Skid Steer Logging Attachments

Most logging attachments, including tree shears, use universal skid steer coupler hooks with standard flow flat face couplings, making them compatible with most new model skid steer loaders across major brands such as Bobcat, Caterpillar, John Deere, and Kubota.

Standard arm shears are optimized for typical land clearing depth requirements, while extended arm models offer greater overall depth (up to 50 inches) for reaching further into brush and hardwood stands, making them better suited for dense or difficult clearing terrain.

Tree shear attachments typically require a minimum hydraulic flow rate of around 15 gpm to operate the shearing cylinders effectively. Always verify your skid steer's hydraulic output matches or exceeds the attachment's minimum flow and pressure rating before operation.

Yes, tree shears are designed to handle a range of species including hardwoods like mesquite, oak, osage orange, and locust, as well as softwoods such as cedar. Blade material and arm design, such as AR400 replaceable knives, help maintain cutting performance across species.

Shear blades are typically made from 3/4-inch AR400 steel, a high-strength abrasion-resistant material. These blades are bolt-on and replaceable, allowing operators to maintain sharp, effective cutting edges without replacing the entire shear arm assembly.

Yes, an optional sprayer kit is available for use with tree shear attachments to apply regrowth prevention treatment directly at the cut site, helping land managers control invasive or unwanted vegetation more effectively after initial clearing operations.