Hydraulic Tree Shears

The 14-inch model uses solid cast steel shear arms and is available in standard or extended arm designs for hardwood or softwood work. The 16-inch model uses fabricated A572 steel arms and is designed specifically for tougher, extreme land clearing tasks requiring greater cutting capacity.

The Ranch Axe Tree Shear features universal skid steer coupler hooks with standard flow flat face couplings, making it compatible with most new model skid steer loaders across major equipment brands, allowing operators to mount the attachment without specialized adapters.

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 ensure your skid steer or loader can supply adequate flow and pressure before operation.

The shear blades are constructed from 3/4-inch AR400 steel, a wear-resistant alloy designed for high-impact cutting applications. The blades are bolt-on and replaceable, allowing for milled knife edges to be swapped out as they wear, reducing long-term maintenance costs and downtime.

Yes, the Ranch Axe Tree Shear is engineered to shear both hardwood species like mesquite, oak, osage orange, and locust, as well as softwood species such as cedar. Standard and extended arm configurations allow operators to match the attachment to their specific vegetation type.

The Ranch Axe Tree Shear requires a minimum operating capacity of 1,850 lbs from the host skid steer loader. This ensures the machine can safely handle the attachment's weight, which ranges from approximately 1,630 lbs to 1,925 lbs depending on the model and brushguard configuration.