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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 11, 2007
Filed:
Dec. 13, 2002
Keith B. Hicks, Somonauk, IL (US);
Neil A. Roth, Plainfield, IL (US);
Dennis D. Wetterich, Newark, IL (US);
Keith B. Hicks, Somonauk, IL (US);
Neil A. Roth, Plainfield, IL (US);
Dennis D. Wetterich, Newark, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A tree harvesting apparatus is provided. The harvesting apparatus comprises a frame member, a cutting device mounted to the frame member, and at least one cutting member attached to the cutting device. A tree accumulation member is also provided and overlays at least a portion of the cutting device. Also provided is a tree securing device for securing at least one tree on the tree accumulation member, and an adjustment device for automatically adjusting the position of the tree securing device relative to the frame member.