US Forest Service Field-Proven certified

US Forest Service Field-Proven

48 Years Manufacturing Heritage certified

48 Years Manufacturing Heritage

Quick Attach Tree Shears

Explore heavy-duty Quick Attach Tree Shears engineered for skid steer loaders, designed to shear hardwood and softwood species up to 16 inches in diameter. Featuring solid cast steel arms, replaceable AR400 blades, and universal skid steer couplers, these shears deliver ground-level cutting power for land clearing, ranch maintenance, and forestry fire mitigation work.

14" & 16" Ranch Axe Tree Shears

Our Range of Products

14" & 16" Ranch Axe Tree Shears

14" & 16" Ranch Axe Tree Shears

  • Solid cast steel arms, 60% stronger than rivals
  • Shears trees up to 16 in. diameter capacity
  • Universal skid steer coupler for easy mounting

Frequently Asked Questions

What tree diameters can quick attach tree shears cut?

Maxx Attachments' Ranch Axe Tree Shears handle trees up to 14 or 16 inches in diameter depending on the model. The 16-inch version is built for tough and extreme land clearing, while the 14-inch model works well for general pasture and hardwood species like mesquite, oak, and osage orange.

What skid steer flow rate is required to run a tree shear?

Are the shear blades replaceable?

What is the difference between standard and extended arm shears?

Can these tree shears be mounted on any skid steer?

Is a brushguard option available for tree shears?

Can tree shears help prevent regrowth after cutting?

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Industries We Serve

Agriculture & Ranching

Agriculture & Ranching

Clears invasive cedars, mesquite, and brush from pastures to restore grazing land and reduce moisture competition for crops.

Forestry & Timber Management

Forestry & Timber Management

Used for selective cutting of hardwood and softwood species during timber management and forest maintenance operations.

Government & Public Land Management

Government & Public Land Management

Deployed by State and US Forest Service crews for fire mitigation and removal of beetle-kill timber on public lands.

Construction & Site Preparation

Construction & Site Preparation

Rapidly clears trees and vegetation from job sites to prepare land for construction and development projects.

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Why Land Management & Forestry Professionals Choose Maxx Attachments

60% Stronger Cast Steel Arms

Solid cast steel shearing arms outperform fabricated competitor designs, giving crews more cutting power and longer service life in tough terrain.

48 Years of Manufacturing Expertise

Since 1977, Maize Corporation has built heavy-duty attachments trusted by construction, agriculture, and forestry professionals nationwide.

Proven on Forest Service Job Sites

Our tree shears are actively deployed on State and US Forest Service projects for fire mitigation and beetle kill timber removal.

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