The HY-Reach Heavy Duty Tree Clipper is a unique tree cutter that mounts on a boom that extends in front of the tractor or skid steer, so that you can use it to cut off trees at ground level or to reach up and cut off limbs. The unit can be purchased with a rotating mount for cutting and pruning, or with a non-rotating mount, which would be used for just cutting trees. It is also available for rear mounting on a tractor's three point hitch, which is used only to cut off trees at ground level (three point mount doesn't have extended boom for cutting high). The HY-Reach cuts all hardwoods up through 11 inches in diameter maximum, and leaves a clean cut at ground level.
A tree cutter is the fast and easy way to remove trees that have overrun pastures and fields and fencerows. Remove your trees without disturbing the ground and without using chainsaws. This is also the perfect tool for re-opening, and for cutting new trails, paths, and roadways. Two series are available, the standard series which will work fine for most applications, and the contractor series designed an even stronger frame for use by contractors, tree servies, and cities for day after day use; these units come ready to use, already plumbed with flow dividers (so you can use them on all loaders and skid steers with only one auxilliary hydraulic valve).
Features/Specifications
Standard Models
Hydraulic powered tree clipper mounts on tractor loaders, or skid steer loaders, or on the rear of tractor's three point hitches
Available with a extended reach boom with rotating head so you can also use the unit to trim limbs
Cuts all hardwood up through a maximum 11inches in diameter. The unit will clip at ground level or below; when cutting trees on the ground - there is a 2 inch sled on the bottom of the clipper which is used for blade support, when cutting at ground level tilt the cutter slightly forward and drop it to the ground in front of the tree, slide the clipper under the tree, this allows the weight of the clipper to sink the 2 inch sleds into the ground and allows you to cut at a lower level
Can be mounted on most loaders, tractors and skid steers, minimum hydraulic pressure required is 2000 psi
Front mount with long boom configuration keeps tires away from thorns
Made for heavy use, it is used by farmers and ranchers, the forestry service, highway maintenance crews, cities, utility companies, landscape maintenance companies, golf courses, parks and recreation departments, tree farms, and aborists
Heavy duty construction includes hardened pivot bushings, tempered steel blades, heavy duty 5 inch x 8 inch cylinder, and self-centering blades
Clipper can be mounted on equipment other than skid steer and tractor loaders including - back hoes, excavators, telehandlers, and bucket trucks are a few applications
The Hy-Reach version of the clipper will cut 6 ft. beyond the end of your equipment
How fast can you cut - there are many variables that affect this, but as a rule you can easily cycle six blade opening and closings in a minute
NEVER SHARPEN THE BLADES - This isn't needed, the blades come with approximately 1/8 inch edge, the force from the cylinder forces the blade through the tree, so the blade doesn't need to be sharp, sharpening the blade will only thin the steel and increase the possibility of chipping the blade
The blades are made of T1 steel, so dirt and rocks do not generally harm the blades
The cutting cylinder is custom made and is a 3000 lb. 5 inch x 8 inch cylinder with a 2 inch rod and 1 1/4 inch pins, at 2000 psi the cylinder produces appoximately 20 tons of push
Minimal maintenance is required, just make sure all nuts and bolts are properly tightened before each use
WARNING: DO NOT LIFT MATERIALS WITH THE UNIT - IT IS NOT MADE FOR LIFTING
Hy-Reach Tree Clipper Kits
Please Allow 15-30 days Before Shipment On All Clipper Models
Three Point Hitch Mount Model
Model 663100: Tractor three point hitch mount model, designed for either category 1 or 2 three point hitches, includes three point mount and clipper head, and 7 ft. tree guard to protect the operator, for cutting trees low only, three point hitch raises and lowers unit, need 1 rear auxilliary hydraulic valve on back of tractor to operate clipper cyclinder, unit cuts level only and does not rotate - Price is $3519.00 delivered (price includes shipping to residential or commercial locations with normal delivery access in the U.S. 48 states, locations in Alaska, Hawaii, and outside the U.S. require additional shipping cost), ships by truck
Skid Steer Mount Models - Standard And Contractor Model
Standard Skid Steer Mounted Model
Model 665599: Standard skid steer mount model, (NON- ROTATING MODEL), only has one hydraulic cylinder (to operate cutter head), only requires one auxilliary hydraulic outlet (need to plug in 2 hoses), comes with the standard quick attach skid steer loader type mounting plate, gives you extended reach to keep your skid steer out of any thorns when cutting out hedges or heavy undergrowth, gives you approximately 6 ft. of reach above the height of your loader for doing some trimming (does not rotate however) - Price is $3948.00 delivered (price includes shipping to residential or commercial locations with normal delivery access in the U.S. 48 states, locations in Alaska, Hawaii, and outside the U.S. require additional shipping cost), ships by truck
Contractor Model
Model HD6651: Skid Steer Loader Mount Contractor Model with power tilt and heavier built clipper head mounting boom, designed for users that will be using the unit for extended periods of time, this unit comes with the standard quick attach mounting plate to fit all skid steer loaders with standard quick attach mounting, this unit also has power tilt so it has a power tilt cylinder as well as a cutting head cylinder. Because it is designed for skid steer loaders that normally have only one auxillary hydraulic outlet (the ability to plug in only 2 hydraulic hoses), this model is ready to attach without any modification, it is fully plumbed and ready to us.
Skid Steer Mount Power Tilt Contractor model, has extended 2 year warranty, is fully plumbed, assembled, and ready to use, ready to operate from one auxilliary hydraulic valve (plug in two hoses).
The contractor model includes these components - K77990 deluxe hook-up for skid steers with electric solenoid valve to switch between the two circuits (hydraulic cylinders), and the hoses fittings wiring - as we said before this is already assembled and plumbed, also includes MP220 flat face quick coupler "A" series size 10 - European style
Has LG100 limb guard for skid steer mounts
Contractor model also has heavier clipper tube support (tube that the clipper head mounts to)
Wt. is 675 lbs.
Price is $4949.00 delivered (price includes shipping to residential or commercial locations with normal delivery access in the U.S. 48 states, locations in Alaska, Hawaii, and outside the U.S. require additional shipping cost), ships by truck
Front Loader Mount Models - Loader Arm Mount And Bucket Mount
Note: We show the clipper mounted to the side in the photo below. This is popular with customers ordering the loader mounted model, so they can more easily clip along a row of trees such as in an orchard or along a building or other obstacle, or more easily be able to see what they are doing by mounting it on either side. You specify to have your clipper made with the shaft and clipper head either mounted on the left, right, or middle.
Model 664499: Front Loader Mount Model with power tilt, designed to mount on the front loader arms of most tractor loaders. THE MOUNTING PLATE INCLUDED DOES NOT HAVE ANY MOUNTING BRACKETS ATTACHED TO THE MOUNTING FRAME. YOU WILL HAVE ORDER THE CORRECT OPTIONAL BRACKETS LISTED AND EITHER BOLT OR WELD THEM ONTO THE FRAME YOURSELF.
The mounting brackets are specified to fit the specified tractor loader arms, and they will generally fit the tree clippers mounting frame, but you will either have to bolt or weld these brackets to the tree clipper's mounting frame, but we won't guarantee that no fabrication will be required to make them fit on the frame.
Model 664499 is a power tilt model with two 2-way hydraulic cylinders with 4 hoses to plug into your tractor requiring 2 auxilliary hydraulic valves to be able to use the clipper. If you do not have two auxilliary valves, then you must purchase the following items then you must purchase either a mechanical or electric diverter valve (or the complete kits), so the 4 hoses go into the valve, and two hoses come out so you can connect them to your tractor's hydraulics. The electric solenoid diverter valve is the most popular; if you want that valve you also need part #VG-100 valve guard so you can mount this valve on the tree cutter frame (VG-100 valve guard is included with the complete kit listed below).
If you do not want the electric diverter valve, then you can order the mechanical diverter valve part # MP-215 . This valve will have to be mounted within your reach on the tractor seat and will require more hydraulic hose to be run which you will have to furnish. You will have to fabricate your own mounting bracket to mount the MP-215 valve to your tractor, and provide your own hoses and fittings, or you can order the complete kit part # K66990 which includes fittings and hoses and the valve. This kit should be all you need, however we do not guarantee that you won't have make some minor modifications.
Model 664499: Tractor loader mounted Hy-reach clipper with power tilt, cuts up to 8 inch diameter trees, requires auxilliary outlets so you can plug in 4 hydraulic hoses, or you will have to purchase optional one of the optional diverter valves and the VG-100 valve guard if you order the electric valve (or you can order one of the complete kits also listed below) MOUNTING BRACKETS NOT INCLUDED, ORDER BELOW - Price is $3947.00 delivered (price includes shipping to residential or commercial locations with normal delivery access in the U.S. 48 states, locations in Alaska, Hawaii, and outside the U.S. require additional shipping cost), ships by truck
Heavy Duty Contractor Series Model For Tractor Loaders
Model HD7751:Tractor Loader Mount Power Tilt Contractor Model, basic heavy duty design as the HD6651 (the model for skid steer loaders), has reinforced cutter head boom, THIS MODEL LIKE ALL TRACTOR LOADER MODELS DOES NOT COME WITH MOUNTING BRACKETS OR ANY DIVERTER VALVES OR VALVE KITS, ORDER THOSE SEPARATELY BELOW, wt. is 649 lbs. - Price is $4325.00 delivered (price includes shipping to residential or commercial locations with normal delivery access in the U.S. 48 states, locations in Alaska, Hawaii, and outside the U.S. require additional shipping cost), ships by truck
Model K44990: Electric selector valve kit complete for TRACTOR LOADERS, includes 6 way electric selector valve so you can split of the flow and go back and forth from cutter cylinder to rotation cylinder, for tractor loaders with only 1 set of auxilliary outlets (when you only have the capacity to plug in 2 hoses), also includes wiring, fittings, hoses, hose webbing and valve guard - Price is $595.00 delivered (price includes shipping to residential or commercial locations with normal delivery access in the U.S. 48 states, locations in Alaska, Hawaii, and outside the U.S. require additional shipping cost), ships by truck
If you want to make the hoses yourself and/or just need the valve, or don't want the electric valve we list just a manual valve below, and then also list the electric valve.
Model MP215: Manual 6-way selector valve (Lower left photo), if you don't have 2 sets of hydraulic valves and purchase any model above that has the power tilt (which normally requires two outlets), this valve allows you to split off from 1 auxilliary out let to run either the tilt or clip function from this valve, wt. is 8 lbs. - Price is $148.00 plus $15.00 UPS shipping
Model MP174: 12 volt solenoid 6-way selector valve (Lower right photo), same function as above, allows you to split off and run 2 cylinders from 1 auxilliary valve on tractor, but using this electric valve instead of a manual valve with joystick (MP150), wt. 6 lbs., this is valve only, if you need all hoses and fittings, etc., then order kit K66990 above - Price is $349.00 plus $15.00 UPS shipping
Model VG-100: Mounting brackets to mount the MP215 electric selector (diverter) valve to the mounting frame of the clipper - Price is $30.00 plus $15.00 UPS shipping (no extra shipping on this item when ordered with a clipper)
Model MP-171switch: Replacement switch for wiring harness on MP174 electric selector valve, for harness with Deutsch style plugs (gray plugs) - Price is $119.00 delivered (price includes shipping to residential or commercial locations with normal delivery access in the U.S. 48 states, locations in Alaska, Hawaii, and outside the U.S. require additional shipping cost), ships by UPS
Model MP-107switch: Replacement switch for wiring harness on MP174 electric selector valve, for harness with DIN style plugs (black plugs) - Price is $86.00 delivered (price includes shipping to residential or commercial locations with normal delivery access in the U.S. 48 states, locations in Alaska, Hawaii, and outside the U.S. require additional shipping cost), ships by truck
Model MP-171: Replacement 22 ft. half section of wiring harness for MP174 valve, for harnesses with Deutsch (gray) plugs - Price is $29.00 plus $15.00 UPS shipping
Model MP-106: Replacement 22 ft. half section of wiring harness for MP174 valve, for harnesses with DIN (black) plugs - Price is $29.00 plus $15.00 UPS shipping
Model MP-173: Replacement 15 ft. half section of wiring harness for MP174 valve, for harnesses with Deutsch (gray) plugs - Price is $25.00 plus $15.00 UPS shipping
Model MP-105: Replacement 15 ft. half section of wiring harness for MP174 valve, for harnesses with DIN (black) plugs - Price is $25.00 plus $15.00 UPS shipping
Model MP220: Flat Face Quick Coupler "A" series size 10, if needed as extras, these are the size used in the kits above, NOTE: COUPLER FOR FINAL HYDRAULIC CONNECTION TO SKID STEER NOT INCLUDED - Price is $75.00 per set of 2 plus $13.00 UPS shipping
Model LG100: Limb guard accessory for standard series skid steer loader mount cutter (included on contractor models) - Price is $150.00 plus $45.00 UPS shipping (no shipping on this item when ordered with a clipper however)
Model LG101: Limb guard accessory for tractor loader mount cutter - Price is $150.00 plus $45.00 UPS shipping (no shipping on this item when ordered with a clipper however)
Quick Attach-Type Loader Brackets For Skid Steer Loaders That Are Quick Attach Compatible
The quick-attach compatible brackets listed below are for attaching the Clipper Skid Steer Mounting Plate, to your quick-attach compatible loader. These brackets are for Quick-Attach Compatible Loaders only, except where shown. ALL BRACKETS WILL HAVE TO BE EITHER WELDED ON OR BOLTED ON TO THE MOUNTING FRAME. SOME FABRICATION MAY BE REQUIRED TO MOUNT THE BRACKETS TO THE MOUNTING FRAME.
Model JD600/700: Weld-on quick attach bracket set for John Deere 600 and 700 series quick attach tractor loaders - Price is $299.00 plus $65.00 UPS shipping (no UPS shipping on this item if it is ordered with a grapple however)
Model JD400/500: Weld-on quick attach bracket set for John Deere 400 and 500 series quick attach tractor loaders - Price is $199.00 plus $45.00 UPS shipping (no UPS shipping on this item if it is ordered with a grapple however)
Model SS1100: Universal weld-on skid steer quick attach plate, fits all skid loaders that are universal standard skid steer quick attach - Price is $149.00 plus $110.00 shipping, shipped by truck (no shipping on this item if ordered with the grapple however), ships by truck
Add $65.00 shipping per set for mounting brackets, brackets ship UPS, (No extra shipping charge however on bracket sets ordered with a tree cutter)
Please Note: If you don't see a bracket that will work for you, then either e-mail or call technical at 520-316-0446.
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