking brake in the agricultural vehicle from one of the first driving position and the second driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0031] Fig. 17 illustrates a first parking brake lever, and a corresponding first brake pedal in unlocked position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0032] Fig. 18 illustrates linkages of a second parking brake lever, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0033] Fig. 19 illustrates a brake pedal linkage mechanism for operating brake units in the agricultural vehicle from the first driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0034] Fig. 20 illustrates a brake pedal linkage mechanism for operating brake units in the agricultural vehicle from the second driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0035] Fig. 21 illustrates a first left brake pedal, a first right brake pedal and its linkages, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0036] Fig. 22 illustrates a second left brake pedal, a second right brake pedal and its linkages, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0037] Fig. 23 illustrates a clutch pedal linkage mechanism for operating clutch unit in the agricultural vehicle from the first driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0038] Fig. 24 illustrates the clutch pedal linkage mechanism for operating clutch unit in the agricultural vehicle from the second driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0039] Fig. 25 illustrates the clutch pedal linkage mechanism for operating clutch unit in the agricultural vehicle from one of the first driving position and second driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0040] Fig. 26 illustrates a first clutch pedal and its linkages, according to embodiments as disclosed herein; and [0041] Fig. 27 illustrates a second clutch pedal and its linkages, according to embodiments as disclosed herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.

[0043] The embodiments herein achieve agricultural vehicle with control modules in which respective control module(s) can be operated by the operator (user) from one of a first driving position and a second driving position in the vehicle. Referring now to the drawings Figs. 1 through 27, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown embodiments.

[0044] Fig. 1 illustrates a position control system (100) for controlling position of an agricultural implement in a vehicle having a first driving position and a second driving position, where a first position control lever (102) is operated for controlling position of the agricultural implement from the first driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. Fig. 2 illustrates the position control system (100), where a second position control lever (104) is in a neutral position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the position control system (100) includes a first position control lever (102), a first position control coupler (103), a second position control lever (104), a lever mounting bracket (105), a bell crank (106), a cable support bracket (107), a first position control linkage (108), a second position control coupler (109), a second position control linkage (110), a position control down link (111), a hitch control valve (112), a hydraulic actuator (114), a ram arm (116), a rockshaft (118) and a plurality of lift arms (120). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the position control system (100) is explained herein with below reference to controlling position of the agricultural implement attached to an agricultural vehicle having a first driving position and a second driving position. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to use/practice the implement position control system (100) in any other agricultural machines or any other off-road vehicles or any other vehicles without otherwise deterring the intended function of the implement position control system (100) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. The bell crank (106), the first position control linkage (108) and the second position control linkage (110) forms the position control linkages adapted for connecting the second position control lever (104) with the first position control lever (102) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position.

[0045] The first driving position in the vehicle is defined as “an operator drives and operates the vehicle from a first seating position Sf (as shown in fig. 1) in which an operator’s seat ((S), as shown in fig. 1) is positioned near a rear end of the vehicle”. The second driving position in the vehicle is defined as “the operator drives and operates the vehicle from a second seating position Sr (as shown in fig. 2 to fig. 4) in which the operator’s seat (S) is mounted onto a front bumper ((B), as shown in fig. 2 to fig. 4) that is located near a front-end of the vehicle”.

[0046] The operator’s seat (S) is configured to be provided in the vehicle at one of the first seating position (Sf) corresponding to the first driving position, and the second seating position (Sr) corresponding to the second driving position, where the second seating position (Sr) is opposite to the first seating position (Sf).

[0047] The first position control lever (102) is adapted to be movably coupled to a hitch control valve spool (not shown) of the hitch control valve (112), where the hitch control valve (112) is a hydro-mechanical type hitch control valve. The first position control lever (102) is located at rear-end of the vehicle. The first position control lever (102) is adapted to be moved to control position of the agricultural implement when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position, (as shown in fig. 1). The first position control lever (102) is adapted to automatically move to a neutral position thereby retaining the agricultural implement at the adjusted position due to self-centering action of the hitch control valve spool on disengagement of the first position control lever (102).

[0048] The second position control lever (104) is adapted to be movably coupled to the first position control lever (102) through the position control linkages (106, 108, 110). The second position control lever (104) is located at a front-end of the vehicle. For example, the second position control lever (104) is located on a front bumper (B) of the vehicle. The second position control lever (104) is adapted to be moved thereby moving the first position control lever (102) to control the position of the agricultural implement when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position (as shown in fig. 2 to fig. 4). The second position control lever (104) is located in an opposite direction with respect to the first position control lever (102).

[0049] The first position control coupler (103) is adapted to connect one end of the second position control linkage (110) to the bell crank (106). The lever mounting bracket (105) is adapted to rotatably mount the second position control lever (104) onto the front bumper (B) of the vehicle when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The bell crank (106) is rotatably mounted onto a chassis (C) of the vehicle through a pivot pin (not shown) defined on a mounting bracket (not shown) that is affixed to the chassis (C).

[0050] One end of the first position control linkage (108) is coupled to the second position control lever (104) through the position control down link ((111), (as shown in fig. 2)) defined on a mounting sleeve ((104S), (as shown in fig. 2)) of the second position control lever (104) and another end of the first position control linkage (108) is connected to the bell crank (106). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the first position control linkage (108) is considered to be a cable. The cable support bracket (107) adapted to support the first position control linkage (108) by receiving the first position control linkage (108) therethrough at one end of the cable support bracket (107).

[0051] The second position control coupler (109) is adapted to connect another end of the second position control linkage (110) to the first position control lever (102). One end of the second position control linkage (110) is connected to the bell crank (106) through the first position control coupler ((103), (as shown in fig. 2)) and another end of the second position control linkage (110) is connected to the first position control lever (102) through the second position control coupler ((109), (as shown in fig. 2)). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the second position control linkage (110) is considered to be a tie rod. The position control down link (111) is adapted to connect the first position control linkage (108) to the second position control lever (104). The position control down link (111) is positioned below the mounting sleeve (104S) of the second position control lever (102). In one embodiment, the position control down link (111) is a separate part. In another embodiment, the position control down link (111) is an integral part of the second position control lever (104).

[0052] The hitch control valve (112) is in fluid communication with the hydraulic actuator (114) and a tank (not shown). The hydraulic actuator (114) includes a cylinder (114C), a piston (not shown) and a connecting rod ((114R), as shown in fig. 1). One end of the ram arm (116) is connected to the connecting rod (114R) of the hydraulic actuator (114) and another end of the ram arm (116) is connected to the rockshaft (118). One end of each lift arm (120) is mounted onto corresponding end of the rockshaft (118) and another end of each lift arm (120) is adapted to be coupled to corresponding lower linkages (lower arms) of the hitch (three point linkage).

[0053] Fig. 3 illustrates the position control system (100), where the second position control lever (104) is pulled by the user for lifting the agricultural implement when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. The working of the position control system (100) for lifting the agricultural implement when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position is as follows. The operator (user) pulls the second position control lever (104) which in turn pushes the first position control linkage (108), and the first position control linkage (108) in turn rotates the bell crank (106) in a clockwise direction. The bell crank (106) in turn pushes the second position control linkage (110). The second position control linkage (110) in turn pushes the first position control lever (102) which in turn moves the hitch control valve spool from a neutral position to an implement lifting position in which the hitch control valve (112) allows pressurized hydraulic oil flow therefrom to the cylinder (114C) of the hydraulic actuator (114). The hydraulic oil received inside the cylinder (114C) moves the piston (not shown) thereby moving the connecting rod (114C) of the hydraulic actuator (114) to an extended position. The connecting rod (114C) in turn rotates the rockshaft (118) through the ram arm (116) in a clockwise direction. The rockshaft (118) in turn rotates the lift arms (120) in a clockwise direction thereby lifting the agricultural implement through the hitch (not shown).

[0054] Fig. 4 illustrates the position control system (100), where the second position control lever (104) is pushed by the user for lowering the agricultural implement when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. The working of the position control system (100) for lowering the agricultural implement when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position is as follows. The operator (user) pushes the second position control lever (104) which in turn pulls the first position control linkage (108), and the first position control linkage (108) in turn rotates the bell crank (106) in a counter clockwise direction. The bell crank (106) in turn pulls the second position control linkage (110). The second position control linkage (110) in turn pulls the first position control lever (102) which in turn moves the hitch control valve spool from the neutral position to an implement lowering position in which the hitch control valve (112) allows hydraulic oil flow from cylinder (114C) of the hydraulic actuator (114) to the tank (not shown). This moves the piston the connecting rod (114C) of the hydraulic actuator (114) from the extended position to the retracted position. The connecting rod (114C) in turn rotates the rockshaft (118) through the ram arm (116) in the counter clockwise direction. The rockshaft (118) in turn rotates the lift arms (120) in the counter clockwise direction thereby lowering the agricultural implement through the hitch (not shown).

[0055] When the agricultural implement is lifted or lowered by pulling or pushing the second position control lever (104) respectively, the first position control lever (102) automatically moves to the neutral position (as shown in fig. 2) thereby moving the second position control lever (104) to the neutral position to retain the agricultural implement at the adjusted position due to self-centering action of the hitch control valve spool when the operator disengages the second position control lever (104).

[0056] In an alternate embodiment, either one or both the first and second position control levers (102, 104) is replaced by switches/ knobs that are provided at the rear-end and the front-end of the vehicle. The switches/ knobs actuates a solenoid based hitch control valve (hydro-electric hitch control valve) for controlling the position of the agricultural implement when the vehicle is operated from one of the first driving position and the second driving position.

[0057] Fig. 5 illustrates a gear shift mechanism for shifting speed gears in the agricultural vehicle having the first driving position and the second driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the gear shift mechanism (200) includes a first gear shift lever (202), a first down link (203), a second gear shift lever (204), a second down link (205), a rotatable gear shift link (206), a cable support bracket (207), a first gear shift linkage (208) and a second gear shift linkage (210). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the gear shift mechanism (200) is explained herein with below reference to shifting speed gears in an agricultural vehicle having a first driving position and a second driving position. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to use/practice the gear shift mechanism (200) in any other agricultural machines or any other off-road vehicles or any other vehicles without otherwise deterring the intended function of the gear shift mechanism (200) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. The rotatable gear shift link (206), the first gear shift linkage (208) and the second gear shift linkage (210) forms gear shift linkages adapted for connecting the second gear shift lever (204) with the first gear shift lever (202) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The first driving position in the vehicle is defined as “an operator drives and operates the vehicle from a first seating position Sf (as shown in fig. 5) in which an operator’s seat ((S), as shown in fig. 5) is positioned near a rear end of the vehicle”. The second driving position in the vehicle is defined as “the operator drives and operates the vehicle from a second seating position Sr (as shown in fig. 5) in which the operator’s seat (S) is mounted onto a front bumper ((B), as shown in fig. 5) that is located near a front-end of the vehicle”.

[0058] The first gear shift lever (202) is located near a rear-end of the vehicle and is adapted to facilitate shifting of speed gears when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position. The first down link (203) defined on a first mounting sleeve (202S) of the first gear shift lever (202). The first down link (203) is adapted to connect the first gear shift linkage (208) to the first gear shift lever (202). The first down link (203) is positioned below the first mounting sleeve (202S) of the first gear shift lever (202).

[0059] The second gear shift lever (204) is coupled to the first gear shift lever (202). The second gear shift lever (204) is located near a front-end of the vehicle and is adapted to move the first gear shift lever (202) to facilitate shifting of speed gears when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The second gear shift lever (204) is rotatably mounted onto a front bumper (B) of the vehicle when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The second gear shift lever (204) is located opposite to the first gear shift lever (202). The gear shift levers (202, 204) are being retained at its shifted position because of resistance offered by its shifting spring & ball (installed in shifter fork internally). The upshifting pattern of the gear shift levers (202, 204) is N- 1-2-3, where N is neutral position, 1 is first gear, 2 is second gear and 3 is third gear. The upshifting pattern of the gear shift levers (202, 204) is 3-2- 1-N. The second down link (205) is defined on a second mounting sleeve (204S) of the second gear shift lever (204). The second down link (205) is adapted to connect the second gear shift linkage (210) to the second gear shift lever (204). The second down link (205) is positioned below the second mounting sleeve (204S) of the second gear shift lever (204). The second gear shift lever (204) is movably coupled to the first gear shift lever (202) through a plurality of gear shift linkages (206, 208, 210) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The rotatable gear shift link (206) is adapted to be rotatably mounted onto a transmission housing (T) of the vehicle. The rotatable gear shift link (206) defines a first arm (206F) and a second arm (206S) spaced away from the first arm (206F).

[0060] One end of the first gear shift linkage (208) is coupled to the first gear shift lever (202) and another end of the first gear shift linkage (208) is connected to the first arm (206F) of the rotatable gear shift link (206). One end of the second gear shift linkage (210) is coupled to the second gear shift lever (204) and another end of the second gear shift linkage (210) is connected to the second arm (206S) of the rotatable gear shift link (206). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the second gear shift linkage (210) is at considered to be least a push pull cable. The cable support bracket (207) is mounted onto a chassis (C) of the agricultural vehicle. The cable support bracket (207) is adapted to support the first gear shift linkage (208). The first gear shift linkage (208) is a rod.

[0061] Fig. 6 illustrates a range shift mechanism (300) for shifting range gears in the agricultural vehicle from the first driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. Fig. 7 illustrates the range shift mechanism (300) for shifting range gears in the agricultural vehicle from the second driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the range shift mechanism (300) includes a first range shift lever (302), a second range shift lever (304), a first range shift link (306), a first cable support bracket (307), a second range shift link (308), a second cable support bracket (309) and an intermediate range shift linkage (310). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the range shift mechanism (300) is explained herein with below reference to shifting range gears in an agricultural vehicle having a first driving position and a second driving position. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to use/practice the range shift mechanism (300) in any other agricultural machines or any other off-road vehicles or any other vehicles without otherwise deterring the intended function of the range shift mechanism (300) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. The first range shift link (306), the second range shift link (308) and the intermediate range shift linkage (310) forms range shift linkages adapted for connecting the second range shift lever (304) with the first range shift lever (302) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The first driving position in the vehicle is defined as “an operator drives and operates the vehicle from a first seating position Sf (as shown in fig. 6) in which an operator’s seat ((S), as shown in fig. 6) is positioned near a rear end of the vehicle”. The second driving position in the vehicle is defined as “the operator drives and operates the vehicle from a second seating position Sr (as shown in fig. 7) in which the operator’s seat (S) is mounted onto a front bumper ((B), as shown in fig. 7) that is located near a front-end of the vehicle”.

[0062] The first range shift lever (302) is located near a rear-end of the vehicle and is adapted to facilitate shifting of range gears and reverse gear when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position. The second range shift lever (304) is coupled to the first range shift lever (302). The second range shift lever (304) is located near a front-end of the vehicle and is adapted to move the first range shift lever (302) to facilitate shifting of range gears and reverse gear when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The second range shift lever (304) is movably coupled to the first range shift lever (302) through a plurality of range shift linkages (306, 308, 310) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The second range shift lever (304) is rotatably mounted onto a front bumper (B) of the vehicle when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The second range shift lever (304) is located opposite to the first range shift lever (302). The range shift levers (302, 304) are being retained at its shifted position because of resistance offered by its shifting spring & ball (installed in shifter fork internally). The upshifting shifting pattern of the range shift lever (302, 304) is N-L-H, where N is neutral position, L is low range position and H is high range position. The downshifting pattern of the range shift lever (302, 304) is H-L-N. Further, the range shift lever (302, 304) moves from neutral position to reverse gear position to facilitate shifting to reverse gear.

[0063] The first range shift link (306) is defined on a first mounting sleeve (302S) of the first range shift lever (302). The first range shift link (306) is positioned above the first mounting sleeve (302S). The second range shift link (308) defined on a second mounting sleeve (304S) of the second range shift lever (304). The second range shift link (308) is positioned below the second mounting sleeve (304S). One end of the intermediate range shift linkage (310) is coupled to the first range shift lever (302) through the first range shift link (306) and another end of the intermediate range shift linkage (310) is connected to the second range shift lever (304) through the second range shift link (308). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the intermediate range shift linkage (310) is considered to be at least a cable.

[0064] The first cable support bracket (307) is adapted to support the intermediate shift linkage (310). The first cable support bracket (307) is mounted onto a chassis (C) of the agricultural vehicle. The second cable support bracket (309) is mounted onto a transmission housing (T) of the vehicle. The second cable support bracket (309) is adapted to support the intermediate shift linkage (310).

[0065] Fig. 10 illustrates a power take off (PTO) linkage mechanism (400) for operating a PTO shaft in the agricultural vehicle from the first driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the power take off (PTO) linkage mechanism (400) includes a first PTO lever (402), a PTO down link (403), a second PTO lever (404), a rotatable PTO link (406), a first PTO linkage (408), a second PTO linkage (410), a first mounting bracket (412), a PTO lever mounting bracket (414), a first cable support bracket (416), a second cable support bracket (418), a first PTO coupler (420) and a second PTO coupler (422). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the PTO linkage mechanism (400) is explained herein with below reference to operating (actuating/ de-actuating) PTO shaft in an agricultural vehicle having a first driving position and a second driving position. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to use/practice the PTO linkage mechanism (400) in any other agricultural machines or any other off-road vehicles or any other vehicles without otherwise deterring the intended function of the PTO linkage mechanism (400) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. The rotatable PTO link (406), the first PTO linkage (408) and the second PTO linkage (410) forms PTO linkages which are adapted for connecting the second PTO lever (404) with the first PTO lever (402) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The first driving position in the vehicle is defined as “an operator drives and operates the vehicle from a first seating position Sf (as shown in fig. 10) in which an operator’s seat ((S), as shown in fig. 10) is positioned near a rear end of the vehicle”. The second driving position in the vehicle is defined as “the operator drives and operates the vehicle from a second seating position Sr (as shown in fig. 11) in which the operator’s seat (S) is mounted onto a front bumper ((B), as shown in fig. 11) that is located near a front-end of the vehicle”. [0066] The first PTO lever (402) is located near a rear-end of the vehicle and is adapted to operate the PTO shaft when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position. The PTO down link (403) is defined on a mounting sleeve (404S) of the second PTO lever (404). The PTO down link (403) is adapted to connect the second PTO linkage (410) to the second PTO lever (404). The PTO down link (403) is positioned below the mounting sleeve (404S) of the second PTO lever (404).

[0067] The second PTO lever (404) is coupled to the first PTO lever (402), The second PTO lever (404) is located near a front-end of the vehicle and is adapted to move the first PTO lever (402) thereby operating the PTO shaft when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The second PTO lever (404) is movably coupled to the first PTO lever (402) through a plurality of PTO linkages (406, 408, 410) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The second PTO lever (404) is located opposite to the first PTO lever (402). The PTO levers (402, 404) are being retained at its shifted position because of resistance offered by its shifting spring & ball (installed in shifter fork internally. The rotatable PTO link (406) is adapted to be rotatably mounted onto a pivot pin (413) defined on the first mounting bracket (412). The rotatable PTO link (406) defines a first arm (406F) and a second arm (406S) spaced away from the first arm (406F). One end of the first PTO linkage (408) is coupled to the first PTO lever (402) and another end of the first PTO linkage (408) is connected to the first arm (406F) of the rotatable PTO link (406). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the first PTO linkage (408) is considered to be at least a tie rod. One end of the second PTO linkage (410) is coupled to the second PTO lever (404) and another end of the second PTO linkage (410) is connected to the second arm (406S) of the rotatable PTO link (406). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the second PTO linkage (410) is considered to be at least a cable.

[0068] The first mounting bracket (412) is adapted to rotatably mount the rotatable PTO link (406) onto the pivot pin (413). The PTO lever mounting bracket (414) is adapted to rotatably mount the second PTO lever (404) to a front bumper (B) of the vehicle when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The PTO lever mounting bracket (414) is adapted to support the one end of the second PTO lever (404). The first cable support bracket (416) is mounted onto a chassis (C) of the agricultural vehicle. The first cable support bracket (416) is adapted to support the second PTO linkage (410). The second cable support bracket (418) is connected to first mounting bracket (412). The second cable support bracket (418) is adapted to support another end of the second PTO linkage (410). The first PTO coupler (420) adapted to connect the one end of the first PTO linkage (408) to the first PTO lever (402). The second PTO coupler (422) adapted to connect the another end of the first PTO linkage (408) to the first arm (406F) of the rotatable PTO link (406).

[0069] Fig. 14 illustrates a parking brake linkage mechanism (500) for facilitating parking brake in the agricultural vehicle from the first driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. Fig. 15 illustrates the parking brake linkage mechanism (500) for facilitating parking brake in the agricultural vehicle from the second driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the parking brake linkage mechanism (500) includes a first parking brake lever (502), a second parking brake lever (504), a first parking brake ratchet (506), a first parking brake lock member (508), a second parking brake ratchet (510), a second parking brake lock member (512), a parking brake down link (514), a parking brake linkage (516), a parking brake lever mounting bracket (518), a main mounting bracket (520) and a cable support bracket (522). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the parking brake linkage mechanism (500) is explained herein with below reference to actuating/ de-actuating parking brake in an agricultural vehicle having a first driving position and a second driving position. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to use/practice the parking brake linkage mechanism (500) in any other agricultural machines or any other off-road vehicles or any other vehicles without otherwise deterring the intended function of the parking brake linkage mechanism (500) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. The first driving position in the vehicle is defined as “an operator drives and operates the vehicle from a first seating position Sf (as shown in fig. 14) in which an operator’s seat ((S), as shown in fig. 14) is positioned near a rear end of the vehicle”. The second driving position in the vehicle is defined as “the operator drives and operates the vehicle from a second seating position Sr (as shown in fig. 15) in which the operator’s seat (S) is mounted onto a front bumper ((B), as shown in fig. 15) that is located near a front-end of the vehicle”.

[0070] The first parking brake lever (502) located near rear-end or a center of the vehicle. The first parking brake lever (502) is rotatably mounted onto the chassis (C) of the vehicle. The first parking brake lever (502) is adapted to be moved to a parking brake engaged position in which aid first parking brake lock member (508) is engaged with the first parking brake ratchet (506) while moving the first brake pedal (602L) to a brake engaged position when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position. The first parking brake lever (502) is rotatably mounted onto the chassis (C) near the rear end or center of the vehicle and is located on a first side of the vehicle.

[0071] The second parking brake lever (504) is located near a front-end of the vehicle. The second parking brake lever (504) is adapted to be moved to a parking brake engaged position in which the second parking brake lock member (512) is engaged with the second parking brake ratchet (510) while moving a corresponding second brake pedal (604R) to a brake engaged position when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The second parking brake lever (504) is rotatably mounted onto the front bumper (B) through parking brake lever mounting bracket (518) at the front-end of the vehicle and is located on a second side of the vehicle, where the second side is opposite to the first side of the vehicle.

[0072] The first parking brake ratchet (506) is rotatably coupled to the first parking brake lever (502). The first parking brake lock member (508) is defined on a corresponding first brake pedal (602L). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the first parking brake lock member (508) is considered to be a wedge. The second parking brake ratchet (510) rotatably coupled to the second parking brake lever (504). The second parking brake lock member (512) defined on the rotatable brake linkage (616) which is freely mounted onto a brake shaft (606). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the second parking brake lock member (512) is at least a wedge. The rotatable brake linkage (616) is coupled to the second brake pedal (604R). The parking brake down link (514) defined on a mounting sleeve (504S) of said second parking brake lever (504). One end of the parking brake linkage (516) is connected to the parking brake down link (514) and another end of the parking brake linkage (516) is connected to the second parking brake ratchet (510). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the parking brake linkage (516) is considered to be at least a cable.

[0073] The parking brake lever mounting bracket (518) is adapted to rotatably mount the second parking brake lever (504) onto a front bumper (B) of the vehicle when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The parking brake lever mounting bracket (518) is adapted to support the one end of the parking brake linkage (516). The main mounting bracket (520) is adapted to rotatably mount the second parking brake ratchet (510) and the second brake pedal (604R) onto the chassis (C) of the vehicle. The cable support bracket (522) is mounted onto the chassis (C). The cable support bracket (522) is adapted to support the parking brake linkage (516).

[0074] Fig. 19 illustrates a brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) for operating brake units in the agricultural vehicle from the first driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. Fig. 20 illustrates a brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) for operating brake units in the agricultural vehicle from the second driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) includes a first left brake pedal (602L), a first right brake pedal (602R), a first left brake pedal spring (603), a second left brake pedal (604L), a second right brake pedal (604R), a first right brake pedal spring (605), a brake shaft (606), a first brake linkage (608), a second brake linkage (610), a first right brake pedal link (612), a first left brake pedal link (614), a brake pedal mounting bracket (615), a rotatable brake linkage (616), a brake pedal mounting shaft (617), a first brake shaft link (618), a second left brake pedal spring (619), a second brake shaft link (620), a second right brake pedal spring (621), a second right brake pedal link (622), a first brake pedal connecting member (624) and a second brake pedal connecting member (626). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) is explained herein with below reference to operating brake units (Bl, B2) in an agricultural vehicle having a first driving position and a second driving position. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to use/practice the brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) in any other agricultural machines or any other off -road vehicles or any other vehicles without otherwise deterring the intended function of the brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. The first driving position in the vehicle is defined as “an operator drives and operates the vehicle from a first seating position Sf (as shown in fig. 19) in which an operator’s seat ((S), as shown in fig. 19) is positioned near a rear end of the vehicle”. The second driving position in the vehicle is defined as “the operator drives and operates the vehicle from a second seating position Sr (as shown in fig. 20) in which the operator’s seat (S) is mounted onto a front bumper ((B), as shown in fig. 20) that is located near a front-end of the vehicle”.

[0075] The first left brake pedal (602L) and the first right brake pedal (602R) are coupled to a first brake unit (Bl) and a second brake unit (B2) respectively. Each brake pedal (602L, 602R) operates corresponding brake unit (Bl, B2) when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position. The first left brake pedal (602L) is mounted onto a first end (606F) of the brake shaft (606) when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position. The first right brake pedal (602R) is freely mounted onto the first end (606F) of the brake shaft (606) when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position. The first left and right brake pedals (602L, 604R) are located on a first side of the vehicle.

[0076] The first left brake pedal spring (603) is adapted to move the first left brake pedal (602L) to its initial position on depressing the first left brake pedal (602L). One end of the first left brake pedal spring (603) is connected to the first left brake pedal (602L) and another end of the first left brake pedal spring (603) is connected to a first spring support rod which is mounted onto a chassis (C) of the vehicle. The first right brake pedal spring (605) is adapted to move the first right brake pedal (602R) to its initial position on depressing the first right brake pedal (602R). One end of the first right brake pedal spring (605) is connected to the first right brake pedal (602R) and another end of the first right brake pedal spring (605) is connected to the first spring support rod.

[0077] The second left brake pedal (604L) and the second right brake pedal (604R) are coupled to the first brake unit (Bl) and the second brake unit (B2) respectively. Each brake pedal (604L, 604R) operates corresponding brake unit (Bl, B2) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position, first left and right brake pedals (602L, 602R) are dis-assembled from the first end (606F) of the brake shaft (606) when the brake units (Bl, B2) is operated by the second left and right brake pedals (604L, 604R) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The second left and right brake pedals (604L, 604R) are located on a second side of the vehicle, where the second side is opposite to the first side of the vehicle. A mounting plane of the second left and right brake pedals (604L, 604R) is disposed above a mounting plane of the first left and right brake pedals (602L, 602R).

[0078] The brake shaft (606) is adapted to be rotatably supported by a chassis (C) of the vehicle. The brake shaft (606) is located at or near a center of the chassis (C). One end of the first brake linkage (608) is connected to a first brake lever (BX) of the first brake unit (Bl) and another end of the first brake linkage (608) is coupled to one of the first left brake pedal (602L) and the second right brake pedal (604R) when the vehicle is operated from one of the first driving position and the second driving position respectively. For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the first brake linkage (608) is considered to be at least a tie-rod. One end of the second brake linkage (610) is connected to a second brake lever (BY) of the second brake unit (B2) and another end of the second brake linkage (610) is coupled to one of the first right brake pedal (602R) and the second left brake pedal (604L) when the vehicle is operated from one of the first driving position and the second driving position respectively. For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the second brake linkage (610) is considered to be at least a tie-rod.

[0079] The first right brake pedal link (612) is adapted to be mounted onto the first right brake pedal (602R), wherein the first right brake pedal link (612) is adapted to connect the first right brake pedal (602R) to another end of the second brake linkage (610) when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position. The first left brake pedal link (614) is adapted to be mounted onto a second end (606S) of the brake shaft (606). The first left brake pedal link (614) is adapted to connect the first left brake pedal (602L) to another end of the first brake linkage (608) through the brake shaft (606) when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position.

[0080] The brake pedal mounting bracket (615) is adapted to support the second left brake pedal (604L) and the second right brake pedal (604R) onto the chassis (C) of the vehicle when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The brake pedal mounting shaft (617) is mounted onto the brake pedal mounting bracket (615). The brake pedal mounting shaft (617) is adapted to rotatably mount the second left brake pedal (604L) and the second right brake pedal (604R) onto the brake pedal mounting bracket (615) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The second left brake pedal spring (619) adapted to move the second left brake pedal (604L) to its initial position on depressing the second left brake pedal (604L). One end of the second left brake pedal spring (619) is connected to the second left brake pedal (604L) and another end of the second left brake pedal spring (619) is connected to a second spring support rod (623) which is mounted onto the brake pedal mounting bracket (615).

[0081] The rotatable brake linkage (616) is freely mounted near the second end (606S) of the brake shaft (606) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The rotatable brake linkage (616) defines a first brake lever arm (616F) and a second brake lever arm (616S). The first brake lever arm (616F) of the rotatable brake linkage (616) is connected to another end of the first brake linkage (608) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. [0082] The first brake shaft link (618) is mounted onto the second end (606S) of the brake shaft (606) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The second brake shaft link (620) mounted near the first end (606F) of the brake shaft (606). The second brake shaft link (620) is connected to the another end of the second brake linkage (610) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The second right brake pedal spring (621) is adapted to move the second right brake pedal (604R) to its initial position on depressing the second right brake pedal (604R). One end of the second right brake pedal spring (621) is connected to the second right brake pedal (604R) and another end of the second right brake pedal spring (621) is connected to the second spring support rod (623). The second right brake pedal link (622) is defined on the second left brake pedal (604L).

[0083] One end of the first brake pedal connecting member (624) is connected to the second right brake pedal (604R) and another end of the first brake pedal connecting member (624) is connected to the second brake lever arm (616S) of the rotatable brake linkage (616) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the first brake pedal connecting member (624) is considered to be at least a tie-rod.

[0084] One end of the second brake pedal connecting member (624) is connected to the second left brake pedal (604L) through the second right brake pedal link (622) and another end of the second brake pedal connecting member (624) is connected to the second end (606S) of the brake shaft (606) through the first brake shaft link (618) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the second brake pedal connecting member (624) is considered to be at least a tie-rod.

[0085] Fig. 23 illustrates a clutch pedal linkage mechanism (700) for operating clutch unit in the agricultural vehicle from the first driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. Fig. 24 illustrates the clutch pedal linkage mechanism (700) for operating clutch unit in the agricultural vehicle from the second driving position, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the clutch pedal linkage mechanism (700) includes a first clutch pedal (702), a first clutch pedal spring (703), a second clutch pedal (704), a first clutch pedal link (706), a first clutch actuating shaft lever (708), a first clutch pedal connecting member (710), a clutch pedal mounting bracket (711), a second clutch pedal link (712), a second clutch actuating shaft lever (714), a second clutch pedal spring (715), a clutch pedal linkage shaft (716), a first clutch pedal rotatable link (718), a second clutch pedal rotatable link (720), a first connecting member (722) and a second connecting member (724). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the clutch pedal linkage mechanism (700) is explained herein with below reference to operating clutch unit (CL) in an agricultural vehicle having a first driving position and a second driving position. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to use/practice the clutch pedal linkage mechanism (700) in any other agricultural machines or any other off-road vehicles or any other vehicles without otherwise deterring the intended function of the clutch pedal linkage mechanism (700) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. The first driving position in the vehicle is defined as “an operator drives and operates the vehicle from a first seating position Sf (as shown in fig. 23) in which an operator’s seat ((S), as shown in fig. 23) is positioned near a rear end of the vehicle”. The second driving position in the vehicle is defined as “the operator drives and operates the vehicle from a second seating position Sr (as shown in fig. 24) in which the operator’s seat (S) is mounted onto a front bumper ((B), as shown in fig. 24) that is located near a front-end of the vehicle”.

[0086] The first clutch pedal (702) coupled to a clutch actuating member (CB) of the clutch unit (CL) and is adapted to operate the clutch unit (CL) when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position. The first clutch pedal (702) is coupled to the clutch actuating member (CB) of the clutch unit (CL) through a plurality of first clutch pedal linkages (706, 708, 710) when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position. The first clutch pedal spring (703) adapted to move the first clutch pedal (702) to its initial position on depressing the first clutch pedal (702). One end of the first clutch pedal spring (703) is connected to the first clutch pedal (702) and another end of the first clutch pedal spring (703) is connected to a first spring support rod which is mounted onto a chassis (C) of the vehicle. The first clutch pedal (702) is rotatably mounted at or near a center of the chassis (C) and is located on a first side of the vehicle when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position.

[0087] The second clutch pedal (704) coupled to the clutch actuating member (CB) of the clutch unit (CL) and is adapted to operate the clutch unit (CL) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The second clutch pedal (704) coupled to the clutch actuating member (CB) of the clutch unit (CL) through a plurality of second clutch pedal linkages (712, 714, 716, 718, 720, 722 & 724) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The second clutch pedal (704) is rotatably mounted onto the clutch pedal mounting bracket (711) and is located on a second side of the vehicle, where the second side is opposite to the first side of the vehicle. A mounting plane of said second clutch pedal (704) is disposed above a mounting plane of said first clutch pedal (702). The first clutch pedal (702) is dis-assembled from first clutch actuating shaft lever (708) when the clutch unit (CL) is operated by the second clutch pedal (704) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position.

[0088] The first clutch pedal link (706) defined on a mounting sleeve (702S) of the first clutch pedal (702). The first clutch actuating shaft lever (708) mounted onto a first end (CSA) of a clutch actuating shaft (CS), where the clutch actuating shaft (CS) mounts the clutch actuating member (CB) thereon. For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the clutch actuating member (CB) is considered to be a clutch release bearing. One end of the first clutch pedal connecting member (710) is connected to the first clutch pedal link (706) and another end of the first clutch pedal connecting member (710) is connected to the clutch actuating shaft lever (708). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the first clutch pedal connecting member (710) is considered to be at least a tie -rod. The clutch pedal mounting bracket (711) secured to the chassis (C) of the vehicle and is adapted to rotatably mount the second clutch pedal (704) onto the chassis (C) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position.

[0089] The second clutch pedal link (712) is defined on a mounting sleeve (704S) of the second clutch pedal (704). The shaft housing (713) is mounted on the clutch pedal mounting bracket (711). The second clutch actuating shaft lever (714) is mounted onto a second end (CSB) of the clutch actuating shaft (CS). The second clutch pedal spring (715) adapted to move the second clutch pedal (704) to its initial position on depressing the second clutch pedal (704). One end of the second clutch pedal spring (715) is connected to the second clutch pedal (704) and another end of the second clutch pedal spring (715) is connected to a second spring support member (717) which is mounted onto the clutch pedal mounting bracket (711). The clutch pedal linkage shaft (716) rotatably received inside a shaft housing (713). The first clutch pedal rotatable link (718) is mounted onto one end of the clutch pedal linkage shaft (716). The second clutch pedal rotatable link (720) is mounted onto another end of the clutch pedal linkage shaft (716). One end of the first connecting member (722) is connected to the second clutch pedal link (712) and another end of the first connecting member (722) is connected to the first clutch pedal rotatable link (718). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the first connecting member (722) is considered to be at least a tie -rod. One end of the second connecting member (724) is connected to the second clutch pedal rotatable link (720) and another end of the second connecting member (724) is connected to the second clutch actuating shaft lever (714).

[0090] The agricultural vehicle includes the operator seat (S), a plurality of first hand operated controls (102, 202, 302, 402 and 502), a plurality of second hand operated controls (104, 204, 304, 404 and 504), a plurality of first foot operated controls (602L, 602R and 702) and a plurality of second foot operated controls (604L, 604R and 704). The plurality of first hand operated controls (102, 202, 302, 402 and 502) are located in vicinity of the operator seat (S) when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position. The plurality of second hand operated controls (104, 204, 304, 404 and 504) are located in vicinity of the operator seat (S) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The plurality of first foot operated controls (602L, 602R and 702) is located in vicinity of the operator seat (S) when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position. The plurality of second foot operated controls (604L, 604R and 704) are located in vicinity of the operator seat (S) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position. The plurality of first hand operated controls (102, 202, 302, 402 and 502) includes the first position control lever (102), the first gear shift lever (202), the first range shift lever (302), the first PTO lever (402) and first parking brake lever (502). The plurality of second hand operated controls (104, 204, 304, 404 and 504) includes the second position control lever (104), the second gear shift lever (204), the second range shift lever (304), the second PTO lever (404) and a second parking brake lever (504). The plurality of first foot operated controls (602L, 602R and 702) includes the first left brake pedal (602 L), the first right brake pedal (602R) and the first clutch pedal (702). The plurality of second foot operated controls (604L, 604R and 704) includes the second left brake pedal (604L), the second right brake pedal (604R) and the second clutch pedal (704).

[0091] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modifications within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.

Claims

STATEMENT OF CLAIMS We claim:

1. A position control system (100) for an agricultural implement of a vehicle, said system (100) comprising: a first position control lever (102) coupled to a hitch control valve spool of a hitch control valve (112), wherein said lever (102) is located near a rear-end of the vehicle and is adapted to control a position of the agricultural implement when the vehicle is operated from a first driving position; and a second position control lever (104) coupled to said first position control lever (102), wherein said lever (104) is located near a front-end of the vehicle and is adapted to move said first position control lever (102) thereby controlling a position of the implement when the vehicle is operated from a second driving position.

2. The position control system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second position control lever (104) is movably coupled to said first position control lever (102) through a plurality of position control linkages (106, 108, 110) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position.

3. The position control system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said plurality of position control linkages (106, 108, 110) includes, a bell crank (106); a first position control linkage (108), wherein one end of said first position control linkage (108) is coupled to said second position control lever (104) and another end of said first position control linkage (108) is connected to said bell crank (106), wherein said first position control linkage (108) is at least a cable; and a second position control linkage (110), wherein one end of said second position control linkage (110) is coupled to said bell crank (106) and another end of said second position control linkage (110) is coupled to said first position control lever (102), wherein said second position control linkage (110) is at least a tie rod.

4. The position control system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein position control system (100) includes, a lever mounting bracket (105) adapted to rotatably mount said second position control lever (104) onto a front bumper (B) of the vehicle when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position; a cable support bracket (107) adapted to support said first position control linkage (108); a first position control coupler (103) adapted to connect the one end of said second position control linkage (110) to said bell crank (106); a second position control coupler (109) adapted to connect the another end of said second position control linkage (110) to said first position control lever (102); and a position control down link (111) defined on a mounting sleeve (104S) of said second position control lever (104), wherein said position control down link (111) is adapted to connect said first position control linkage (108) to said second position control lever (104), wherein said position control down link (111) is positioned below the mounting sleeve (104S) of said second position control lever (104).

5. The position control system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first position control lever (102) is adapted to automatically move to a neutral position thereby retaining the agricultural implement at the adjusted position due to self-centering action of the hitch control valve spool on disengagement of said first position control lever (102); said second position control lever (104) is located in an opposite direction with respect to said first position control lever (102); and said bell crank (106) is rotatably mounted onto a chassis (C) of the vehicle through a pivot pin defined on a mounting bracket that is affixed to the chassis (C).

6. The position control system (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein said first position control lever (102) is adapted to automatically move to the neutral position thereby moving said second position control lever (104) to a neutral position through said position control linkages (106, 108, 110) to retain the agricultural implement at the adjusted position due to self- centering action of the hitch control valve spool on disengagement of said second position control lever (104).

7. A gear shift mechanism (200) for an agricultural vehicle, wherein said gear shift mechanism (200) comprising: a first gear shift lever (202) located near a rear-end of the vehicle and is adapted to facilitate shifting of speed gears when the vehicle is operated from a first driving position; and a second gear shift lever (204) coupled to said first gear shift lever (202), wherein said second gear shift lever (204) is located near a front-end of the vehicle and is adapted to move said first gear shift lever (202) to facilitate shifting of speed gears when the vehicle is operated from a second driving position.

8. The gear shift mechanism (200) as claimed in claim 7, wherein said second gear shift lever (204) is movably coupled to said first gear shift lever (202) through a plurality of gear shift linkages (206, 208, 210) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position.

9. The gear shift mechanism (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein said plurality of gear shift linkages (206, 208, 210) includes, a rotatable gear shift link (206) adapted to be rotatably mounted onto a transmission housing (T) of the vehicle, wherein said rotatable gear shift link (206) defines a first arm (206F) and a second arm (206S) spaced away from said first arm (206F); a first gear shift linkage (208), wherein one end of said first gear shift linkage (208) is coupled to said first gear shift lever (202) and another end of said first gear shift linkage (208) is connected to said first arm (206F) of said rotatable gear shift link (206); and a second gear shift linkage (210), wherein one end of said second gear shift linkage (210) is coupled to said second gear shift lever (204) and another end of said second gear shift linkage (210) is connected to said second arm (206S) of said rotatable gear shift link (206), wherein said second gear shift linkage (210) is at least a cable.

10. The gear shift mechanism (200) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said gear shift mechanism (200) includes, a cable support bracket (207) adapted to support said first gear shift linkage (208), wherein said cable support bracket (207) is mounted onto a chassis (C) of the agricultural vehicle; a first down link (203) defined on a first mounting sleeve (202S) of said first gear shift lever (202), wherein said first down link (203) is adapted to connect said first gear shift linkage (208) to said first gear shift lever (202); and a second down link (205) defined on a second mounting sleeve (204S) of said second gear shift lever (204), wherein said second down link (205) is adapted to connect said second gear shift linkage (210) to said second gear shift lever (204).

11. The gear shift mechanism (200) as claimed in claim 10, wherein said second gear shift lever (204) is rotatably mounted onto a front bumper (B) of the vehicle when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position; said first down link (203) is positioned below the first mounting sleeve (202S) of said first gear shift lever (202); said second down link (205) is positioned below the second mounting sleeve (204S) of said second gear shift lever (204); and said second gear shift lever (204) is located opposite to said first gear shift lever (202).

12. A range shift mechanism (300) for an agricultural vehicle, said range shift mechanism (300) comprising: a first range shift lever (302) located near a rear-end of the vehicle and is adapted to facilitate shifting of range gears when the vehicle is operated from a first driving position; and a second range shift lever (304) coupled to said first range shift lever (302), wherein said second range shift lever (304) is located near a front-end of the vehicle and is adapted to move said first range shift lever (302) to facilitate shifting of range gears when the vehicle is operated from a second driving position.

13. The range shift mechanism (300) as claimed in claim 12, wherein said second range shift lever (304) is movably coupled to said first range shift lever (302) through a plurality of range shift linkages (306, 308, 310) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position; said first range shift lever (302) is adapted to facilitate shifting of reverse gear when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position; and said second range shift lever (302) is adapted to move said first range shift lever (302) to facilitate shifting of reverse gear when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position.

14. The range shift mechanism (300) as claimed in claim 13, said plurality of range shift linkages (306, 308, 310) includes, a first range shift link (306) defined on a first mounting sleeve (302S) of said first range shift lever (302); a second range shift link (308) defined on a second mounting sleeve (304S) of said second range shift lever (304); and an intermediate range shift linkage (310), wherein one end of said intermediate range shift linkage (310) is coupled to said first range shift lever (302) through said first range shift link (306) and another end of said intermediate range shift linkage (310) is connected to said second range shift lever (304) through said second range shift link (308), wherein said intermediate range shift linkage (310) is at least a cable.

15. The range shift mechanism (300) as claimed in claim 14, wherein said range shift mechanism (300) includes, a first cable support bracket (307) adapted to support said intermediate shift linkage (310), wherein said first cable support bracket (307) is mounted onto a chassis (C) of the agricultural vehicle; and a second cable support bracket (309) adapted to support said intermediate shift linkage (310), wherein said second cable support bracket (309) is mounted onto a transmission housing (T) of the vehicle, wherein said first range shift link (306) is positioned above the first mounting sleeve (302S); said second range shift lever (304) is rotatably mounted onto a front bumper (B) of the vehicle when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position; said second range shift link (308) is positioned below the second mounting sleeve (304S); and said second range shift lever (304) is located opposite to said first range shift lever (302).

16. A power take-off (PTO) linkage mechanism (400) for an agricultural vehicle, said PTO linkage mechanism (400) comprising: a first PTO lever (402) located near a rear-end of the vehicle and is adapted to operate a PTO shaft when the vehicle is operated from a first driving position; and a second PTO lever (404) coupled to said first PTO lever (402), wherein said second PTO lever (404) is located near a front-end of the vehicle and is adapted to move said first PTO lever (402) thereby operating the PTO shaft when the vehicle is operated from a second driving position.

17. The PTO linkage mechanism (400) as claimed in claim 16, wherein said second PTO lever (404) is movably coupled to said first PTO lever (402) through a plurality of PTO linkages (406, 408, 410) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position.

18. The PTO linkage mechanism (400) as claimed in claim 16, wherein said plurality of PTO linkages (406, 408, 410) includes, a rotatable PTO link (406) adapted to be rotatably mounted onto a pivot pin (413) that is defined on a first mounting bracket (412), wherein said rotatable PTO link (406) defines a first arm (406F) and a second arm (406S) spaced away from said first arm (406F); a first PTO linkage (408), wherein one end of said first PTO linkage (408) is coupled to said first PTO lever (402) and another end of said first PTO linkage (408) is connected to said first arm (406F) of said rotatable PTO link (406), wherein said first PTO linkage (408) is at least a tie rod; and a second PTO linkage (410), wherein one end of said second PTO linkage (410) is coupled to said second PTO lever (404) and another end of said second PTO linkage (410) is connected to said second arm (406S) of said rotatable PTO link (406), wherein said second PTO linkage (410) is at least a cable.

19. The PTO linkage mechanism (400) as claimed in claim 18, said PTO linkage mechanism (400) includes, a PTO lever mounting bracket (414) adapted to rotatably mount said second PTO lever (404) to a front bumper (B) of the vehicle when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position, wherein said PTO lever mounting bracket (414) is adapted to support the one end of said second PTO lever (404); a first cable support bracket (416) adapted to support said second PTO linkage (410), wherein said first cable support bracket (416) is mounted onto a chassis (C) of the agricultural vehicle; and a second cable support bracket (418) adapted to support the another end of said second PTO linkage (410), wherein said second cable support bracket (418) is connected to said first mounting bracket (412).

20. The PTO linkage mechanism (400) as claimed in claim 19, wherein said PTO linkage mechanism (400) includes, a first PTO coupler (420) adapted to connect the one end of said first PTO linkage (408) to said first PTO lever (402); a second PTO coupler (422) adapted to connect the another end of said first PTO linkage (408) to said first arm (406F) of said rotatable PTO link (406); and a PTO down link (403) defined on a mounting sleeve (404S) of said second PTO lever (404), wherein said PTO down link (403) is adapted to connect said second PTO linkage (410) to said second PTO lever (404), wherein said PTO down link (403) is positioned below the mounting sleeve (404S) of said second PTO lever (404), wherein said second PTO lever (404) is located opposite to said first PTO lever (402).

21. A parking brake linkage mechanism (500) for an agricultural vehicle, said mechanism (500) comprising: a first parking brake lever (502) located near a rear-end or a center of the vehicle; a second parking brake lever (504) located near a front-end of the vehicle; a first parking brake ratchet (506) rotatably coupled to said first parking brake lever (502); a first parking brake lock member (508) defined on a corresponding first brake pedal (602L); a second parking brake ratchet (510) rotatably coupled to said second parking brake lever (504); and a second parking brake lock member (512) defined on a rotatable brake linkage (616) which is freely mounted onto a brake shaft (606).

22. The parking brake linkage mechanism (500) as claimed in claim 21, wherein said first parking brake lever (502) is adapted to be moved to a parking brake engaged position in which said first parking brake lock member (508) is engaged with said first parking brake ratchet (506) while moving the first brake pedal (602L) to a brake engaged position when the vehicle is operated from a first driving position; and said first parking brake lock member (508) is at least a wedge.

23. The parking brake linkage mechanism (500) as claimed in claim 21, wherein said second parking brake lever (504) is adapted to be moved to a parking brake engaged position in which said second parking brake lock member (512) is engaged with said second parking brake ratchet (510) while moving a corresponding second brake pedal (604R) to a brake engaged position when the vehicle is operated from a second driving position; said second parking brake lock member (512) is at least a wedge; and the rotatable brake linkage (616) is coupled to the second brake pedal (604 R).

24. The parking brake linkage mechanism (500) as claimed in claim 21, wherein said parking brake linkage mechanism (500) includes, a parking brake down link (514) defined on a mounting sleeve (504S) of said second parking brake lever (504); and a parking brake linkage (516), wherein one end of said parking brake linkage (516) is connected to said parking brake down link (514) and another end of said parking brake linkage (516) is connected to said second parking brake ratchet (510), wherein said parking brake linkage (516) is at least a cable.

25. The parking brake linkage mechanism (500) as claimed in claim 24, wherein said parking brake linkage mechanism (500) includes, a parking brake lever mounting bracket (518) adapted to rotatably mount said second parking brake lever (504) onto a front bumper (B) of the vehicle when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position, wherein said first mounting bracket (518) is adapted to support the one end of said parking brake linkage (516); a main mounting bracket (520) adapted to rotatably mount said second parking brake ratchet (510) and the second brake pedal (604R) onto a chassis (C) of the vehicle; a cable support bracket (522) adapted to support said parking brake linkage (516), wherein said cable support bracket (522) is mounted onto the chassis (C); said first parking brake lever (502) is rotatably mounted onto the chassis (C) near the rear end or center of the vehicle and is located on a first side of the vehicle; and said second parking brake lever (504) is rotatably mounted onto the front bumper (B) through PTO lever mounting bracket (518) at the front-end of the vehicle and is located on a second side of the vehicle, where the second side is opposite to the first side of the vehicle.

26. A brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) for an agricultural vehicle, said mechanism (600) comprising: a first left brake pedal (602L) and a first right brake pedal (602R) coupled to a first brake unit (Bl) and a second brake unit (B2) respectively, wherein each of said brake pedal (602L, 602R) operates corresponding brake unit (Bl, B2) when the vehicle is operated from a first driving position; and a second left brake pedal (604L) and a second right brake pedal (604R) coupled to the first brake unit (Bl) and the second brake unit (B2) respectively, wherein each of said brake pedal (604L, 604R) operates corresponding brake unit (B l, B2) when the vehicle is operated from a second driving position.

27. The brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) as claimed in claim 26, wherein said brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) includes, a brake shaft (606) adapted to be rotatably supported by a chassis (C) of the vehicle, wherein said first left brake pedal (602L) is mounted onto a first end (606F) of said brake shaft (606) when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position; said first right brake pedal (602R) is freely mounted onto the first end (606F) of said brake shaft (606) when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position; and said first left and right brake pedals (602L, 602R) are dis-assembled from the first end (606F) of said brake shaft (606) when the brake units (B l, B2) is operated by said second left and right brake pedals (604L, 604R) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position.

28. The brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) as claimed in claim 27, wherein said brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) includes, a first brake linkage (608), wherein one end of said first brake linkage (608) is connected to a first brake lever (BX) of the first brake unit (B l) and another end of said first brake linkage (608) is coupled to one of said first left brake pedal (602L) and said second right brake pedal (604R) when the vehicle is operated from one of the first driving position and the second driving position respectively, wherein said first brake linkage (608) is at least a tie-rod; and a second brake linkage (610), wherein one end of said second brake linkage (610) is connected to a second brake lever (BY) of the second brake unit (B2) and another end of said second brake linkage (610) is coupled to one of said first right brake pedal (602R) and said second left brake pedal (604L) when the vehicle is operated from one of the first driving position and the second driving position respectively, wherein said second brake linkage (610) is at least a tie-rod.

29. The brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) as claimed in claim 28, wherein said brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) includes, a first right brake pedal link (612) adapted to be mounted onto said first right brake pedal (602R), wherein said first right brake pedal link (612) is adapted to connect said first right brake pedal (602R) to the another end of said second brake linkage (610) when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position; and a first left brake pedal link (614) adapted to be mounted onto a second end (606S) of said brake shaft (606), wherein said first left brake pedal link (614) is adapted to connect said first left brake pedal (602L) to the another end of said first brake linkage (608) through said brake shaft (606) when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position.

30. The brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) as claimed in claim 28, wherein said brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) includes, a rotatable brake linkage (616) freely mounted near the second end (606S) of said brake shaft (606) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position, wherein said rotatable brake linkage (616) defines a first brake lever arm (616F) and a second brake lever arm (616S), wherein said first brake lever arm (616F) of said rotatable brake linkage (616) is connected to the another end of said first brake linkage (608) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position; a first brake shaft link (618) mounted onto the second end (606S) of said brake shaft (606) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position; a second brake shaft link (620) mounted near the first end (606F) of said brake shaft (606), wherein said second brake shaft link (620) is connected to the another end of said second brake linkage (610) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position; a second right brake pedal link (622) defined on said second left brake pedal (604L); a first brake pedal connecting member (624), wherein one end of said first brake pedal connecting member (624) is connected to said second right brake pedal (604R) and another end of said first brake pedal connecting member (624) is connected to said second brake lever arm (616S) of said rotatable brake linkage (616) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position, wherein said first brake pedal connecting member (624) is at least a tie-rod; and a second brake pedal connecting member (626), wherein one end of said second brake pedal connecting member (624) is connected to said second left brake pedal (604L) through said second right brake pedal link (622) and another end of said second brake pedal connecting member (624) is connected to the second end (606S) of said brake shaft (606) through said first brake shaft link (618) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position, wherein said second brake pedal connecting member (624) is at least a tie-rod.

31. The brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) as claimed in claim 28, wherein said brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) includes, a first left brake pedal spring (603) adapted to move said first left brake pedal (602L) to its initial position on depressing said first left brake pedal (602L), wherein one end of said first left brake pedal spring (603) is connected to said first left brake pedal (602L) and another end of said first left brake pedal spring (603) is connected to a first spring support rod which is mounted onto a chassis (C) of the vehicle; and a first right brake pedal spring (605) adapted to move said first right brake pedal (602R) to its initial position on depressing said first right brake pedal (602R), wherein one end of said first right brake pedal spring (605) is connected to said first right brake pedal (602R) and another end of said first right brake pedal spring (605) is connected to the first spring support rod.

32. The brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) as claimed in claim 28, wherein said brake pedal linkage mechanism (600) includes, a brake pedal mounting bracket (615) adapted to support said second left brake pedal (604L) and said second right brake pedal (604R) onto the chassis (C) of the vehicle when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position; a brake pedal mounting shaft (617) mounted onto said brake pedal mounting bracket (615), wherein said brake pedal mounting shaft (617) is adapted to rotatably mount said second left brake pedal (604L) and said second right brake pedal (604R) onto said brake pedal mounting bracket (615) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position; a second left brake pedal spring (619) adapted to move said second left brake pedal (604L) to its initial position on depressing said second left brake pedal (604L), wherein one end of said second left brake pedal spring (619) is connected to said second left brake pedal (604L) and another end of said second left brake pedal spring (619) is connected to a second spring support rod (623) which is mounted onto said brake pedal mounting bracket (615); a second right brake pedal spring (621) adapted to move said second right brake pedal (604R) to its initial position on depressing said second right brake pedal (604R), wherein one end of said second right brake pedal spring (621) is connected to said second right brake pedal (604R) and another end of said second right brake pedal spring (621) is connected to the second spring support rod (623); said brake shaft (606) is located at or near a center of the chassis (C); said first left and right brake pedals (602L, 604R) are located on a first side of the vehicle; said second left and right brake pedals (604L, 604R) are located on a second side of the vehicle, where the second side is opposite to the first side of the vehicle; and a mounting plane of said second left and right brake pedals (604L, 604R) is disposed above a mounting plane of said first left and right brake pedals (602L, 602 R).

33. A clutch pedal linkage mechanism (700) for an agricultural vehicle, said clutch pedal linkage mechanism (700) comprising: a first clutch pedal (702) coupled to a clutch actuating member (CB) of a clutch unit (CL) and is adapted to operate the clutch unit (CL) when the vehicle is operated from a first driving position; and a second clutch pedal (704) coupled to the clutch actuating member (CB) of the clutch unit (CL) and is adapted to operate the clutch unit (CL) when the vehicle is operated from a second driving position.

34. The clutch pedal linkage mechanism (700) as claimed in claim 33, wherein said first clutch pedal (702) is coupled to the clutch actuating member (CB) of the clutch unit (CL) through a plurality of first clutch pedal linkages (706, 708, 710) when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position; and said second clutch pedal (704) coupled to the clutch actuating member (CB) of the clutch unit (CL) through a plurality of second clutch pedal linkages (712, 714, 716, 718, 720, 722 & 724) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position.

35. The clutch pedal linkage mechanism (700) as claimed in claim 34, wherein said plurality of first clutch pedal linkages (706, 708, 710) includes, a first clutch pedal link (706) defined on a mounting sleeve (702S) of said first clutch pedal (702); a first clutch actuating shaft lever (708) mounted onto a first end (CSA) of a clutch actuating shaft (CS), where the clutch actuating shaft (CS) mounts the clutch actuating member (CB) thereon; and a first clutch pedal connecting member (710), wherein one end of said first clutch pedal connecting member (710) is connected to said first clutch pedal link (706) and another end of said first clutch pedal connecting member (710) is connected to said clutch actuating shaft lever (708), wherein said first clutch pedal connecting member (710) is at least a tie -rod, wherein the clutch actuating member (CB) is a clutch release bearing.

36. The clutch pedal linkage mechanism (700) as claimed in claim 35, wherein said second clutch pedal linkages (712, 714, 716, 718, 720, 722 & 724) includes, a second clutch pedal link (712) defined on a mounting sleeve (704S) of said second clutch pedal (704); a second clutch actuating shaft lever (714) mounted onto a second end (CSB) of the clutch actuating shaft (CS); a clutch pedal linkage shaft (716) rotatably received inside a shaft housing (713); a first clutch pedal rotatable link (718) mounted onto one end of said clutch pedal linkage shaft (716); a second clutch pedal rotatable link (720) mounted onto another end of said clutch pedal linkage shaft (716); a first connecting member (722), wherein one end of said first connecting member (722) is connected to said second clutch pedal link (712) and another end of said first connecting member (722) is connected to said first clutch pedal rotatable link (718), wherein said first connecting member (722) is at least a tie-rod; and a second connecting member (724), wherein one end of said second connecting member (724) is connected to said second clutch pedal rotatable link (720) and another end of said second connecting member (724) is connected to said second clutch actuating shaft lever (714).

37. The clutch pedal linkage mechanism (700) as claimed in claim 36, wherein said clutch pedal linkage mechanism (700) includes, a first clutch pedal spring (703) adapted to move said first clutch pedal (702) to its initial position on depressing said first clutch pedal (702), wherein one end of said first clutch pedal spring (703) is connected to said first clutch pedal (702) and another end of said first clutch pedal spring (703) is connected to a first spring support rod which is mounted onto a chassis (C) of the vehicle; a clutch pedal mounting bracket (711) secured to a chassis (C) of the vehicle and is adapted to rotatably mount said second clutch pedal (704) onto the chassis (C) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position; and a second clutch pedal spring (715) adapted to move said second clutch pedal (704) to its initial position on depressing said second clutch pedal (704), wherein one end of said second clutch pedal spring (715) is connected to said second clutch pedal (704) and another end of said second clutch pedal spring (715) is connected to a second spring support member (717) which is mounted onto said clutch pedal mounting bracket (711), wherein said shaft housing (713) is mounted on said clutch pedal mounting bracket (711); said first clutch pedal (702) is rotatably mounted at or near a center of the chassis (C) and is located on a first side of the vehicle when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position; said second clutch pedal (704) is rotatably mounted onto said clutch pedal mounting bracket (711) and is located on a second side of the vehicle, where the second side is opposite to the first side of the vehicle; a mounting plane of said second clutch pedal (704) is disposed above a mounting plane of said first clutch pedal (702); and said first clutch pedal (702) is dis-assembled from first clutch actuating shaft lever (708) when the clutch units (CL) is operated by said second clutch pedal (704) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position.

38. An agricultural vehicle comprising: an operator seat (S) provided near one of a front end and a rear end of the vehicle when the vehicle is operated from one of a first driving position and a second driving position respectively; a plurality of first hand operated controls (102, 202, 302, 402 and 502) located in vicinity of said operator seat (S) when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position; a plurality of second hand operated controls (104, 204, 304, 404 and 504) located in vicinity of said operator seat (S) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position; a plurality of first foot operated controls (602L, 602R and 702) located in vicinity of said operator seat (S) when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position; and a plurality of second foot operated controls (604L, 604R and 704) located in vicinity of said operator seat (S) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position.

39. The agricultural vehicle as claimed in claim 38, wherein the plurality of said first hand operated controls (102, 202, 302, 402 and 502) includes, a first position control lever (102) coupled to a hitch control valve spool of a hitch control valve (112), wherein said first position control lever (102) is adapted to control a position of the agricultural implement when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position; a first gear shift lever (202), wherein said first gear shift lever (202) is adapted to facilitate shifting of speed gears when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position; a first range shift lever (302), wherein said first range shift lever (302) is adapted to facilitate shifting of range gears and reverse gear when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position; a first PTO lever (402), wherein said first PTO lever (402) is adapted to operate a PTO shaft when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position; and a first parking brake lever (502), wherein said first parking brake lever (502) is adapted to be moved to a parking brake engaged position in which a first parking brake lock member (508) is engaged with a first parking brake ratchet (506) while moving a first brake pedal (602L) to a brake engaged position when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position.

40. The agricultural vehicle as claimed in claim 39, wherein the plurality of said second hand operated controls (104, 204, 304, 404 and 504) includes, a second position control lever (104), wherein said second position control lever (104) is coupled to said first position control lever (102) through a plurality of position control linkages (106, 108, 110), wherein said second position control lever (104) is adapted to move said first position control lever (102) thereby controlling the position of the agricultural implement when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position; a second gear shift lever (204), wherein said second gear shift lever (204) is movably coupled to said first gear shift lever (202) through a plurality of gear shift linkages (206, 208, 210), wherein said second gear shift lever (204) is adapted to move said first gear shift lever (202) to facilitate shifting of speed gears when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position; a second range shift lever (304), wherein said second range shift lever (304) is movably coupled to said first range shift lever (302) through a plurality of range shift linkages (306, 308, 310), wherein said second range shift lever (304) is adapted to move said first range shift lever (302) to facilitate shifting of range gears when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position; a second PTO lever (404), wherein said second PTO lever (404) is movably coupled to said first PTO lever (402) through a plurality of PTO linkages (406, 408, 410), wherein said second PTO lever (404) is adapted to move said first PTO lever (402) thereby operating the PTO shaft when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position; and a second parking brake lever (504), wherein said second parking brake lever (504) is adapted to be moved to the parking brake engaged position in which a second parking brake lock member (512) is engaged with a second parking brake ratchet (510) while moving a corresponding second brake pedal (604R) to a brake engaged position when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position.

41. The agricultural vehicle as claimed in claim 39, wherein the plurality of said first foot operated controls (602L, 602R and 702) includes, a first left brake pedal (602L) and a first right brake pedal (602R) movably coupled to a first brake unit (Bl) and a second brake unit (B2) respectively, wherein each of said brake pedal (602L, 602R) operates corresponding brake unit (B l, B2) when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position; and a first clutch pedal (702) movably coupled to a clutch actuating member (CB) of a clutch unit (CL) through a plurality of first clutch pedal linkages (706, 708, 710) and is adapted to operate the clutch unit (CL) when the vehicle is operated from the first driving position.

42. The agricultural vehicle as claimed in claim 41, wherein the plurality of said second foot operated controls (604L, 604R and 704) includes, a second left brake pedal (604L) and a second right brake pedal (604R) coupled to the first brake unit (Bl) and the second brake unit (B2) respectively, wherein each of said brake pedal (604L, 604R) operates corresponding brake unit (B l, B2) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position; and a second clutch pedal (704) movably coupled to the clutch actuating member (CB) of the clutch unit (CL) through a plurality of second clutch pedal linkages (712, 714, 716, 718, 720, 722 & 724) and is adapted to operate the clutch unit (CL) when the vehicle is operated from the second driving position.