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Tree and tree stump cutting apparatus

US7431059B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21References
16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 17, 2006
Grant dateOct 7, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 17, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01G23/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

One preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a cutting system with an hydraulically powered cutting member such as a cutting wheel or blade. The cutting member is arrangeable in a first configuration for substantially vertical cutting, and the cutting member is arrangeable in a second configuration for substantially horizontal cutting. One option includes a rotating joint allowing the cutting member to be arranged between the first configuration and the second configuration. In certain preferred embodiments, the cutting system is on a frame mountable in combination with a support vehicle, such as a skid steer loader.

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