A VEHICLE FOR OPERATING ON STEEP SLOPES

摘要

A vehicle for operation on steep slopes, such as a tree harvesting vehicle. The vehicle may include a winch mounted for rotational motion about its axis and linear motion parallel to its axis. The vehicle may include various tension control improvements in the winch system. The vehicle may include a rear (downhill) support configured to provide an uphill force by pressing against the ground. The vehicle may include a fuel tank and/or hydraulic fluid tank adapted for improved performance on steep slopes. The vehicle may include a belly plate system allowing its belly plate to be controllable removed and replaced.