Tree Shears

Tree Shears for Excavators: Choosing the Right Attachment

Tree shears and timber shears are the attachments that let an excavator fell trees, cut stems, and clear brush without chainsaws and without ground personnel near the drop zone. A good tree shear completes the job faster and safer than a hand-held saw, particularly for roadside clearance, power line corridor management, ditch cleaning, and site preparation ahead of excavation.

This page brings together Gore's tree shears and timber shears for excavators in the 1.5 to 25-tonne range, with S30, S40, and S60 mounting options. All models are built for demanding Nordic conditions, delivered with up to 5 years warranty, and available on Klarna staged payments.

What Is the Difference Between a Tree Shear and a Timber Shear?

In everyday use the terms are often interchangeable, but there is a technical distinction worth understanding.

Timber shears have a scissor blade that cuts clean through a stem in a single action. Fast, clean cut, best suited to stems up to a certain diameter depending on the model. Ideal for clearance work where you want to cut multiple trees quickly without repositioning them.

Tree shears (felling heads) are typically larger and combine the cutting action with an integrated grip that holds the stem after the cut, so the machine can place the tree in a controlled position on the ground. The right choice for safer felling where you need to avoid a free fall, and for material handling when stems need to be stacked or loaded directly onto a trailer.

For most construction operators working at smaller scale, a timber shear covers the majority of clearance jobs. For forestry contracting or work where you need to load directly, a tree shear with integrated grip is the correct tool.

Tonnage Class and Size: Which Tree Shear Fits Your Machine?

Tree shears and timber shears place greater demands on the excavator's hydraulic system than standard buckets. The shear needs sufficient flow and pressure to close quickly, and the return circuit must handle the momentary pressure spike when the blade breaks through. Always check your machine's specifications against the attachment datasheet before ordering. If you are unsure, call us on 010-520 04 69 (international: +46 10 520 04 69) and we will help you match the right size.

Applications Where Tree Shears Make a Difference

Road maintenance and ditch clearance: clearing brush and small trees encroaching on carriageways or ditches. An excavator with a timber shear replaces several operatives with brush saws and keeps personnel clear of falling material.

Power line corridors: utility owners contract regular clearance of vegetation under and around overhead lines. Tree shears on an excavator are the standard attachment in that sector.

Site preparation ahead of excavation: before groundwork starts, the plot needs clearing. A tree shear fells the trees, a sorting grab or bucket handles the material, a stump grinder takes the stumps. The full chain on one machine.

Small-scale forestry contracting: for operators who do not run a harvester and forwarder but still need to cut and handle timber, a tree shear on an excavator is a cost-effective alternative to a dedicated forestry machine.

Winter maintenance and storm clearance: after a storm, fallen and hanging trees need to come down quickly, often near buildings or roads. A tree shear gives you precise control over how the tree lands.

What Is Included with a Gore Tree Shear?

Every Gore tree shear and timber shear is delivered with:

• Hydraulic connections labelled for correct flow and pressure.
• Mounting plate for your chosen hitch size (S30, S40, or S60).
• Hardened wear steel in the cutting jaw for longer service life between sharpenings.
• Technical datasheet with specifications, operating instructions, and maintenance schedules in English.
• Up to 5 years warranty under our warranty plan.
• Klarna staged payments from the first pound/dollar/krona.
• Free delivery, 2-5 days.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tree Shears for Excavators

Which tree shear fits a mini excavator? For machines in the 1.5-3 tonne class, S30 is the correct mount, with a shear that handles stems up to approx. 200 mm. That covers brush clearance, scrub, and light felling around sites and properties.

Does the machine need additional hydraulics? Tree shears require sufficient flow and pressure for fast closing. Most modern excavators from 1.5 tonne upward meet this requirement, but double-acting hydraulics (P1+P2) on the arm outlet is a prerequisite. If your machine lacks this, a hydraulic kit can be fitted by your dealer.

Can I use a timber shear and a stump grinder on the same machine? Yes, if both attachments share the same hitch size or if you have a quick-coupler that handles the changeover. Many of our customers working on site clearance run a tree shear plus stump grinder plus bucket on the same S40 machine.

Are tree shears heavier than a standard bucket? Tree shears and timber shears weigh approximately the same as a comparable bucket in the same hitch class. No weight adjustment or counterweight is required.

How often does the shear need servicing? Sharpening the cutting edge is recommended after approximately 50-100 operating hours depending on workload. Hydraulic hoses should be inspected monthly. Full service instructions are supplied with every attachment.

Ready-Made Packages and Related Attachments

Looking for a combined attachment package for site clearance or forestry work? Pair a tree shear with:

• Stump Grinder S40 or S60 -- to remove stumps after felling.
• Sorting Grab Package S45 -- for material handling when stems need to be loaded or repositioned.
• Quick Coupler S30/S40/S60 -- for fast changeover between a tree shear, bucket, and other attachments.

Want a complete package or help calculating which combination suits your machine? Call 010-520 04 69 (international: +46 10 520 04 69) or send an enquiry and we will come back within 24 hours with a proposal.

Buy a Tree Shear or Timber Shear

All Gore tree shears and timber shears listed below are ready for delivery within 2-5 days. Klarna staged payments from the first order, up to 5 years warranty, and if you have questions we are always reachable by phone.