Tree Shears with Chemical Sprayer

The best tree shear depends on tree size and species. The 14" and 16" Ranch Axe Tree Shears use solid cast steel arms that are 60% stronger than competing designs, with bolt-on AR400 replaceable blades, making them well-suited for hardwood species like oak, mesquite, and osage orange as well as softwoods like cedar.

Yes, an optional sprayer kit is available for the Ranch Axe Tree Shear that applies chemical treatment directly to freshly cut stumps. This helps prevent regrowth of invasive or unwanted species during the same pass as cutting, reducing follow-up labor and herbicide application trips.

The Ranch Axe Tree Shear is available in 14-inch and 16-inch models, capable of shearing trees up to that diameter in a single cut. The 16-inch model uses fabricated A572 steel arms designed for tough and extreme land clearing applications beyond standard capacity.

Standard arm models have an overall depth of 46 inches, while extended arm models extend to 50 inches for improved reach into brush and taller vegetation. Extended arms are typically preferred for hardwood clearing where additional shear depth improves cutting efficiency and control.

The Ranch Axe Tree Shear requires a minimum flow rate of 15 gpm and is rated for a shearing cylinder pressure of 4,000 psi. Skid steers should meet or exceed this minimum flow to ensure full shearing cylinder performance and consistent cutting force.

The tree shear uses universal skid steer coupler hooks with standard flow flat face couplings, making it compatible with most new-model skid steer loaders across major brands, including Bobcat, Caterpillar, John Deere, and Kubota, without requiring custom adapters.