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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 11, 2003
Filed:
Jun. 08, 2001
Thomas Cox, Spring, TX (US);
Other;
Abstract
An apparatus and method for excavating, transporting, and transplanting a live tree. The invention relates more specifically to equipment, which utilizes curved ground piercing excavation blades moveably supported on a ring assembly that is pivotally supported in a support frame The ring assembly and the support frame may be positioned around the tree and the blades forced into the ground to excavate a root ball which can thereafter be lifted and transported for subsequent transplantation. The ring assembly may be tilted rearward to permit transporting the tree in a rearward inclined or tilted position, such that wind an obstacle damage to the branches and limbs may be reduced as compared to forward tilting movers. In addition, the rearward tilt may accommodate tilting relatively tall trees at angles of up to 90 degrees from vertical, in order to transport the tree under relatively low over-head clearance obstacles, such as bridges, other trees, and porta cocheres. An improved blade keel assembly is provided which saves time and costs, as compared to prior art assemblies.