Tree Shear for US Operators
TreeHugger Tree Shears – Power, Precision & Finnish Quality’
The Modern Standard in Forestry Attachments – Trusted in the USA
TreeHugger Tree Shears for excavators, skid steers, loaders, and telehandlers – ideal for fast tree felling, land clearing, and biomass collection. Boosts productivity while reducing labor and operational costs in forestry and land clearing tasks.
TreeHugger tree shear is a modern hydraulic attachment that cuts, grips, and handles trees or heavy vegetation in a single motion. Mounted on an excavator, skid steer, loader, or telehandler, it combines the strength of a grapple with the sharp precision of a cutting blade.
Ideal for contractors, landscapers, and forestry professionals, it delivers unmatched productivity and durability for demanding clearing projects.
Explore the full range of TreeHugger products below to find the right solution for your next project
TreeHugger Tree Shear for Your Excavator
TreeHugger tree shears cover excavators from 1.8 t to 20 t, ensuring a perfect match for compact, mid-range, and heavy-duty machines.
TH B8 tree shear
Excavators 1.8–5 t
Key features: eBoost®, 8 in cutting diameter
TH B10 Tree shear
Excavators 5–12 t
Key features: eBoost®, 10 in cutting diameter
TH B12-5 Tree Shear
Excavators 12–20 t
Key features: eBoost®, 12,5 in cutting diameter
TH R8 Tree Shear
Excavators: 3–5 t
Key features: 360° Rotation system, eBoost®, 8 in cutting diameter
TH R10 Tree shear
Excavators: 5–12 t
Key features: 360° Rotation system, eBoost®, 10 in cutting diameter
TH R12-5 Tree shear
Excavators: 12–20 t
Key features: 360° Rotation system, eBoost®, 12,5 in cutting diameter
TreeHugger Tree Shear for Your Skid Steer, Loader or Telehandler
TreeHugger tree shears cover loaders from 1.3 t to 21 t, and skid steers/telehandlers with a lift capacity of 992–2,870 lb, ensuring a perfect match for compact, mid-range, and heavy-duty machines.
TH R8X Tree Shear
Loaders: 1,3-2,5 t
Skid steer / Telehandler lift cap. 992 lbs
Key features: 360° Rotation system, eBoost®, 8 in cutting diameter
TH R10X Tree shear
Loaders: 3-6 t
Skid steer / Telehandler lift cap. 1984 lbs
Key features: 360° Rotation system, eBoost®, 10 in cutting diameter
TH R12-5X Tree shear
Loaders: 6-21 t
Skid steer / Telehandler lift cap. 2870 lbs
Key features: 360° Rotation system, eBoost®, 12,5 in cutting diameter
Compatible Accessories
Enhance your setup with Exator’s modular accessories:
Collector
increase work efficiency
Cable Control
wired operation
Felling Support
for large or leaning trees
Radio Control
wireless operation
The TreeHugger series by Exator is redefining this category worldwide.
Designed and manufactured in Finland, TreeHugger combines Nordic engineering with modern hydraulic intelligence — delivering more power, more speed, and less downtime for professionals who demand performance.
Built for reliability in the harshest environments, every TreeHugger shear features advanced eBoost® hydraulics, a durable frame, and optional 360° continuous rotation.
Why Choose TreeHugger Tree Shears
Faster cycles with integrated eBoost® hydraulic system
360° continuous rotation on R-Series models
Robust, low-maintenance frame for professional use
Dual-mode shear / grapple functionality
Designed and built in Finland – trusted worldwide
TreeHugger delivers the perfect balance of power, precision, and productivity — helping you cut more, consume less, and work smarter.