How to Clear Small Trees Faster with a Skid Steer Tree Shear

Why Use a Tree Shear for Land Clearing?

Traditional tree removal often involves several steps. Operators may need to cut a tree with a chainsaw, move the branches, reposition equipment, and clean up the remaining material.

A tree shear brings the cutting process directly to the skid steer.

The LANDY Tree Shear is designed to cut trees up to approximately 12 inches in diameter, while its rotating head allows operators to adjust the cutting position for different jobs.

This makes a tree shear useful for:

• Small tree removal
• Brush and vegetation clearing
• Property maintenance
• Selective tree harvesting
• Land preparation
• Cutting branches and limbs

Cut Trees Close to the Ground

When clearing unwanted trees, cutting close to the ground can make a big difference.

The LANDY Tree Shear is designed for near-ground cutting, allowing operators to cut trees low instead of leaving unnecessary sections of trunk standing above the ground.

The attachment can also be used to section felled trees into shorter lengths, making them easier to move, remove, or prepare as firewood.

For property maintenance and land-clearing projects, this gives operators more control over how trees are cut and handled.

Rotate the Cutting Head to Match the Job

One of the key features of the LANDY Tree Shear is its rotating cutting head.

The head can rotate up to ±90 degrees, allowing the attachment to work in different cutting positions. The vertical position can also be used for cutting and pruning limbs and branches.

This flexibility is useful when working around trees that are difficult to approach directly. Instead of repositioning the entire skid steer for every cut, operators can adjust the cutting head to better match the task.

Horizontal Cutting

Suitable for cutting standing trees and clearing unwanted growth.

Vertical Cutting

Useful for reaching and pruning limbs and branches.

Built for Heavy-Duty Tree Cutting

Cutting trees requires more than a sharp blade. The attachment also needs a strong hydraulic system and durable cutting components.

The LANDY Tree Shear uses a powerful hydraulic cylinder capable of producing up to 30 tons of cutting force at 3,000 PSI. It also features heat-treated AR400 steel shear blades for demanding cutting applications.

The main specifications include:

Heat-Treated AR400 Shear Blades

The cutting blades are one of the most important parts of a tree shear.

The LANDY Tree Shear uses heat-treated AR400 steel shear blades, designed for demanding cutting work. Combined with the hydraulic shear cylinder, the cutting system is built to handle repeated tree-cutting applications.

Keep the Tree in Position While Cutting

The LANDY Tree Shear also features a pushbar brush guard designed to help keep the tree positioned in front of the skid steer during cutting. This helps the operator maintain a more controlled cutting position while working with standing trees.

Tree Shear vs. Tree Puller: What's the Difference?

A tree shear and a tree puller can both be useful for land clearing, but they perform different jobs.

If the main task is cutting standing trees, a tree shear is designed for that job. If the job requires pulling fence posts, trees, or vegetation from the ground, a tree puller is a different solution. For larger clearing projects, different attachments can also be used together depending on the work.

Where Can You Use a Skid Steer Tree Shear?

The LANDY Tree Shear can be used for a range of tree and vegetation management applications.

Land Clearing

Clear unwanted small trees and overgrown areas when preparing a property for a new project.

Property Maintenance

Maintain wooded lots, private properties, ranches, and other areas where unwanted trees and brush need to be removed.

Selective Tree Removal

Cut selected trees without clearing an entire area.

Limb and Branch Cutting

Use the rotating head in a vertical position for cutting and pruning limbs and branches.

Check Your Skid Steer Before Ordering

Before purchasing a tree shear, make sure the attachment matches your skid steer.

The LANDY Tree Shear uses a Universal Skid Steer Quick Attach and has an inner mount width of 44.8 inches. LANDY recommends checking the mount plate dimensions and machine compatibility before ordering.

If you are unsure whether the attachment fits your machine, you can provide your skid steer brand and model to LANDY for compatibility confirmation.

Ready to Clear More with Your Skid Steer?

From small tree removal to brush clearing and selective cutting, the right attachment can make a skid steer much more versatile.

The LANDY Hydraulic Tree Shear combines powerful hydraulic cutting, a rotating head, near-ground cutting, and a universal skid steer quick attach in one attachment.

If you are planning a land-clearing or property-maintenance project, explore the LANDY Tree Shear to see if it fits your machine and application.