US Patent 11785891 Cutter implement having a crop pushing system

A cutter implement for cutting crop material includes a housing, a cutter, and a push-bar. The housing has a forward end for engaging the crop material when moving in a direction of operation. The housing at least partially defines a cutting region disposed at the forward end thereof. The cutter is coupled to the housing and is operable to cut the crop material in the cutting region. The push-bar is positioned forward of the cutter relative to the direction of operation. The push-bar is operable to lean the crop material in a forward direction relative to the direction of operation. The push-bar is adjustable in a vertical direction relative to a ground surface.