Timberwolf Forestry Grapple Tree Shear Attachment - Maxx Attachments

📘 Overview

The Maxx Attachments Timberwolf skid steer tree shear, on a universal quick attach mount, cuts trees up to 16" in diameter and holds them with dual grapple arms before the cut, so felled stems land where you put them instead of where they fall. It is built for production forest harvesting — thinning, fire mitigation, and beetle-kill removal — where the operator is cutting all day and cannot stop to reposition every stem. Choose 14" or 16" cutting capacity, and choose between the standard grapple model and the bunching model, which adds an accumulator arm that holds a sheared tree while you cut the next one so you carry out full bunches instead of single stems. Sharp 3/4" AR400 milled knife edges cut cleanly and can reach roughly 2,500 hours of service when maintained, while the A-572 steel tower and internally routed, guarded hard lines keep the hydraulics out of the way of standing timber. The redesigned hydraulic system uses larger lines and a larger cylinder rod to cut pressure loss, yielding a 33% increase in shear speed over the previous design. Every model runs on standard 15-30 GPM flow at up to 3,000 PSI, needs 3,000 lbs of machine operating capacity for 14" models or 3,400 lbs for 16", and arrives with hoses and flat-face quick disconnects ready to plug into your machine.

⚙ Key Features of the Timberwolf Tree Shear

• 3/4" AR400 milled knife edges — high-tensile shear blades rated for up to 2,500 hours of use with proper maintenance.
• Dual grapple arms — secure the tree before the cut so you control which way it falls and where it lands.
• Bunching accumulator arm (bunching models) — shear one tree and hold it while shearing another, so you move full bunches instead of single stems.
• Solid cast shear arms on 14" models — 16" models step up to high-strength A572 fabricated arms for larger-diameter timber.
• Improved blade adjustment and stop mechanism — adjustment is quick and blade replacement is a bolt-out job, not a shop visit.
• Upgraded hydraulic system — larger lines, reduced pressure loss, and a larger cylinder rod deliver a 33% increase in shear speed.
• 5" barrel, 3" rod shear cylinder — paired with the engineered frame and arm structure for a high shearing power ratio.
• Internally routed, guarded hard lines — hoses are protected from the abrasion and impact inherent in tree shearing.
• A-572 steel tower — high-strength structural steel throughout the load path.

🔑 Why Buy This Tree Shear?

• Directional felling without a second machine — the grapple holds the stem through the cut, so you drop timber where you want it instead of chasing it after it falls.
• Fewer trips per load — the accumulator arm lets you build a bunch of several stems before carrying, cutting travel time on every cycle.
• 33% faster cycle times — the redesigned hydraulic circuit means more cuts per hour on the same machine and the same flow.
• Blade life measured in seasons, not weeks — 3/4" AR400 knife edges reach up to 2,500 hours, and bolt-on replacement keeps the machine working.
• Runs on standard flow — 15-30 GPM covers the majority of skid steers and compact track loaders without a high-flow upgrade.

📊 Timberwolf Skid Steer Tree Shear Specifications

📋 Timberwolf Tree Shear Models and Options

This listing covers four shear models, each available with five attachment control device options:

• 14" Tree Shear with Grapple — dual grapple arms, 2,150 lbs
• 14" Tree Shear with Grapple and Bunching Accumulator Arm — adds the accumulator, 2,250 lbs
• 16" Tree Shear with Grapple — larger capacity, 2,450 lbs
• 16" Tree Shear with Grapple and Bunching Accumulator Arm — largest configuration, 2,550 lbs

Control device options: Standard Switch Controls · 14-Pin (Bobcat, John Deere, Kubota, Other) · 8-Pin (Caterpillar, ASV/TEREX) · 7-Pin (Bobcat) · 14-Pin (Caterpillar High Flow)

Select the control device that matches your machine's auxiliary electrical connector. If you are unsure which connector your loader uses, call us at (866) 757-8337 before ordering.

🔗 What Is a Tree Shear Used For?

• Forest harvesting and timber thinning
• Land clearing and lot preparation
• Fire mitigation and fuel reduction
• Beetle-kill timber removal
• Pasture reclamation and cedar control
• Right-of-way and utility corridor clearing

🚜 Which Machines Fit the Tree Shear?

Compatible with skid steer loaders and compact track loaders equipped with a Universal Quick Attach system, including:

Compatibility is determined by mount type, not brand — confirm your machine's quick attach configuration before ordering. This attachment requires 15-30 GPM auxiliary hydraulic flow at up to 3,000 PSI. 14" models require a minimum machine operating capacity of 3,000 lbs; 16" models require 3,400 lbs. Hoses and flat-face quick disconnects to standard flow lines are included.

❓ Tree Shear Questions, Answered