Tree Trimmer Build

handirifle · May 26, 2013

Oh yea, I do not have anywhere near what you have, just about 100yds of drive to trim, but have tried the "chainsaw on a stick" and it gets old and HEAVY real fast.

Now if I could put the saw on a stick on my FEL.........

Todd727 · May 27, 2013

That blade says 8000 max rpm. There is also a limit of 6gpm in the case return connector I bought, so probably not going to get anywhere close to max speed.

Todd727 · May 27, 2013

nc redneck said:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/269126-quick-attach-front-end-hydraulic.html?highlight=

I like that. Would be good once I get the 3 and 4 inch limbs knocked down.

Todd727 · May 27, 2013

Midniteoyl said:
At 6 miles to trim, I can see it.. Around here, they use a bush-hog-on-a-stick (boom).. makes quit the mess, but is very fast

I have this:

Skid Steer Brush Cutter Bushmaster - YouTube

Does a great job but, it's hard to trim the sides of trails and roads with. It has done a fantastic job at clearing some seriously overgrown areas and for cutting new trails. The excavator model would do what I want, but then I'd have to buy an excavator....

Midniteoyl · May 27, 2013

Todd727 said:
I have this:

Skid Steer Brush Cutter Bushmaster - YouTube

Does a great job but, it's hard to trim the sides of trails and roads with. It has done a fantastic job at clearing some seriously overgrown areas and for cutting new trails. The excavator model would do what I want, but then I'd have to buy an excavator....

Me want!

I have soo much overgrowth to clear I'm looking for ways like that to do it... wonder if I can adapt it to my FEL?

Todd727 · May 27, 2013

Here is their website. Rotary Cutters

I have the SL601. As long as you have a quick attach on your FEL and depending on your lift capacity, you could probably get one that works. The hydraulic flow might be a problem, but a PTO mounted pump would be a possible solution. The Tazmanian model only requires 10gpm and is lighter. I'm not familiar with the mini-skidsteer mounting plates though. Not sure if it'll work on a standard quick attach or if you need an adapter.