Most dangerous bit of equip I've seen

Sunraysia Tree Solutions

Searching the net the other day and came accross this site . Now I chit house at doing hyperlinks so here goes
Treehog 48


It makes it sound like anyone can fell a 20 inch diameter ctree regardless of lean, weight distribution, decay etc because the hydraulic pusher bar is there

From their website, sorry don't know how to properly lift pics from websites





$7,495 US

INFO LIFTED FROM THEIR WEBSITE

FOB Houston
A High Performance Commercial Quality Tree Cutter and
Stump Remover
Fells trees, up to 20" diameter in a single cut. Cuts trees off 1" Belowground level 7' high, hydraulically operated pusher bar. Assists in directional felling.
Pusher bar removed easily to create a low profile cutter for cleaning fence lines and hedge rows.
Quickly and easily cuts existing stumps 1" below ground level, or will grind any size stump of any type wood to 1" below ground level.
SPECIFICATIONS
Operating RPM (PTO) 540
Min. PTO H.P. 85
Cutting Capacity 1" below ground level*
Gear Box 120 HP
Cutting Depth
(horizontal) 20" (single cut)
Max. Stump Removal any size
Cutting Bits 10 (carbide)
bolt on - can be re-sharpened
Cutting Wheel 48" dia. x 3/4" plate
Weight 1750 lbs
*If greater cutting depth is required,
ask your dealer for additional
information on available options.
QUALITY
dotRugged steel frame for long service life.
dotHeavy duty cutting wheel. ( A 40" diameter wheel of 3/4" plate steel)
dotCarbide cutting bits will remove hundreds of trees between re-sharpening. Easily and quickly exchanged, replaced or sharpened.
dotExtra heavy gear box is designed to withstand the punishment of continuous commercial free cutting.
dotDouble acting tie rod cylinders rated for 2500 psi continual and 4000 psi surge. C1025 steel alloy barrels, hardened rods, poly urethane wipers, 70 diameter buna 0-ring with back up rings.
SAFETY
dotHydraulically fed cutting wheel assures a well controlled non-violent cut into trees or stumps.
dotHeavy steel skirts prevent flying chips and debris.
dotThe entire cutting wheel is contained within a shround when not cutting.
dotLimiter Clutch protects entire drive system.
dotHydraulically controlled pusher bar assists in directional felling


This machine in my opinion is dangerous ! your comments

Q.Q.

Hmm I wounder how much ton pressure that ram applies.
Grind an Inch below why bother.
Definaltly wonder how long before the first major up or fatality.

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Eric Frei

Some-ones gonna get hurt or killed!

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newguy18

Wow,thats is bad,espically for a backleaner,i've seen people with tractors use the bucket to push on the tree while its being cut too,its better than that amchine imo as most buckets reach 15-25',but still both are very dangerous.

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Bruce Hopf

I sure wouldn't want to use Something Like That Weapon. Using a Tractor and a Loader is also Dangerous. What happens if the Bottom of the Tree should Kick, while Cutting the Tree Down. Better off using a Cable, or enough Chains, to be able to hook the Tree just a little Past the Half Way Point of the Tree, and Hook it to the Tractor, that is used as an Anchor, that is Parked a safe Distance Away from the Tree, and with someone on the Tractor, to help pull the Tree over, in the Direction you want the Tree to Fall. Bruce.

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fatdog

Yea,I think as soon as a few of these thing get out in the hands of the general
pop. I think we'll start seeing some stories about the end results. Hell just look
on you tube at what they can do with a chain saw.

Sunraysia Tree Solutions

Don't forget this machine just back cuts and pushes the tree over no scarf no hinge

Bruce Hopf

How Many trees, has anyone here have Miss Judged, Plan it to fall one way, and fell where you Didn't Plan it to go?
I have had a few, and I've got almost 30 Years cutting Fire Wood, and Felling Trees, for my Family to heat our House with, and other Farmers that I have Custom Cut Fire Wood for.
I sure as Heck would not be the Operator of the Tractor, with a Miss judged Tree, and the Tree coming over the Top of Tractor . Bruce.

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1- Pro Mac 60, 1- Pro Mac 700, 2- Mac 10-10 Automatic's, 2- Mini Mac 30's, 2- Mac 110's,
2- Mini Mac 35's, 1- Mac 140 with Automatic Chain Sharpener,
1- Pro Mac 10-10, 1- Mac Cat, 2- Eager Beaver
2.0's, 1- Mac 1-10
Stihl chain saws
2- 044's, 2- 034's, 2- 024's, 1- 064, 1- 084,
Strunk chain saws
1- Busy Beaver, 1- SpeeDemon Special
Stand Back, I Have A Very Extreme Case of CAD (Chain Saw Addiction Disorder).

spidermike

like hell dont want nothind 2 do with that

Apocalypsse

Come on, could be, could win 1st prize on funniest home video shows!

/end bad sarcasm.

Bruce Hopf

You First then. . I wouldn't wish that on Anyone, to try. Bruce.

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McCulloch chain saws
1- Pro Mac 60, 1- Pro Mac 700, 2- Mac 10-10 Automatic's, 2- Mini Mac 30's, 2- Mac 110's,
2- Mini Mac 35's, 1- Mac 140 with Automatic Chain Sharpener,
1- Pro Mac 10-10, 1- Mac Cat, 2- Eager Beaver
2.0's, 1- Mac 1-10
Stihl chain saws
2- 044's, 2- 034's, 2- 024's, 1- 064, 1- 084,
Strunk chain saws
1- Busy Beaver, 1- SpeeDemon Special
Stand Back, I Have A Very Extreme Case of CAD (Chain Saw Addiction Disorder).

Apocalypsse

I wanna see some rich person squash their Merc or BMW with that thing.

Bruce Hopf

Now that would be something to see. Probably has been done, and to embarrassed to let anyone know about it. Bruce.

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McCulloch chain saws
1- Pro Mac 60, 1- Pro Mac 700, 2- Mac 10-10 Automatic's, 2- Mini Mac 30's, 2- Mac 110's,
2- Mini Mac 35's, 1- Mac 140 with Automatic Chain Sharpener,
1- Pro Mac 10-10, 1- Mac Cat, 2- Eager Beaver
2.0's, 1- Mac 1-10
Stihl chain saws
2- 044's, 2- 034's, 2- 024's, 1- 064, 1- 084,
Strunk chain saws
1- Busy Beaver, 1- SpeeDemon Special
Stand Back, I Have A Very Extreme Case of CAD (Chain Saw Addiction Disorder).

rick

That's not a huge ram on that tipping arm either and you can get a fair bit of weight in a 20" hardwood tree.

I just don't think you'd quite have the control you do with a mechanical harvester.........