What is the weighted object used to take down tree?

Question

the tree guy came and took down some trees and i couldnt see what he used that was attached to a rope that he swung over a branch and wrapped the rope around the trunk (upper) which allowed him to pull and direct the fall of the tree.

Answer 1

he didn't use it to take down the tree its a weight he uses on the rope to throw it over the tree or branch