Sod roll laying apparatus and method

Details Sod roll laying apparatus and method Sod roll laying apparatus and method

1995-12-05

1997-12-16

Melius, Terry Lee

Earth working

Sod cutter

172 20, 242 56B, A01B 4500

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active

056974523

ABSTRACT:
A sod laying apparatus is provided which also has sod roll loading and transporting capabilities and a method of laying sod using such an apparatus without requiring a winch or a separate forklift to load sod onto the apparatus while also providing for increased sod laying rates. The sod laying apparatus includes a frame having a pair of elongate arms pivotally attached thereto for supporting sod rolls therewith. The preferred apparatus is a three-wheeled vehicle with large, wide tires for sharp turning without scuffing the ground and for rolling transport of the roll along the surface. The preferred apparatus is self-propelled and carries the operator who drives the vehicle and lays sod at a faster speed than the normal walking speed. When laying the sod, the roll is allowed to rest on the sod in a float position to force the sod against the cantour of the ground. A hydraulic drive system drives the wheels propelling the frame in forward and reverse directions and pivots the arms to a plurality of different positions in front of the frame for loading and carrying sod rolls and laying sod dispensed from the sod rolls.

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Undated Cygnet Turf and Equipment marketing materials relating to their sod roll harvesting and laying system, no date.

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