Patent ID: 6035909
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
An apparatus for felling and bunching trees, comprising:a front frame;a front axle supported by said front frame;a number of front wheels mounted on said front axle;a work tool supported by said front frame and having (i)a blade for felling trees, and (ii) a number of work arms which are movable to secure said trees within the work tool;a front hydraulic motor operable to rotate said front axle, said front hydraulic motor being supported by said front frame;a first hydraulic pump operable to supply pressurized hydraulic fluid to said front motor;a rear frame which is pivotably coupled to said front frame;a rear axle supported by said rear frame;a number of rear wheels mounted on said rear axle;a rear hydraulic motor operable to rotate said rear axle, said rear hydraulic motor being supported by said rear frame;a second hydraulic pump operable to supply pressurized hydraulic fluid to said rear motor; andan engine operatively coupled to said first hydraulic pump and said second hydraulic pump.