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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 04, 2008
Gary Wayne Kappel, Pella, IA (US);
Christopher Allen Pfoltner, Knoxville, IA (US);
Brent Allen Bartels, Pella, IA (US);
Mark A. Rieckhoff, Oskaloosa, IA (US);
Gary Wayne Kappel, Pella, IA (US);
Christopher Allen Pfoltner, Knoxville, IA (US);
Brent Allen Bartels, Pella, IA (US);
Mark A. Rieckhoff, Oskaloosa, IA (US);
Vermeer Manufacturing Company, Pella, IA (US);
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a device and method that enable the efficient reduction of stumps. In one embodiment the stump removal methods and devices according to the present disclosure allow the operator to have a clear view of the work area during operation, and the ability to move the reduction device through a wide range of motion during operation. In one embodiment, the material reduction tool pivots relative to the chassis in the vertical plane about multiple pivot points. In some embodiments the device includes a retractable auxiliary control panel located at the end of the device opposite the material reduction tool. The control panel enables the operator to direct the movement of the device from the end of the device and thereby enable the device to maneuver through narrow spaces.