Tree Shear For Skid Steers

Tree Shear For Skid Steers TRACTORS Skid Steer Loaders The Lyon Cub Tree Shear is a low-maintenance tree cutter for skid steer loaders that works fast to clear small trees
Designer Jay Lyon and manufacturer Gene Schendt of G T Metal in Lawrence Neb have received rave reviews from people who ve tried the new tree shear
We have copyrighted this design and applied for a patent Lyon points out Everybody who s seen it work is amazed at how simple it is how well it works and how fast it is It s perfect for removing small trees along fence lines or clearing second growth cedars out of pastures Once you have the larger trees cleared out it s a great maintenance tool for future growth
The quick-tach tool works best on 3 to 4-in dia trees The partners say they have successfully cut 6-in dia trees but conditions have to be just right
According to the pair the unit consists of two well-braced 19-in dia blades made of heavy high carbon steel To make them they modified new rolling cutters off a V-plow and added a good bearing with a center support You don t have to take the center support out to change the blades as it s just there to protect the bearings and hub they point out
The blades can be easily removed using 5 lug bolts and they are reinforced on both sides with mild steel discs that bolt to the hub to take the flex out of them
Another selling point is that we probably have it over-built So far I have not been able to wreck it Lyon says I have ran over 3 500 acres taking out 5 000 to 7 000 trees It s a piece of equipment that you can use for years and years
You don t need to go very fast Schendt says At least a foot ahead of the tree you roll your bucket control down with a nice fluid movement just before you contact the tree You need to be able to see the blades to operate it and like anything there s a small learning curve involved in running it
The blades penetrate the surface of the ground and cut a small V into the soil but they don t create a big disruption It leaves a smooth stump either ground level or below depending on operator s skill
With real little trees you can just go through and cut them like you would with a lawn mower but with other larger ones you remove them individually and just back up and move to the next tree Schendt says
You don t ever need to sharpen the blades however they will eventually wear down and can become chipped from working in rocky areas so you just replace the whole blade Lyon points out
We used off-the-shelf bearings that can be purchased anywhere and we ll supply our customers with replacement blades
Retail price for the unit is $3 200 plus shipping and the partners are currently accepting dealers applications
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup G T Metal Box 187 Lawrence Neb 68957 ph 402 756-7835 or 402 469-2157 cell 402 469-2085 Jay ; gtmetal@gtmc net

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