CID Skid Steer Tree Shear

CID X-Treme Duty Tree Shears are designed for cutting trees and clearing woody vegetation with skid steers. The models can cut trees up to 12 inches in diameter, making them suitable for land-clearing and vegetation-management work.

Both the rotating and non-rotating CID Tree Shears have a 12-inch maximum tree-cutting capacity. The X-Treme Duty design uses a heavy-duty 1-inch AR400 steel blade for demanding cutting applications.

The CID tree shear range is designed for skid steers with appropriate auxiliary hydraulic flow; CID lists 17–30 GPM for its current manual rotating model, while the exact flow requirement can vary by configuration. Check your skid steer’s auxiliary hydraulics before ordering.

The manual rotating model provides up to 90° of rotation, allowing operators to angle cuts and position material more effectively. The non-rotating model provides a fixed cutting configuration and is a simpler option for direct tree-cutting applications.

Yes. The hydraulic rotating version uses a hydraulic rotation system that provides 90° positioning from inside the cab, allowing operators to adjust the cutting angle without leaving the machine.

Consider your skid steer’s hydraulic flow, attachment configuration, required cutting capacity, and whether you need manual or hydraulic rotation. For machines within the appropriate hydraulic range, the 12-inch CID X-Treme Duty Tree Shears provide a purpose-built solution for tree and land-clearing work.