Patent ID: 7913431
Filing Date: 2011-03-29
Classification: A01G,E02F

Abstract:
1. A ground clearing apparatus comprising: a. a box member comprised of a framework having a perimeter comprised of an upper edge, first and second side edges, and a lower edge; a plurality of base teeth protruding downwardly from the lower edge; a first hinge ear joined to the framework proximate to the upper edge and first side edge; and a second hinge ear joined to the framework proximate to the upper edge and second side edge; and b. a grapple comprised of a first grapple arm hingeably attached to the first hinge ear of the box member; a second grapple arm hingeably attached to the second hinge ear of the box member; and a cross member joined to a distal end of the first grapple arm and to a distal end of the second grapple arm, and a plurality of grapple teeth extending outwardly from the cross member, the grapple being movable from a closed position in which the cross member is proximate to the lower edge of the box member to an open position; wherein the grapple teeth are interspersed with the base teeth when the grapple is in the closed position.