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Coordinated Tree Felling

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Knocking down a Giant tree with an Excavator

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What happens here

In a coordinated effort, one crew member operates the Kobelco SK160LC excavator, applying steady pushing pressure against the tree trunk with its fixed thumb attachment. Simultaneously, another crew member uses a Makita chainsaw to make the felling cuts at the base of the tree. This technique guides the massive cottonwood tree to fall precisely into the intended clearing, demonstrating controlled and safe large-scale tree removal.

Goal: Safely fell the large cottonwood tree in a controlled manner.

Tools and materials

  • Chainsaw Chaps Generic — Leg protection against chainsaw cuts
  • Chainsaw Makita — Making precise felling cuts
  • Excavator Kobelco SK160LC — Applying force to direct the tree's fall
  • Safety Helmet with Face Shield Generic — Head and face protection

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[Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Hey, hey, So, actually, I placed my camera below the tree because I was trying to get two of the branches to split right around it, but that didn't work out quite the way I wanted it to.

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