DymaxRail Tree and Brush Removal Attachments
DymaxRail Tree and Brush Removal Attachments help maintain vegetation alongside railway tracks and transit lines. Our tree and brush clearing products are designed to work with hydraulic excavators and backhoe loaders.
- Dymax Tree Shears are ideal for cutting large diameter trees.
- Dymax Vortexmax Brushcutters are the perfect attachment for cutting and mulching vegetation.
- Dymax Limb Shears will cut trees and limbs in hard-to-reach places.
Contact DymaxRail sales for more information on our tree and brush removal attachments.
Dymax Rotating Limb Tree Shear
The Dymax Rotating Limb Tree Shear for excavators, backhoe loaders and grapple trucks is extremely efficient in right of way maintenance for railroads and transits. With 180° of hydraulic rotation, these shears will adjust to the limb, making it the best attachment for shearing limbs and trees in hard to reach areas.
Dymax Rotating Limb Tree Shears are available in 8″ to 20″ capacities.
Dymax ExcavatorTree Shears
Dymax Excavator Tree Shears are available to fit excavators and backhoe loaders working in railway maintenance operations. Easily cut and remove all tree types, including hardwoods. Capacities range from 8 inch to 21 inch. Setup with the 60°, 97°, or 180° rotation system and cut trees in nearly any position. Contact DymaxRail for more information.
Dymax VortexMax Brushcutter
The Dymax VortexMax Brushcutter is the toughest brush cutter made for hydraulic excavators. With a 750 flywheel and 3 AR400 blades, the VortexMax destroys small trees and brush up to 8″ in diameter. Perfect for clearing overgrown brush alongside railroad tracks in remote locations.
Features
- Limb Shear with 180 degrees rotation system – or can be setup with no rotation for Tiltrotator couplers
- 180 degree rotation system
- HPX Tree Shears with dual grapples that securely cut and hold trees
- Replaceable cutting knives
- Dual grapples
- Optional rotation systems (60 or 180 degrees)
- VortexMax Brushcutter
- 60in 3 knife cutting disc with dual side discharge
Specifications
| HYDRAULIC LIMB TREE SHEARS | ||||
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| DX-TS-RLS-8in-HX-6T
Tree Shear-Limb Shear with 180 degrees rotation-8 inch cutting capacity-Hydraulic Excavator-6 Ton For fitting 5-6T Excavators STANDARD FEATURES: Bolted interface machine adapter with pins, 8 inch max capacity diameter (20cm), single knife bypass design, 4.0×8.0 hydraulic cylinder, 180 degree rotator positioner – pinion drive, 12V electro hydraulic diverter valve kit (includes switch, cable and fuse). Weight: 785 lbs |
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| DX-TS-RLS-10in-BL-10
Tree Shear-Limb Shear with 180 degrees rotation-10 inch cutting capacity-Backhoe Loader-Class 10 STANDARD FEATURES: Bolted interface machine adapter with pins, 10 inch max capacity diameter (30cm), single knife bypass design, 4.5×8 cylinder, 180 rotator positioner – pinion drive, electro hydraulic diverter valve kit to power rotator. Weight: 1,600 lbs |
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| DX-TS-RLS-10in-HX-8T
Tree Shear – Limb Shear with 180 degrees rotation – 10 inch cutting capacity – Hydraulic Excavator – 8 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: Bolted interface machine adapter with pins, 10 inch max capacity diameter (30cm), single knife bypass design, 4.5×8 cylinder, 180 rotator positioner – pinion drive, electro hydraulic diverter valve kit to power rotator. Weight: 1,600 lbs |
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| DX-TS-RLS-10inx360-GT-10
Tree Shear-Limb Shear with 180 degrees rotation-10 inches wide x 360 degrees rotation-Grapple Truck-Class 10 STANDARD FEATURES: Single pin crane adapter with Baltrotor 360 Rotator (DY122151 style) for crane dangling applications, 10 inch max capacity diameter (30cm), single knife bypass design, 4.50×8.00 cylinder. Weight: 840 lbs |
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| DX-TS-RLS-14in-HX-20T
Tree Shear – Limb Shear with 180 degrees rotation – 14 inch cutting capacity – Hydraulic Excavator – 20 Ton. For fitting 12T – 20T Excavators STANDARD FEATURES: Bolted interface machine adapter with pins, 14 inch max capacity diameter (36cm), single knife bypass design, 6.0×10 cylinder, 180 rotator positioner – pinion drive, electro hydraulic diverter valve kit to power rotator. Weight: 2,800 lbs |
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| DX-TS-RLS-20in-HX-36T
Tree Shear – Limb Shear with 180 degrees rotation – 20 inch cutting capacity – Hydraulic Excavator – 36 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: Bolted interface machine adapter with pins, 20 inch max capacity diameter (51cm), single knife bypass design, 8.0×16 cylinder, 180 rotator positioner – twin pinion drive, electro hydraulic diverter valve kit to power rotator. Weight: 5,800 lbs |
| HPX TREE SHEARS | ||||
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| DX-TS-FG-HPX10-BL-20
Tree Shear-Grapple-HPX Series 10 inch capacity-Backhoe Loader-Class 20 STANDARD FEATURES: 10 inch max capacity diameter (30cm), HPX frame group, 5/8 inch AR400 cutting knives, 4.0×10 cylinder, twin shear arms with dual grapples, chromed plated pivot pins and bushings, sequence valve standard, bolt 303 excavator head plate with adapter and pins. Weight: 1,600 lbs |
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| DX-TS-FG-HPX10-HX-8T
Tree Shear – Grapple – HPX Series 10 inch capacity – Hydraulic Excavator – 8 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: 10 inch max capacity diameter (30cm), HPX frame group, 5/8 inch AR400 cutting knives, 4.0×10 cylinders, twin shear arms with dual grapples, chromed plated pivot pins and bushings, sequence valve standard, Bolt 303 excavator head plate with adapter and pins. Weight: 1,600 lbs |
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| DX-TS-FG-HPX14-HX-12T
Tree Shear-Grapple-HPX Series 14 inch capacity-Hydraulic Excavator-12 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: 14 inch max capacity diameter (36cm), HPX frame group, 3/4 inch AR400 cutting knives, 5.0×10 cylinders, twin shear arms with dual grapples, chromed plated pivot pins and bushings, Bolt 303 excavator head plate with adapter and pins. Weight: 2,970 lbs |
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| DX-TS-FG-HPX16-HX-16T
Tree Shear-Grapple-HPX Series 16 inch capacity-Hydraulic Excavator-16 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: 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, bolt 303 excavator head plate with adapter and pins. Weight: 3,448 lbs |
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| DX-TS-FG-HPX18-HX-20T
Tree Shear – Grapple – HPX Series 18 inch capacity – Hydraulic Excavator – 20 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: 18 inch max capacity diameter (46cm), HPX frame group, 1.00 inch AR400 cutting knives, 6.0×16 cylinders, twin shear arms with dual grapples, chromed plated pivot pins and bushings, bolt 303 excavator head plate with adapter and pins. Weight: 5,160 lbs |
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| DX-TS-FG-HPX21-HX-25T
Tree Shear – Grapple – HPX Series 21 inch capacity – Hydraulic Excavator – 25 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: 21 inch max capacity diameter (51cm), HPX frame group, 1.25 inch AR400 cutting knives, 6.0×16 cylinders, twin shear arms with dual grapples, chromed plated pivot pins and bushings, bolt 303 excavator head plate with adapter and pins. Weight: 6,280 lbs |
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| 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, chromed plated pivot pins and bushings, bolt 303 excavator head plate with adapter and pins. Weight: 875 lbs |
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| DX-TS-FGT-HPX10x180-HX-12T
Tree Shear-Grapple + Tilt-HPX Series 10 inch capacity x 180 degrees-Hydraulic Excavator-12 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: 10 inch max capacity diameter (30cm), HPX frame group, 5/8 inch AR400 cutting knives, 4.0×10.0 cylinders, 180 degree rotation system (total), twin shear arms with dual grapples, chromed plated pivot pins and bushings, sequence valve standard, bolt 303 excavator head plate with adapter and pins. Weight: 2,210 lbs |
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| DX-TS-FGT-HPX12x60-HX-12T
Tree Shear-Grapple + Tilt-HPX Series 12 inch capacity x 60 degrees-Hydraulic Excavator-12 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: 12 inch max capacity diameter (31cm), HPX frame group, 60 degree rotator – cylinder driven with slew ring, 3/4 inch AR400 cutting knives, 5.0×10 cylinders, twin shear arms with dual grapples, chromed plated pivot pins and bushings, bolt 303 excavator head plate with adapter and pins. Weight: 3,020 lbs |
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| DX-TS-FGT-HPX14x60-HX-12T
Tree Shear – Grapple + Tilt – HPX Series 14 inch capacity x 60 degrees – Hydraulic Excavator – 12 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: 14 inch max capacity diameter (36cm), HPX frame group, 60 degree rotator – cylinder driven with slew ring, 3/4 inch AR400 cutting knives, 5.0×10 cylinders, twin shear arms with dual grapples, chromed plated pivot pins and bushings, bolted excavator head plate with adapter and pins. Weight: 3,300 lbs |
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| DX-TS-FGT-HPX16x60-HX-16T
Tree Shear – Grapple + Tilt – HPX Series 16 inch capacity x 60 degrees – Hydraulic Excavator – 16 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: 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, chromed plated pivot pins and bushings, bolted excavator head plate with adapter and pins. Weight: 4,200 lbs |
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| DX-TS-FGT-HPX16x97-HX-16T
Tree Shear-Grapple + Tilt-HPX Series 16 inch capacity x 97 degrees-Hydraulic Excavator-16 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: 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, chromed plated pivot pins and bushings, bolted excavator head plate with adapter and pins. Weight: 4,330 lbs |
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| DX-TS-FGT-HPX21x60-HX-25T
Tree Shear – Grapple + Tilt – HPX Series 21 inch capacity x 60 degrees – Hydraulic Excavator – 25 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: 21 inch max capacity diameter (51cm), HPX frame group, 60 degree rotator – cylinder driven with slew ring, 1.0 inch AR400 cutting knives, 6.0×16 cylinders, twin shear arms with dual grapples, chromed plated pivot pins and bushings, bolted excavator head plate with adapter and pins. Weight: 6,850 lbs |
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| DX-TS-FGT-HPX21x97-HX-30T
Tree Shear-Grapple + Tilt-HPX Series 21 inch cut capacity x 97 degrees total rotation-Hydraulic Excavator-30 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: 21 inch max capacity diameter (51cm), HPX frame group, 97 degree rotator – twin cylinder driven with slew ring, rotates left and right 48.5 degrees, 1.25 inch AR400 cutting knives DY50705, 6.0×16 cylinders, twin shear arms with dual grapples, chromed plated pivot pins and bushings, bolted excavator head plate with adapter and pins. Weight: 7,450 lbs |
| VORTEXMAX ROTARY BRUSHCUTTER | ||||
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| DX-VT-MAX-60in-HX-20T
Vortex – Max – 60 inches wide – Hydraulic Excavator – 20 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: HD flywheel, (3X) AR400 cutting knives, 60 inches cutting width, up to 8 inch diameter capacity + mulching, Dymax Bolt 303 pattern. Machine adapter sold separately. Weight: 2,850 lbs |
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Please contact Dymax sales for custom solutions 1-800-530-5407.
Hydraulic Requirements
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| Model Code Hydraulic Requirements |
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| DX-TS-RLS-8in-HX-6T
Your machine will require the following circuits for operation. CIRCUIT1 – Shear CIRCUIT2 – Rotator 180 deg, NOT SUPPLIED: Jumper hose lines. |
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| DX-TS-RLS-10in-BL-10
Your machine will require the following circuits for operation. CIRCUIT1 – Shear CIRCUIT2 – Rotator 180 deg, NOT SUPPLIED: Jumper hose lines. |
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| DX-TS-RLS-10in-HX-8T
Your machine will require the following circuits for operation. CIRCUIT1 – Shear CIRCUIT2 – Rotator 180 deg, NOT SUPPLIED: Jumper hose lines. |
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| DX-TS-RLS-10inx360-GT-10
Your machine will require the following circuits for operation. CIRCUIT1 – Shear CIRCUIT2 – Rotator 360 degree NOT SUPPLIED: Jumper hose lines. SPECIAL NOTE: If your machine only has 1 auxiliary circuit, we can quote and provide a secondary solution which is an electro-hydraulic valve to divert oil from the primary auxiliary function to power the rotator. |
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| DX-TS-RLS-14in-HX-20T
Your machine will require the following circuits for operation. CIRCUIT1 – Shear CIRCUIT2 – Rotator 180 deg, NOT SUPPLIED: Jumper hose lines. |
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| DX-TS-RLS-20in-HX-36T
Your machine will require the following circuits for operation. CIRCUIT1 – Shear CIRCUIT2 – Rotator 180 deg, NOT SUPPLIED: Jumper hose lines. |
| HPX TREE SHEARS | ||||
| Model Code Description Weight |
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| DX-TS-FG-HPX10-BL-20
Your machine will require the following circuits for operation. CIRCUIT1 – Shear/Grapple NOT SUPPLIED: Not provided with lines to the machine auxiliaries. |
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| DX-TS-FG-HPX10-HX-8T
Your machine will require the following circuits for operation. CIRCUIT1 – Shear/Grapple NOT SUPPLIED: Not provided with lines to the machine auxiliaries. |
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| DX-TS-FG-HPX14-HX-12T
Your machine will require the following circuits for operation. CIRCUIT1 – Shear/Grapple NOT SUPPLIED: Not provided with lines to the machine auxiliaries. |
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| DX-TS-FG-HPX16-HX-16T
Your Machine will require a standard auxiliary for operation. CIRCUIT 1 – Shear/Grapple NOT SUPPLIED: Not provided with lines to the machine auxiliaries. |
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| DX-TS-FG-HPX18-HX-20T
Your Machine will require a standard auxiliary for operation.
CIRCUIT 1 – Shear/Grapple NOT SUPPLIED: Not provided with lines to the machine auxiliaries. |
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| DX-TS-FG-HPX21-HX-25T
Your Machine will require a standard auxiliary for operation. CIRCUIT 1 – Shear/Grapple NOT SUPPLIED: Not provided with lines to the machine auxiliaries. |
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| DX-TS-FG-HPX8-HX-5T
Your machine will require the following circuits for operation. CIRCUIT1 – Shear/Grapple NOT SUPPLIED: Not provided with jumper hose lines |
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| DX-TS-FGT-HPX10x180-HX-12T
Your machine will require the following 2x circuits for operation. If your machine only 1 auxiliary circuit, please contact Dymax for pricing on electro hydraulic directional valves to power the rotate circuit. CIRCUIT1 – Shear/Grapple CIRCUIT2 – Rotator Gear Drive 180 – NOT SUPPLIED: Not provided with lines to the machine auxiliaries. |
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| DX-TS-FGT-HPX12x60-HX-12T
Your machine will require the following 2x circuits for operation. If your machine only 1 auxiliary circuit please contact Dymax for pricing on electro hydraulic directional valves to power the rotate circuit. CIRCUIT1 – Shear/Grapple CIRCUIT2 – Rotator, Cylinder Drive 60 – NOT SUPPLIED: Not provided with jumper hose lines |
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| DX-TS-FGT-HPX14x60-HX-12T
Your machine will require the following 2x circuits for operation. If your machine only 1 auxiliary circuit please contact Dymax for pricing on electro hydraulic directional valves to power the rotate circuit. CIRCUIT1 – Shear/Grapple CIRCUIT2 – Rotator, Cylinder Drive 60 – NOT SUPPLIED: Not provided with jumper hose lines |
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| DX-TS-FGT-HPX16x60-HX-16T
Your machine will require the following 2x circuits for operation. If your machine only 1 auxiliary circuit please contact Dymax for pricing on electro hydraulic directional valves to power the rotate circuit. CIRCUIT1 – Shear/Grapple CIRCUIT2 – Rotator, Cylinder Drive 60 NOT SUPPLIED: Not provided with jumper hose lines |
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| DX-TS-FGT-HPX16x97-HX-16T
Your machine will require the following 2x circuits for operation. If your machine only 1 auxiliary circuit please contact Dymax for pricing on electro hydraulic directional valves to power the rotate circuit. CIRCUIT1 – Shear/Grapple CIRCUIT2 – Rotator, Cylinder Drive 60 NOT SUPPLIED: Not provided with jumper hose lines |
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| DX-TS-FGT-HPX21x60-HX-25T
Your machine will require the following 2x circuits for operation. If your machine only 1 auxiliary circuit please contact Dymax for pricing on electro hydraulic directional valves to power the rotate circuit. CIRCUIT1 – Shear/Grapple, Type Two Way, CIRCUIT2 – Rotator, Gear Drive 180 NOT SUPPLIED: Not provided with jumper hose lines |
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| DX-TS-FGT-HPX21x97-HX-30T
Your machine will require the following 2x circuits for operation. If your machine only 1 auxiliary circuit please contact Dymax for pricing on electro hydraulic directional valves to power the rotate circuit. CIRCUIT1 – Shear/Grapple CIRCUIT2 – Rotator, Cylinder Drive 60 NOT SUPPLIED: Not provided with jumper hose lines |
| VORTEXMAX ROTARY BRUSHCUTTER | ||||
| Model Code Description Weight |
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| DX-VT-MAX-60in-HX-20T
CIRCUIT1 – Motor NOT SUPPLIED: |
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Please contact Dymax sales for custom solutions 1-800-530-5407.
