Patent ID: 6604562
Filing Date: 2003-08-12
Classification: A01G,B66F

Abstract:
A tree-pusher for felling a tree, the tree-pusher comprising:(a) a base; (b) a frame, mounted on the base, the frame comprising first, second, third, and fourth rectangular tubes having first and second ends, the first tube being pivotally connected to the base, the second tube being disposed in the first tube, the third tube being constructed and arranged to slide over the second tube, and the fourth tube being constructed and arranged to be inserted in and pinned to the third tube; (c) a detachable head constructed and arranged to be disposed in the fourth tube, to attach itself to a trunk of the tree, and to detach itself from the frame of the tree pusher and remain attached to the trunk of the tree when the tree falls; and (d) a screw-type trailer jack which is attached to the frame, which is extendable, and which is capable of bearing the weight of a large tree, for urging the frame and head of the tree pusher against the trunk of the tree.