Dymax HPX16 Excavator Tree Shear
FOR 16-23 TON MID to LARGE EXCAVATORS
The HPX16 is a powerful tree shear attachment for excavators that is used for taking down the toughest trees on the planet. An excellent choice for any land clearing contractor or land management operator. The HPX16 is available for medium to large excavators and delivers up to 70 tons of shearing force. With a maximum cut capacity of 16 inches (41cm) the HPX16 can easily cut trees of all types including hardwoods. Like most Dymax Excavator Tree Shears the HPX16 features continuous blade and arm support during the cut to increase durability and performance.
APPLICATIONS
- Tree Harvesting for pulp and paper applications
- Biomass harvesting
- General land clearing and site cleanup
- Roadside and Transmission Utility line right-of-way clearing
- Railway right of way clearing
- Hazardous fuels reduction on forested lands
- Plantation thinning and harvesting for Eucalyptus and Acacia
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Cut up to 16-inch diameter hardwoods
- Continuous blade support during the cutting process
- Strong and durable grapples enable operators to place sheared trees into collection piles
- High strength steel cutting arms with bolt-on replaceable cutting knives
- Bolted head plate for changing machine connections
- Heavy duty chrome plated shear arm pivot pin with replaceable bushings and seals
- 70 tons of shearing force
OPTIONS AVAILABLE
- 60-degree rotator makes it possible to adjust to the tree with the machine sitting on uneven ground
- 97 degree rotator makes it possible to adjust to the tree with the machine sitting on uneven ground
- Electro-hydraulic valve with an electrical switch kit for rotation is priced separately. If you only have (1) circuit, please visit with your Dymax sales representative.
- Spring loaded bunch & gathering arm for multi-stem clearing applications (DX-TS-FB models only)
SPECIFICATIONS
| SPECIFICATIONS HPX16 | ||||
| Model Code | Description | Excavator Machines | Weight lbs / kg | # of Auxiliary Circuits Required |
| DX-TS-FG-HPX16-HX-16T | Tree Shear – Forestry Grapple – HPX16 – Excavator – 16 ton • 16 inch max capacity diameter (41 cm) • HPX frame group • 3/4 inch AR400 cutting knives • 5.0×13 cylinders • Twin shear arms with dual grapples • Chromed plated pivot pins and bushings • Bolted excavator head plate with adapter and pins |
Made to fit Case-160 Caterpillar-315 Komatsu-PC160 Caterpillar-316 Volvo-EW160 Volvo-EW170 Volvo-EC160 Liebherr-916 and other popular brands in class. | 3448 / 1564 | 1 |
| DX-TS-FG-HPX16-HX-18T | Tree Shear – Forestry Grapple – HPX16 – Excavator – 18 ton • 16 inch max capacity diameter (41 cm) • HPX frame group • 3/4 inch AR400 cutting knives • 5.0×13 cylinders • Twin shear arms with dual grapples • Chromed plated pivot pins and bushings • Bolted excavator head plate with adapter and pins |
Made to fit Caterpillar-318, M318, Komatsu PC170 and other popular brands in class. | 3698 / 1678 | 1 |
| DX-TS-FG-HPX16-HX-20T | Tree Shear – Forestry Grapple – HPX16 – Excavator – 20 ton • 16 inch max capacity diameter (41 cm) • HPX frame group • 3/4 inch AR400 cutting knives • 5.0×13 cylinders • Twin shear arms with dual grapples • Chromed plated pivot pins and bushings • Bolted excavator head plate with adapter and pins |
Made to fit Case-210 Case-225 Hitachi-220 Hyundai-235 Komatsu-PC200 Volvo-EW210 Caterpillar-320 Volvo-EW200 Volvo-EW220 Komatsu-PC228 Caterpillar-321 Volvo-EC200 Volvo-EC220 Volvo-EW230 | 3698 / 1678 | 1 |
| DX-TS-FB-HPX16-HX-16T (Bunch Arm) |
Tree Shear – Forestry Bunching Grapple – HPX16 – Excavator – 16 ton • 16 inch max capacity diameter (41 cm) • Bunch arm with spring and Electro-hydraulic valve kit • HPX frame group • 3/4 inch AR400 cutting knives • 5.0×13 cylinders • Twin shear arms with dual grapples • Chromed plated pivot pins and bushings • Bolted excavator head plate with adapter and pins |
Made to fit Case-160 Caterpillar-315 Komatsu-PC160 Caterpillar-316 Volvo-EW160 Volvo-EW170 Volvo-EC160 Liebherr-916 and other popular brands in class. | 3748 / 1700 | 1 (includes valve for operating bunch/gathering arm) |
| Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. All weights listed are with the relevant top adapter plate with pins for fitting conventional pin grab coupler. For special application hookups please note that weight may be subject to change.
Base reference styles no rotation model – 7170D |
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| ROTATION MODELS HPX16 | ||||
| Model Code | Description | Excavator Machines | Weight lbs / kg | # of Auxiliary Circuits Required |
| DX-TS-FGT-HPX16x60-HX-16T | Tree Shear – Forestry Grapple – HPX16 x 60° rotation – Excavator – 16 ton • 16 inch max capacity diameter (41cm) • HPX frame group • 60 degree rotator; cylinder driven with slew ring • 3/4 inch AR400 cutting knives • 5.0×13 cylinders • Twin shear arms with dual grapples • Chrome plated pivot pins and bushings • Bolted excavator head plate with adapter and pins |
Made to fit Case-160 Caterpillar-315 Komatsu-PC160 Caterpillar-316 Volvo-EW160 Volvo-EW170 Volvo-EC160 Liebherr-916 and other popular brands in class. | 4200 / 1905 | 2 |
| DX-TS-FGT-HPX16x60-HX-18T | Tree Shear – Forestry Grapple – HPX16 x 60° rotation – Excavator – 18 ton • 16 inch max capacity diameter (41cm) • HPX frame group • 60 degree rotator; cylinder driven with slew ring • 3/4 inch AR400 cutting knives • 5.0×13 cylinders • Twin shear arms with dual grapples • Chrome plated pivot pins and bushings • Bolted excavator head plate with adapter and pins |
Made to fit Caterpillar-318, M318, Komatsu PC170 and other popular brands in class. | 4200 / 1905 | 2 |
| DX-TS-FGT-HPX16x97-HX-20T | Tree Shear – Forestry Grapple – HPX16 x 97° rotation – Excavator – 20 ton • 16 inch max capacity diameter (41cm) • HPX frame group • 97 degree rotator; cylinder driven with slew ring • 3/4 inch AR400 cutting knives • 5.0×13 cylinders • Twin shear arms with dual grapples • Chrome plated pivot pins and bushings • Bolted excavator head plate with adapter and pins |
Made to fit Case-210 Case-225 Hitachi-220 Hyundai-235 Komatsu-PC200 Volvo-EW210 Caterpillar-320 Volvo-EW200 Volvo-EW220 Komatsu-PC228 Caterpillar-321 Volvo-EC200 Volvo-EC220 Volvo-EW230 | 4500 / 2041 | 2 |
| Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. All weights listed are with the relevant top adapter plate with pins for fitting conventional pin grab coupler. For special application hookups please note that weight may be subject to change.
Base reference style 60° rotation model – 7055D |
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HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS
| Model Code | Primary Circuit (Shear) | Primary Circuit Flow (Shear) | Rotation circuit requirements | Bunch Arm requirements |
| DX-TS-FG-HPX16-HX-16T | Two-way flow | Flow 20-35 GPM @ 3,600-4,000 psi | ||
| DX-TS-FG-HPX16-HX-18T | Two-way flow | Flow 20-35 GPM @ 3,600-4,000 psi | ||
| DX-TS-FG-HPX16-HX-18T | Two-way flow | Flow 20-35 GPM @ 3,600-4,000 psi | ||
| DX-TS-FB-HPX16-HX-16T (Electro valve provided for buncher) | Two-way flow | Flow 20-35 GPM @ 3,600-4,000 psi | Electro-hydraulic valve mounted on shear. Requires installation of cable kit and switch for operation. Installation time – 1 day. | |
| DX-TS-FG-HPX16x60-HX-18T | Two-way flow | Flow 20-35 GPM @ 3,600-4,000 psi | Two-way Flow 8-12 GPM @ 3,000 psi | |
| DX-TS-FG-HPX16x97-HX-20T | Two-way flow | Flow 20-35 GPM @ 3,600-4,000 psi | Two-way Flow 8-12 GPM @ 3,000 psi | |
| Not provided with jumper hoses to the excavator hydraulic lines. | ||||
