Cedar Tree Cutters

For cutting branches and smaller limbs, hydraulic tree shears or brushcutters mounted on skid steers offer fast, controlled cutting without the kickback risk of chainsaws. Tree shears like the Ranch Axe handle branches and trunks up to 16 inches in diameter, while brushcutters suit dense brush and smaller diameter growth.

For larger-scale tree cutting operations, hydraulic tree saws mounted on skid steers or excavators deliver significantly more cutting power than handheld chainsaws. Maxx Attachments' tree saw line delivers 40% more cutting power than competing models, making it ideal for forestry, land clearing, and fire mitigation work where speed and safety matter.

The Ranch Axe Tree Shear is available in 14-inch and 16-inch models, capable of shearing cedar and other softwood or hardwood trees up to that diameter at ground level. The 16-inch model is built for tougher, extreme land-clearing applications requiring greater cutting capacity.

The Ranch Axe Tree Shear requires a minimum hydraulic flow rate of 15 GPM to operate the shearing cylinders effectively. The shearing cylinders are rated for 4,000 psi, so confirm your skid steer or loader meets these hydraulic specifications before use.

Yes. Tree shears like the Ranch Axe are engineered to shear both hardwood species such as mesquite, oak, osage orange, and locust, as well as softwood species like cedar trees, making them versatile for varied land clearing and ranch maintenance projects.

Most tree shears, including the Ranch Axe, use universal skid steer coupler hooks with standard flow flat face couplings, ensuring compatibility with most new-model skid steer loaders without requiring specialized adapters or fittings.