Caterpillar Forestry Equipment & Machinery

Yes. The shear uses universal skid steer coupler hooks with standard flow flat face couplings, making it compatible with most new model skid steer loaders, including Caterpillar machines, without requiring specialized mounting hardware or modifications.

The Ranch Axe Tree Shear requires a minimum hydraulic flow rate of 15 gpm to operate effectively. Its shearing cylinders are rated at 4,000 psi, providing the pressure needed for consistent, powerful cutting across hardwood and softwood species.

The shear blades are made from 3/4 inch AR400 steel and feature a bolt-on replaceable milled knife design. This allows worn or damaged blades to be swapped out quickly in the field, minimizing downtime and extending the attachment's operational lifespan.

Standard arms are suited for typical hardwood and softwood clearing, while extended arms add depth—50 inches versus 46 inches—for tougher, extreme land clearing applications where larger or denser tree stands require additional reach and cutting leverage.

Yes, an optional sprayer kit is available that applies a regrowth-prevention treatment directly during the shearing process. This helps reduce follow-up maintenance and repeat clearing work, particularly useful for invasive species like cedar in pasture management.

Weight varies by configuration, ranging from approximately 1,630 lbs for the 14-inch standard arm model up to 1,925 lbs for the 16-inch model with brushguard. Buyers should verify their skid steer's lift capacity matches the chosen configuration.