Forestry

Forestry Attachments for Excavators: Clearance and Felling Without a Dedicated Machine

An excavator fitted with the right forestry attachments replaces a dedicated forestry machine on most small to medium-scale jobs. Roadside clearance, power line corridor management, tree felling during groundworks, timber handling, and storm clearance can all be handled by a single excavator when you choose the right attachments.

This page brings together Gore's forestry attachments for excavators in the 1 to 25-tonne range: tree shears, timber shears, wood grapples, log splitters, and stump grinders. All are delivered with up to 5 years warranty and Klarna staged payments. Delivery in 2-5 days.

Forestry Attachments or a Dedicated Forestry Machine?

A harvester or forwarder is the right choice for large-scale timber production. But they cost several times more than an excavator with forestry attachments, they require purpose-built access tracks, and they have no other use once the timber is cleared.

The excavator with forestry attachments is already on site. It switches to a bucket or pallet forks when the forestry work is done. It reaches tight plots, riverbanks, ditch edges, and power line corridors that a harvester cannot access. For most operators in civil engineering, groundworks, or property management, an excavator with forestry attachments is the better investment.

Which Forestry Attachment for Which Job?

Many jobs require a combination. Roadside clearance: the tree shear takes the trees, the wood grapple collects the brash, the log splitter handles the stems. With a quick-coupler you switch attachments without leaving the cab.

Tonnage Class and Size: Forestry Attachments by Machine

Call us on 010-520 04 69 (international: +46 10 520 04 69) if you want to work out a forestry attachment package for your specific machine.

Applications for Forestry Attachments on an Excavator

Roadside and infrastructure clearance: highway authorities and local councils contract regular clearance along roads and public rights of way. Tree shears on an excavator are the standard attachment in that sector.

Power line corridors: utility owners require regular clearance of vegetation under and around overhead lines. An excavator with a tree shear reaches into the corridor without ground personnel being in the drop zone.

Plot clearance ahead of groundworks: before excavation starts, trees need to come down and stumps need to come out. A tree shear, wood grapple, and stump grinder on one machine clears a plot in half the time.

Storm clearance and emergency response: after storms, trees need to be removed from roads, properties, and utilities. An excavator with a wood grapple and tree shear gives you control over the direction of fall and placement of material.

Small-scale forestry: for woodland owners and operators who do not run a harvester, an excavator with a tree shear, wood grapple, and log splitter is a complete alternative for self-managed forestry work.

What Is Included with Gore Forestry Attachments?

Every Gore forestry attachment is delivered with:

• Hydraulic connections labelled for correct flow and pressure.
• Mounting plate for S30, S40, or S60.
• Technical datasheet in English with specifications, operating instructions, and maintenance schedules.
• Up to 5 years warranty.
• Klarna staged payments from the first pound/dollar/krona.
• Free delivery within 2-5 days.

Frequently Asked Questions About Forestry Attachments for Excavators

Which forestry attachment should I buy first if I only buy one? If your primary need is felling trees and clearing brush: a tree shear. If you need to move and gather timber but not fell: a wood grapple. The combination of a tree shear plus wood grapple covers most forestry jobs.

Can I use forestry attachments in dense woodland with restricted access? Yes. The excavator arm reaches further than the access track. Tree shears and wood grapples work within a radius around the machine without the machine needing to move into dense vegetation.

What happens to the stumps after tree shearing? The tree shear leaves the stump in the ground. A stump grinder mounted on the same machine grinds stumps to 20-30 cm below ground level. It is a separate attachment but fits on the same arm via a quick-coupler.

Do forestry attachments fit mini excavators? S30 attachments are designed for mini excavators in the 1.5-3 tonne class. A timber shear in S30 handles brush and stems up to approx. 200 mm, which is sufficient for most plot clearance and property boundary work.

How large a machine do I need for a power line corridor? Most utility owners require stems up to 300-400 mm to be cut in a single pass. This typically requires a 5-8 tonne machine with an S40 tree shear. Contact us with details of the corridor type and typical stem diameter and we will specify the right attachment.

Can I combine a tree shear and a wood grapple on the same machine? Not simultaneously, but with a quick-coupler you switch between them in under a minute. See the forestry attachments guide for more detail.

Forestry Attachments to Explore

• Tree shears and timber shears for felling and cutting. See the tree shears collection.
• Log splitters for on-site splitting. See log splitters.
• Grapples and sorting grabs for timber handling. See grapples.

Call 010-520 04 69 (international: +46 10 520 04 69) if you want to put together a forestry attachment package for your machine, or send an enquiry and we will come back with a package proposal.

Forestry Attachments Ready from Stock

All Gore forestry attachments in this collection are ready for delivery. Free delivery, 2-5 days, Klarna staged payments, and up to 5 years warranty.