Dymax HPX8 excavator tree shear for 5–6 ton compact excavators (8-inch capacity)

HPX8 Dymax Excavator Tree Shear

FOR 5-6 TON COMPACT HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS – 8″ CUT CAPACITY

If you are needing to clear land with trees or mixed vegetation, or maybe you need to process some firewood, then look no further than the Dymax HPX8 high-performance tree shear. Available for compact excavators, this little guy makes quick work of hardwoods up to 8 inches in diameter. Each model is equipped with a single grapple to safely bring down trees, allowing operators to place them into collective piles.

We’ve had Dymax tree shears for more than 15 years. It’s a fine piece of equipment. Durability. Labor saving. Brings safety to our operation.”

– J.D. King, County Engineer

APPLICATIONS

  • Excellent for firewood processing
  • General land clearing and site cleanup in congested areas
  • Municipality applications for trimming trees and pruning limbs

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Cut up to 8-inch diameter hardwoods
  • A compact, robust design to work in congested workspaces
  • A single grapple allows operators to place trees into collective piles
  • Solid steel cutting arms with bolt-on replaceable cutting knives
  • Heavy duty chrome plated shear arm pivot pin with replaceable bushings and seals
  • Ground-level cutting to reduce stump intrusion

OPTIONS AVAILABLE

  • Grapple load check circuit
  • Rotator systems
  • Custom design solutions

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Code
Description
Weight (lbs)
DX-TS-FG-HPX8-HX-5T

Tree Shear-Grapple-HPX Series 8 inch capacity-Hydraulic Excavator-5 Ton

STANDARD FEATURES: 

– 8 inch max capacity diameter (20cm) 

– HPX frame group 

– 1/2 inch AR400 cutting knives 

– 4.0×8.0 cylinder 

– Twin shear arms with single grapple 

– Chrome-plated pivot pins and bushings 

– Bolt 303 excavator head plate with adapter and pins

OPTIONS:

– Grapple load check circuit

– Rotator systems if not quoted

– Custom design solutions

WEIGHT: 875 lbs

DX-TS-FG-HPX8-HX-6T

Tree Shear-Grapple-HPX Series 8-inch capacity-Hydraulic Excavator-6 Ton

STANDARD FEATURES: 

– 8 inch max capacity diameter (20cm) 

– HPX frame group 

– 1/2 inch AR400 cutting knives 

– 4.0×8.0 cylinder 

– Twin shear arms with single grapple 

– Chrome-plated pivot pins and bushings 

– Bolt 303 excavator head plate with adapter and pins

OPTIONS:

– Grapple load check circuit

– Rotator systems if not quoted

– Custom design solutions

WEIGHT: 875 lbs

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS
Your machine will require the following circuits for operation.

CIRCUIT1 – Shear/Grapple 

Type Two Way

GPM (min/max) 10-20, PSI (max) 3,000

NOT SUPPLIED: Not provided with jumper hose lines

FAQ’S

The HPX8 is built for 5–6 ton compact hydraulic excavators.

Up to 8 inches (20 cm).

Yes. Each HPX shear uses grapples to maintain control of the tree so the operator can place it safely. The HPX8 has a single grapple configuration.

It depends on the model and whether you have rotation. Generally, the range for HPX8 is 10–20 GPM, max 3,000 PSI (single circuit).

HPX8 rotation systems are an option, depending on your machine type and configuration. Contact the Dymax Inc sales team for more information.