Patent ID: 6382274
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
A tree harvesting head, comprising:an elongate frame having a central longitudinal axis, a first end portion, a second end portion spaced apart from the first end portion along the central longitudinal axis, and a middle portion located longitudinally relative to the central longitudinal axis between the first and second end portions; first support device connected to the first end portion, the first support device having a tree support member disposed thereon and a first grapple arm pivotally connected with the elongate frame on a one side of the central longitudinal axis; a second grapple arm located at the second end portion and pivotally connected with the elongate frame on an other side opposite the one side of the central longitudinal axis and spaced longitudinally from the first grapple arm; and a second support device connected to the middle portion and located longitudinally relative to the central longitudinal axis between the first support device and the second grapple arm, the second support device having a tree support member disposed thereon and a collector mechanism connected therewith.