Skid Steer Tree Shear Attachments

A skid steer tree shear cuts standing trees at the base with a hydraulic blade, so the operator stays in the cab and nobody works under a falling stem with a saw. That safety case is why land clearing and right of way crews buy them. The two shears here cut trees up to 12 and 15 inches in diameter. One rotates 90 degrees on a pin for cutting limbs and fallen trees on the ground; the other grips the stem as it cuts so you can carry the tree away rather than drop it. For stems small enough to pull out whole, a tree puller removes the roots too.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tree can a skid steer tree shear cut?


The shears in this collection are rated to cut trees up to 12 inches and up to 15 inches in diameter. Hardwood cuts slower than softwood at the same diameter, and a
stem near the top of the rating takes noticeably longer than one in the middle. Forcing an oversized trunk damages the blade and stresses the attachment rather than making the cut.

Is a tree shear safer than a chainsaw?


For felling, meaningfully so. The operator stays in the cab with the machine between them and the tree, rather than standing at the base of a stem that is about to
move. There is no kickback, no bar to pinch, and no working under a hung tree. It does not remove all risk, since a cut stem still falls where physics sends it.

What is the advantage of a shear that grips the tree?


A shear that grips as it cuts holds the tree rather than dropping it, so you can carry the stem to a pile, a chipper, or a truck in the same motion. On production clearing that saves a separate pickup for every stem. A shear without a grip is simpler and suits cutting where trees can fall in place and be gathered later.


Does a tree shear need high flow hydraulics?


Generally not, because the blade is closed by a hydraulic cylinder that needs pressure rather than volume. What flow changes is cycle time: more flow closes the blade faster, which matters once you are cutting continuously. Check the model's rated range against your machine's auxiliary output, and confirm whether a grip function needs an additional circuit.

Can a tree shear cut stumps flush to the ground?


It cuts low but not flush, and the remaining stump height depends on how the blade sits against the ground and the terrain. Expect several inches left behind rather
than a ground-level finish. If you need the stump gone entirely, follow with a stump grinder, or use a puller on smaller stems to take the roots out with the trunk.