Sidney Rotating Tree Shear Attachment | Model HTC16 | Cutting Capacity 16" | 12 - 25 GPM | For Skid Steers
DESCRIPTION
The Sidney HTC Rotating Tree Shear Attachment (HTC16) is the perfect tool for skid steer loaders, offering unmatched power and versatility for logging and land-clearing tasks. With a 16" cutting capacity, this attachment allows you to cut through large trees efficiently, whether you need to trim standing trees or clear downed wood. It operates with a hydraulic flow range of 12–25 GPM, making it compatible with a wide variety of skid steer models, from those with standard flow to high-flow systems.
Built with a 6" x 18" blade cylinder and T1 steel blade, the HTC16 is engineered for maximum durability and cutting performance. The rotating shear head can pivot up to 10 degrees, providing precise cuts in tight spaces and hard-to-reach areas. Whether you’re working on a logging site or clearing land for construction, the Sidney HTC16 Tree Shear delivers the cutting power and flexibility you need.
This commercial-grade attachment is designed for optimal performance, providing increased cutting speed and power, even on machines with lower hydraulic flow. With the HTC16, you can cut trees up to 16" in diameter and take on more demanding tasks, all while enjoying enhanced operational control and safety from inside your cab.
Key Features
Cutting Capacity: Capable of cutting 16" trees with ease, making it ideal for both large tree removal and precise trimming, increasing efficiency in land clearing operations.
Hydraulic Flow: Requires 12–25 GPM for optimal performance, compatible with both standard and high-flow skid steer loaders, ensuring quick and powerful cutting action.
Durable Blade Construction: Features a 6" x 18" T1 steel blade for superior strength, ensuring longevity and sharpness even in demanding tree removal and logging tasks.
Rotating Blade: Rotates up to 10 degrees, providing versatile cutting angles, allowing operators to trim and cut trees from various directions, improving precision and flexibility.
Machine Compatibility: Designed for skid steer loaders with 12–25 GPM hydraulic flow, making it perfect for both small and large machines with varying flow capabilities.
Weight: Weighs 1,300 lbs, providing a sturdy, reliable attachment that can handle heavy-duty tree shearing without compromising machine stability or performance.
Increased Cutting Power: Built with a larger blade cylinder and porting for increased hydraulic flow, offering faster cutting speeds and more efficient tree shearing with less effort.
Maximum Hydraulic PSI: Rated for 2250 PSI, ensuring compatibility with most skid steers and loaders, optimizing cutting force for faster results without sacrificing safety or control.
Ideal for Logging Operations: Perfect for logging and timber clearing, allowing operators to easily shear, trim, and transport trees efficiently, increasing productivity on large projects.
Easy Tree Handling: Allows you to cut, rotate, and pick up trees all with a single attachment, providing efficient tree handling and reducing the need for multiple tools or equipment.
Versatile Use: Capable of clearing downed trees quickly or trimming standing trees, making it a versatile solution for a variety of landscaping and clearing tasks.
Hydraulic Cylinder: Equipped with a 6" x 18" blade cylinder, providing enhanced cutting strength and durability, ensuring the shear can cut through tough hardwoods and softwoods alike.
Fast Operation: The high-flow hydraulic system ensures fast cycle times, speeding up tree cutting and land clearing, reducing time spent on each task and boosting overall productivity.
Safety Features: Operates from the safety of your machine's cab, reducing operator exposure to falling debris and tree hazards while providing full control of cutting and shearing operations.
Powerful for Various Tree Types: Designed to cut both hardwood and softwood trees up to 16" in diameter, providing versatility for different environments and tree species in forestry and land clearing tasks.
Detailed Specifications
Feature
Sidney HTC16
Rated Cutting Capacity
16" Diameter
Weight
1,300 lbs
Blade Cylinder
6" x 18"
Tilt Cylinder
3" x 8"
Solenoid Valve
12VDC
Blade Material
T1 Steel
Rotating Angle
Up to 10°
Machine Compatibility
Skid Steer Loaders
Hydraulic Flow
12–25 GPM
Max Cutting Power
Increased Cutting Speed & Force
Applications
Logging, Land Clearing
Shipping Weight
1,300 lbs
Maximum Hydraulic PSI
2250 PSI
Hydraulic Connection
Standard 2-Wire Kit
Manuals & Documents
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 110 reviews.
I've started using the mulcher I on several parcels of land 10 acres . I have grind down a couple of 14 inch stumps. Caution the mount bracket behind the mulcher motor exhaust gets extremely hot even with gloves on . But the unit so far seems to works very good it's well put together.
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The week before leaving for my mule deer hunt in Wyoming, I seeded the area surrounding the new runway at Wertheimer Airport in Norman.
This past Tuesday, I returned to finish the job and was pleased to see that the seed I planted just two weeks earlier was already germinating and coming up nicely.
These pictures show the freshly seeded areas alongside those planted two weeks ago. It’s a great comparison and a good example of what proper seedbed preparation and planting can accomplish.
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I’ve owned and operated several no-till drills over the years, but I can say without hesitation that the Ferminator is the most efficient and versatile seeding machine I’ve ever owned.
There’s something pretty satisfying about returning to a job and seeing those first green shoots coming through the ground. That’s when you know your hard work is paying off!
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Love it!
Gary Haddock
Seems to be in order delivery wasn't able to use lift gate but tractor was able to take pallet off the truck bed. No damage to machine after visual check. won't know how it runs until rain stops.
Staff at RippingitOutdoors was very quick to call and double check the type of backet needed for the unit to ensure the online order matched( to fit my skid steer quick attachment on my l2501 Kubota). Explained the teeth & belt could be ordered through them directly over the phone when/if needed as well as selling other types of custom made brackets for Utv's ect. All around Great customer service and would purchase from again.
After spending way to much money for forest mulching services I discovered this wonderful machine. It's not a giant powerhouse forest mulcher, but it does everything a property owner needs to maintain a forested property. I wish I would have found it sooner.
The Firminator is well built and functions well. I am having some trouble while planting mixed size seeds. Next time out I’ll try setting it so only the smaller seeds drop out the open it up for the larger seeds.
easy buying process and great communication. Mulcher works great, easily clears overgrown brush and even mulched a 5" thick mulberry tree fairly easily. running it off of my old 331 bobcat with no problem powering the drum at all. Only small issue which isn't a big deal is that the supplied hoses are about 16" too short to operate a full range of motion.
Over all built well. I like it is all cast iron and metal and not plastic. Had to modify fertilizer disc mount to fit correctly, nothing major, a little grinding. I modified the center link hitch point to accommodate my John Deere quick hitch. Have yet to plant with it but I’m sure it will work perfect. Love the grease fittings everywhere. Reminds me of the old farm equipment I grew up on, and still use periodically.
My firminator RT was delivered in good condition in ND. I will be using it next week. I have a 45 HP John Deere tractor that is supposed to lift 2000 lb but really struggles to lift this 6 foot firminator RT. I will just have to use in as a two pass operation for now.
I do wish there was a better operating manual for this unit. Maybe that is something you can work on.
I will give you an update once I start using it in a few days.
Great piece of equipment. Performs far better than I expected. One piece of advice - if property is significantly overgrown, consider the tractor attachment first to bring down the over growth and then switch to the UTV attachment to maintain property. No complaints worked perfectly.
Very pleased. Product was better than anticipated and is working well.
I expect the 2000lb feeders to last at least a decade based on my use with cattle.
If feeding wild game would likely last a lifetime with minimal maintenance.
seeds come out way to fast at lowest setting when planting alfalfa literally the only reason I bought it now I can't even use it and I can't return it so I'm stuck with it for the price you pay you would think it would work!
It’s built solid. It handles Field grass hip high pretty well. With the maintaining the field grass after the first cut, the pasture field is starting to look like a lawn. The 84 inch with the best thing to get for 8 acres. It’s best to order belts for back up in the event if the belts were to break. But overall, I like the product quality is good.
When I think of ripping it outdoors something else comes to mind, but I digress. This spreader is awesome. Works like a champ. The hopper is big enough to do my 1 acre lot for my applications. Just load once and go. I would highly recommend this spreader. It saves a ton of time and is a quality product.