Ronnie H Coldiron

US Patent:

41190025, Oct 10, 1978

Filed:

Apr 15, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/787910

Inventors:

Ronnie Hamilton Coldiron - Portland TX

Assignee:

Turf-Tech Inc. - Corpus Christi TX

International Classification:

B26D 706
B26D 406

US Classification:

83120

Abstract:

There is provided a device for cutting large blocks of sod into either strips or small blocks suitable for planting. The device includes first and second spaced cutting mechanisms to sever the large sod blocks along lines parallel and transverse to the path of sod movement through the device. With both of the cutting mechanisms operative, small sod blocks are discharged from the machine. In order to discharge sod strips, means are provided to disable one of the cutting mechanisms.