carbide saw or hydrolic clippers attachment?

[pdanaher]

I have about 20 acres of overgown pasture that has been overtaken by thorny locust. Size range from 2"-6" at the base. I am thinking to buy a saw or clippers to attach to my Case skid steer. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Craig Clayton]

How are you going to deal with the locust suckers that come up from the stumps. I have never used them but the clippers look good. I put in black locust because the ag dept said bees like them. I hate the locust ,I cut them down and they reppear in 100's.
Craig Clayton

 

[pdanaher]

Well, I have been cutting them down with a chainsaw and using the Toradon to kill the stumps. Brutal job.
I will be using the land as hay/pasture so if i cut the trees at ground level, I should be ok.

 

[jbooth]

I have never ran a shear, but have been around quite a few. I can speak a bit about the saw as I have had one for about 5 years and like it. My skid steer is a older Case 1845C with Hiflo hydraulics. (30GPM at 2350PSI) If your trees are small (under 10 inches), I think you would really like a saw. My saw has a 32" blade which will allow it to cut a 14 to 15" tree in one pass. It will cut larger by working both sides of the tree. I feel the larger the tree the less advantage the saw has as shear cyling time is where the saw has the advantage. I would be happy to answer any questions you might have about my saw. My original reason for the saw was econmics -cheaper.

 

[pdanaher]

i would like to speak with you about the saw.

 

[pdanaher]

Anyone know where to buy a heavy duty carbide tip saw that will fit on the front of my case?
Thanks.

 

[fishfactor]

If you really want to get serious....

QC 1200 Feller Buncher - Products - Barda Equipment Ltd.

There are lots or regular saws out there. If you posted the specs of your machine I missed it, but here's one with a rotating boom.

Turbo Saw - Tree and Brush Cutter for Skid Steer

There are lots on ebay cheaper if light duty will sufice.

 

[pdanaher]

Thank You

 

[jbooth]

My saw was made by the gentleman listed below. My saw is approximately 5 years old and has been reliable. Original cost was $3000. I have done some upgrades such as a new blade with 2 more inches of radius and 4 more teeth for a total of 12 teeth. The teeth are Pengo teeth original made for a rock auger. The teeth are about $20 a pop. I don't know your location or if Mr. Hicks ships his saws. I live within 60 miles and he has been very helpful. My skidsteer is a Case 1845C 60 HP with hiflo hydraulics. It runs 30 GPM at 2350 PSI. I don't know what capacity is required to operate the saw but I am sure Mr. Hicks can supply that info. My machine handles the saw fairly well, but will overheat in the hot summer time. The overheating has not been a problem since I work by myself most of the time and I just pile the trees to let it cool down. I think with the upgrades the current model saw is now around $5000. The upgrades are a little more lenth from the skidder to the saw which allows to get to the base of trees with low hanging limbs. Also the larger blade with 4 more teeth as iterated above. I cut in lots of rock and the teeth hold up suprisingly well. One thing this saw will do better than cutting trees is winding up unseen barbwire. I primarily cut osage orange/hedge and thorny locust. I will be happy to supply more info, if needed.

Berryton is close to Topeka KS.


Hicks Fabrication is located at 4749 SE 61st St Berryton, KS. Phone: 785-862- 8603

 

[pdanaher]

Thank you. I talked to Leroy Hicks. Seems like a great guy. Saws are now 5500.00 plus 500 for the brush guard. I may give one a try. Thanks again.
Regards.