Suspendable tree cutter having an adjustable orientation pivot

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A01G 23/08 (2006.01) B27B 17/00 (2006.01) B64D 47/00 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2590788

Disclosed is a method and apparatus for cutting a tree using a helicopter and a tree cutter suspended from the helicopter. The tree cutter includes a frame which is selectively orientable about a horizontal axis of rotation by an elongate member extending perpendicular to the horizontal axis. A support line from the helicopter is mounted to the elongate member. The support line may be slid to a plurality of locations along the elongate member. Each of the plurality of locations corresponds to a unique orientation of the frame. A pair of gripping arms extend from the frame. A saw is pivotally mounted to the frame so as to cut a tree secured in the gripping arms. The method includes selectively orienting and suspending the cutting apparatus proximate to a tree to be cut, gripping the tree with the gripping arms and cutting the tree with the saw.

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