Leonard A Grew

US Patent:

40458911, Sep 6, 1977

Filed:

Jan 19, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/650565

Inventors:

Leonard A. Grew - Duluth MN

International Classification:

A01G 2306

US Classification:

37 2R

Abstract:

A device for digging, balling and relocating a tree for mounting on a vehicle having twin spaced booms having an attachment plate pivotally mounted thereto. The device includes a rear blade for connection with the attachment plate of the vehicle together with first and second arms rotatably mounted about the longitudinal axis thereof on the attachment plate. The arms are also pivotally mounted on the attachment plate. Each arm carries at the outer end thereof a side blade. A hydraulic ram rotates and pivots each of said arms to thereby move the blades thereof together or apart relative to the rear blade.