FELLING-LOGGING MACHINE Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: forestry, in particular, equipment for cutting and felling trees, forming tree packs and logging in land clearing. SUBSTANCE: machine has pivotal boom mounted for rotation in horizontal plane, tree cutting mechanism mounted on boom and provided with picking device, which may be controlled in longitudinal plane of boom. Tree felling mechanism is secured on frame in rear part of self-propelled chassis by means of horizontal pivot joint. Tree felling mechanism has L-shaped extensible lever. Tree pack forming mechanism is positioned behind boom out of symmetry with respect to axis of rotation of boom. EFFECT: increased efficiency, wider operational capabilities and enhanced reliability in operation. 4 cl, 2 dwg