What are tree shears used for?

Tree shears are used to cut and fell trees quickly and cleanly, often with hydraulic precision. They're ideal for selective clearing, right-of-way maintenance, and dense brush removal.

Are tree shears safe to operate?

Yes. Tree shears provide a controlled and low-impact cutting solution, reducing the risk of kickback and improving operator safety in constrained or sensitive environments.

Which machines support tree shear attachments?

Tree shears are compatible with excavators, skid steers, and tractors depending on the attachment model and carrier power. FAE models are designed for high versatility and cutting efficiency.

Tree Shears

Discover FAE tree shears, powerful machines designed to operate safely, even in the most challenging environments.

Managing forests, farmland, power lines, roadsides, and other vegetated areas requires specialized machines for cutting and grinding wood. Tree shears, along with FAE forestry mulchers, are expert tools known for their manoeuvrability and durability. Wherever tasks are too challenging for a chainsaw, tree shears or forestry mulchers can make all the difference. Let’s explore the features of these professional machines and the industries that can benefit from these tools.

Features of FAE Tree Shears

FAE tree shears is an ideal machine for felling trees up to 40 cm in diameter in any environment. Robust and efficient, it can even be used in hard-to-reach places, such as ditches. Far more practical and safer than a chainsaw, this tool provides a clean and precise cut quickly. Several models and sizes of FAE tree shears are available. The choice of model depends on the type of carrier to which it will be attached and the maximum cutting capacity.

The forestry mulcher complements the tree shear by eliminating trees, stumps, and other vegetation through grinding. These heads can grind wood up to 50 cm in diameter. It should be noted that several carriers can be paired with one of the FAE forestry mulcher models: agricultural tractors, excavators and mini-excavators/backhoes, compact loaders, and specialized vehicles. Regardless of the mulcher/carrier combination, the results are clear: wood is always finely, quickly, and safely mulched.

Which Businesses Can Benefit from Tree Shears?

At first glance, one might think that forestry companies, loggers, and other workers in the forestry sector are the only ones who can benefit from tree shears. In fact, not only can forestry operations save significant time and money with tree shears or a FAE forestry mulcher, but many other businesses can benefit as well. For example, contractors in the commercial and residential sectors involved in landscaping and maintenance; farmers and other producers in the agricultural sector; and those running businesses in the recreational sector.

Consider also the municipal sector and workers tasked with maintaining parks, trails, and roadsides. Tree shears or forestry mulcher becomes a sustainable and cost-effective solution. For municipalities located near forests, these tools become essential for creating firebreak lines in case of a wildfire. Finally, companies maintaining railroads and railway lines, as well as those in the energy sector, can boost their productivity—and profitability—with tree shears or a FAE forestry mulcher.

Because FAE forestry mulcher models are compatible with different operating machines, workers, contractors, and suppliers involved in maintaining residential and recreational areas have an ideal solution for carrying out their technical and landscaping work on small areas.

Applications of FAE Tree Shears and Forestry Mulchers

On a forestry site, tree shears and a mulcher are essential tools for managing and utilizing the forest. They are at the core of operations. Tree shears are an ideal tool for cutting trees to be used as firewood or construction timber. It is also used to remove obstacles blocking pathways. Workers in the energy sector also use tree shears or forestry mulcher to fell trees, shrubs, and other vegetation obstructing networks. Similarly, during the rehabilitation of agricultural land, a forestry mulcher attached to a tractor is sufficient to remove unwanted vegetation.

Residential and commercial landscaping projects require the use of a tree shear or forestry mulcher to achieve optimal results in confined spaces. Imagine a tree that is difficult to access to understand the importance of a professional tool that can cut it cleanly without endangering the operator municipal projects are numerous: vegetation management, including tree cutting, can be carried out safely, quickly, and cleanly with tree shears or forestry mulcher, to the benefit of taxpayers. The same applies to recreational activities such as creating and maintaining pedestrian, equestrian, and sports trails, bike paths, and routes for ATVs or other off-road vehicles.

Tree Shear Models for Carriers from Leading Brands

FAE offers a wide range of tree shears and forestry mulchers compatible with carriers from the most prominent brands. The tree shears for compact loaders/skid steers are available in three sizes, depending on the maximum cutting capacity. This tool is highly practical for reaching difficult-to-access trees. Three series and ten forestry mulcher models for compact loaders complement the lineup, allowing work on wood up to 20 cm in diameter.

The tree shear models for excavators are also available in three sizes, with a maximum cutting diameter of 38 cm. Like the tree shears for compact loaders, the excavator tree shear remains an ideal tool for difficult terrain. The range of forestry mulchers for excavators and mini-excavators is extensive: over 60 versatile models can effortlessly clear trees, branches, shrubs, and other vegetation. As for the tree shear models for tractors, they are part of the FAE forestry mulcher lineup designed for tractors of all power levels (from low to very high).

Choosing a Tree Shear Model

The series of tree shears for wheeled compact loaders, known as TS/SSL—an acronym for Tree Shear/Skid Steer Loader—is available in three models: TS/SSL 12, TS/SSL 14, and TS/SSL 15. The TS/SSL 12 machine is suitable for smaller compact loaders and provides clean cuts up to 30 cm in diameter. The TS/SSL 15 tool is ideal for larger compact loaders and can make cuts up to 38 cm in diameter. For excavators and backhoes weighing 8 to 20 tons, the TS/EX series is the best choice, as it is compatible with major excavator brands on the market. The name of this series stands for Tree Shear/Excavator; it includes two models: TS/EX 12, TS/EX 14, and TS/EX 15. These machines can access trees in the most hard-to-reach areas. Every tree shears provide straight and precise cuts, making it ideal for firewood. Finally, another tree shears worth considering is the TS/FT model.

Tree Shear or Forestry Mulcher: Which One to Choose?

The choice between tree shears or forestry mulcher should depend on the task at hand and the carrier to which the machine will be attached. Is it simply a matter of cutting trees to produce firewood or construction timber, for example? Is there a need to remove branches, shrubs, brambles, stumps, and roots? The best solution? Consult experts who can guide contractors toward the machinery that best meets their needs. In this regard, it’s worth noting that in addition to tree shears and a FAE forestry mulcher/brush cutter, other machines, such as a FAE forestry mower/forestry flail mower and a FAE stump cutter/stump grinder can significantly boost a company’s productivity and profitability.