14” ranch axe tree shear
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14” ranch axe tree shear
DYMAX WORK TOOLS TABLE OF CONTENTS HISTORY...............................................................................................................................................................................3 TREE SHEARS FOR EXCAVATORS.............................................................................................................................4-5 CONTRACTOR SERIES GRAPPLE SHEARS..................................................................................................................6 180° ROTATION LIMB SHEARS......................................................................................................................................7 14” TIMBERWOLF TREE SHEARS...................................................................................................................................8 14” RANCH AXE TREE SHEARS......................................................................................................................................9 20” RANCH AXE TREE SHEARS................................................................................................................................... 10 TREE SAW.......................................................................................................................................................................... 11 VORTEX BRUSHCUTTER............................................................................................................................................... 12 VORTEXMAX BRUSHCUTTER..................................................................................................................................... 13 HEAVY DUTY ROCK AND ROOT RAKES.................................................................................................................. 14 REFUSE GRAPPLE RAKES............................................................................................................................................. 15 STAY IN THE LOOP Dymax products are proudly built in the United States. 2 Sign up for the Dymax Inc. newsletter, and keep up to date with the latest news. Subscribe online at www.dymaxinc.com/news DYMAX Inc. Toll Free: 800.530.5407 (USA/CAN) Office: +1.785.456.2081 Fax: +1.785.456.8328 402 Miller Drive Wamego, KS 66547 USA www.DYMAXINC.com [email protected] A leader in the forest industry. A 2012 study conducted by researchers at the University of Melbourne identified shears, such as Dymax Tree shears, as the low maintenance, low fire risk, and highly productive choice for harvesting. Tree shears can recover more volume and value per hectare than other types of feller-buncher heads through lower stump heights and lack of saw kerf.* It’s no wonder that Dymax’s forestry work tools are at work in North America, Europe, South America, Southeast Asia, India, Australia and New Zealand, and in places as remote as the plains of West Texas and the far reaches of South Africa. Dymax work tools are the definition of quality and productivity. * For more information about the University of Melbourne study, visit www.crcforestry.com.au Specifications and design subject to change without notice 3 DYMAX WORK TOOLS TREE SHEARS FOR EXCAVATORS OVERVIEW A Dymax Excavator Tree Shear is the perfect tool for forest utility work, hazardous fuel removal from forest lands, plantation thinning of acacia and eucalyptus, biomass fuels production and trimming limbs and trees for roadside maintenance and site development or alongside railroad tracks. In plantation thinning operations of Acacia and Eucalyptus a Dymax Excavator Tree Shear can average between 100 to 180 trees per hour cutting rates and produce more volume of wood than competing models. Cutting rates are subject to tree spacing, operators, and terrain. FEATURES • Bolt on replaceable AR400 razor sharp cutting knives yield up to 1,000 hours of performance and are easily sharpened when worn. All cutting knives are adjustable. • Heavy duty cylinder rams with guarded lines. • Two fabricated steel grapple arms secure trees to control felling and are powered by two (2) cylinder rams. • Heavy duty blade carrier shear arms feature oversized chrome plated pivot pins with replaceable bushings. • Bolt on guards protect hose lines and all hoses are wrapped with protective covering. • Optional 60° hydraulic tilt left and right OPTIONAL BUNCHING ARM Options include a bunching arm gatherer that cuts multiple stems in specific operations. Optional single bunching arm available for 14in, 16in and 18in models. 4 DYMAX Inc. Toll Free: 800.530.5407 (USA/CAN) Office: +1.785.456.2081 Fax: +1.785.456.8328 402 Miller Drive Wamego, KS 66547 USA www.DYMAXINC.com [email protected] Optional hydraulic tilt interface provides up to 60 degrees of tilting performance left and right, allowing operators to adjust during cutting and placement. Machine Size Model No. Description Weight (lbs) No Tilt Optional Hydraulic Tilt Weight (lb) With Tilt 12T/18T DX-TS-FG-12in-HX Tree Shear - Grapple - 12 in (30cm) Max Shearing Capacity - Hydraulic Excavator 2,000 Yes; 60° 2,600 14T/20T DX-TS-FG-14in-HX Tree Shear - Grapple - 14 in (36cm) Max Shearing Capacity - Hydraulic Excavator 2,600 Yes; 60° 3,200 15T/25T DX-TS-FG-16in-HX Tree Shear - Grapple - 16 in (41cm) Max Shearing Capacity - Hydraulic Excavator 2,800 Yes; 60° 3,400 20T/30T DX-TS-FG-18in-HX Tree Shear - Grapple - 18 in (46cm) Max Shearing Capacity - Hydraulic Excavator 4,700 Yes; 60° 5,600 22T/36T DX-TS-FG-20in-HX Tree Shear - Grapple - 20 in (51cm) Max Shearing Capacity - Hydraulic Excavator 5,300 Yes, 60° 6,100 14T/20T DX-TS-FB-14in-HX Tree Shear - Bunching - 14 in (36cm) Max Shearing Capacity - Hydraulic Excavator 2,900 Yes; 60° 3,450 15T/25T DX-TS-FB-16in-HX Tree Shear - Bunching - 16 in (41cm) Max Shearing Capacity - Hydraulic Excavator 3,100 Yes; 60° 3,700 25T/30T DX-TS-FB-18in-HX Tree Shear - Bunching - 18 in (46cm) Max Shearing Capacity - Hydraulic Excavator 5,600 Yes; 60° 6,500 Specifications and design subject to change without notice 5 DYMAX WORK TOOLS 14” GRAPPLE SHEARS - CONTRACTOR SERIES FOR 14-20 TON EXCAVATORS OVERVIEW The Dymax 14” Contractor Series Tree Shear is ideal for maintaining ditches around highways and county roads, as well as other utility clearing operations. Available to pin direct to stick linkage or can be tailored to fit pin grabber type couplers. Backed by a 1 year, 1,000 hour warranty. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS • Solid cast shear arms are 50% stronger than competing products. • Equipped with replaceable 1” thick razor sharp AR400 knives. • 3” chrome plated pivot pins with replaceable bushings and dirt seals. • Two 5” power cylinders with 3” chrome plated rods and guarded hardline deliver more shearing power compared to single cylinder models. • Includes sequence valve allowing grapples to secure the tree prior to shearing, giving the operator full control. • Max pressure 3,200 psi. Model # Description DX-TS-DGCS-14in-HX Tree Shear - Double Grapple - 14in max shearing diameter - Hydraulic Excavator Weight Weight lb kg 2,500 1,134 Machine requires auxiliary bi directional circuit set at 20-25 GPM flow rate and 3200 psi max system pressure 6 DYMAX Inc. Toll Free: 800.530.5407 (USA/CAN) Office: +1.785.456.2081 Fax: +1.785.456.8328 402 Miller Drive Wamego, KS 66547 USA www.DYMAXINC.com [email protected] 180° ROTATION LIMB SHEARS - 6-14” (16-36cm) OVERVIEW Dymax 180° Rotation Limb Shears for excavators are ideal for 5 -25T excavators. A sleek narrow frame design allows these shears to maneuver in tight, hard-to-reach locations. With 180° of hydraulic rotation your machine can reach any limb, anytime. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS • 6” (16cm), 10” (25cm), 14” (36cm) cut capacity models available. • AR400 machined cutting knife system. • 180° hydraulic rotation, 90° left and right. • Provided with electro-hydraulic diverter valve kit. DX-TS-RLS-6in-HX Model 6in (16cm) model for 5-8T excavators 3,000psi cylinder ram. DX-TS-RLS-10in-HX Model 10in (25cm) model for 11-14T excavators DX-TS-RLS-14in-HX Model 14in (36cm) model for 15-20T excavators 4,500 psi cylinder ram. Weight Weight lb kg Model # Description/Max Shearing Diameter (in - cm) DX-TS-RLS-6in-HX Tree Shear, Limb Shear, 180° rotation (6in - 15.24cm) 540 245 DX-TS-RLS-10in-HX Tree Shear, Limb Shear, 180° rotation (10in - 25.40cm) 1,200 544 DX-TS-RLS-14in-HX Tree Shear, Limb Shear, 180° rotation (14in - 35.56cm) 2,100 953 Models require bi-directional (two-way) flow valve arrangement and lines group on excavator main pump. Dymax provides an electro-hydraulic diverter valve kit for operating the rotation positioning. The electro-hydraulic diverter valve kit requires installation of wire, switch, and fuse. Dymax Limb Shears feature bolt on top assemblies allowing for interchangability between various machine manufacturers and sizes. Specifications and design subject to change without notice 7 DYMAX WORK TOOLS 14” TIMBERWOLF FORESTRY TREE SHEARS FOR SKID STEER LOADERS OVERVIEW Available in grapple and bunching models, the Dymax 14” Forestry Timberwolf Tree Shears for skid steers are the best choice for forest harvesting shears. Sharp, 3/4” AR400 milled knife edges cut through trees with ease. Blade adjustment and replacement is simple and easy. The Dymax Timberwolf hydraulic system features larger lines, reduced pressure loss and a larger rod diameter in the shear cylinder. Hoses are routed internally and are protected from the abusive elements inherent in tree shearing operations. These integrated elements of the hydraulic system yield a 33% increase in shear speed, making the Timberwolf the fastest shear available today. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS • Each model features dual grapple arms that secure the tree prior to cutting. • Heavy duty cylinders provide superior life and feature guarded hardlines for added protection. • Shear blade is made from 0.75” AR400 high tensile steel, and can achieve up to 2,500 hours of use if maintained properly. Grapple Tree Shear Bunching Tree Shear DX-TS-FG-14in-SS-USS DX-TS-FB-14in-SS-USS 2,150 (976) 2,250 (1,020) Height (in.) 58” 66” Width at shear arms (in.) 72” 72” Overall depth (in.) 64” 64” Model No. Weight lb (kg) Shear blade material 3/4" AR400 - bolt on replaceable milled knife Tower Material A-572 Max Pressure 3,000 psi. Flow Rates (min-max) - 15-30 gpm. Hydraulics Connections 8 Includes hoses to machine lines with standard flow, quick disconnects (flat face couplings). Provided w/ electro-hydraulic diverter valve kit. Includes hoses to machine lines with standard flow, quick disconnects (flat face couplings). DYMAX Inc. Toll Free: 800.530.5407 (USA/CAN) Office: +1.785.456.2081 Fax: +1.785.456.8328 402 Miller Drive Wamego, KS 66547 USA www.DYMAXINC.com [email protected] 14” RANCH AXE TREE SHEAR FOR SKID STEER LOADERS OVERVIEW The Dymax 14” Ranch Axe Tree Shear for skid steer loaders is the ideal tool for general land clearing. Designed for general land clearing where materials are no more than 14 inches in diameter, Dymax 14” Ranch Axe Tree Shears feature solid cast shearing arms that deliver 60% stronger performance compared to competing products. Dymax 14” Ranch Axe Tree Shears are available with two different styles of shear arms. These are the standard arm and extended arm design. Standard shear arms are ideal for hardwood shearing applications, while open-end extended shear arms are suited for softwood species like cedar trees. Base Model Brush Rack w/ Standard Shear Arm w/ Extended Shear Arm Pushbar FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS • Designed for machines with a minimum of 1,850 lbs of operating capacity, minimum flow rate of 15 gpm. (Single arm grapple model requires machines to have 2,250 lbs of operating capacity.) • Shearing cylinder is rated at 4,500 psi. Equipped with guarded hardlines to improve hose protection. • All units are equipped with universal mount skid steer coupler hooks to work with most new model skid steer loaders. Tree shears are provided with standard flow flat face couplings. • Options include pushbar, brushguard, single arm grapple. • Optional 5 gallon sprayer kit system available to prevent regrowth. Dimensions Ranch Axe Tree Shear Pushbar Model Brushguard Model Single Grapple Model Standard Cast Arm Model No. DX-TS-LC-14in-SS-USS DX-TS-LCPB-14in-SS-USS DX-TS-LCBR-14in-SS-USS DX-TS-SGG-14in-SS-USS Extended Arm Model No. DX-TS-LC-14in.EXT-SS-USS Weight lb (kg) DX-TS-LCPB-14in.EXT-SS-USS DX-TS-LCBR-14in.EXT-SS-USS DX-TS-SGG-14in.EXT-SS-USS 1,630 (740) 1,740 (789) 1,820 (825) 1,950 (884) Height (in.) 23.25" 38.00" 45.00" 45.00" Width at shear arms (in.) 66.00" 66.00" 66.00" 66.00" Overall depth (in.) 40.00" 40.00" 40.00" 40.00" Shear blade material 3/4" AR400 - bolt on replaceable milled knife Specifications and design subject to change without notice 9 DYMAX WORK TOOLS 20” RANCH AXE TREE SHEAR FOR SKID STEER LOADERS OVERVIEW The Dymax 20” Skid Steer Tree Shear is the premier tree shear available today for skid steer loaders working in pasture cleanup throughout Texas. Ideally suited for cutting moisture hogging cedar and juniper trees, the Dymax 20” Ranch Axe is built to last. With a design based upon proven technology and years of experience, these rugged and dependable tools provide thousands of hours of effective pasture reclamation. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS • Near ground level cutting. • Single bevel shear blades are easily replaced when worn. • Shear blades are comprised of high tensile steel. • Heavy duty, box weld constructed shearing arms. • Extremely powerful 6” shearing cylinders. • Convenient and well protected hose routing. • Brush guard assembly. • 3” chrome plated pivot pins and replaceable bearings. Model # Height Width Depth (in.) (in.) (in.) Description DX-TS-LCBR-20in-SS-USS 20” Ranch Axe Tree Shear 40.25” 82.72” 40.00” Shear blade material 1” AR400 Steel Single-Bevel Blade Weight Weight lb kg 1,900 862 Machine Requirements (Provided with set of jumper hoses with quick disconnects to standard flow lines connection.) Operating Capacity 2,100 (minimum) Hydraulic Flow Requirement (gpm) 17 (minimum) Hydraulic Pressure Requirement (psi) 3,000 (maximum) Cylinder DX-TS-LCBR-20in-SS-USS 10 Rod (in.) Bore (in.) Stroke (in.) 3.00” 6.00” 12.00” DYMAX Inc. Toll Free: 800.530.5407 (USA/CAN) Office: +1.785.456.2081 Fax: +1.785.456.8328 402 Miller Drive Wamego, KS 66547 USA www.DYMAXINC.com [email protected] TREE SAWS FOR SKID STEER LOADERS OVERVIEW The Dymax Tree Saw is the best engineered, toughest tree saw on the market. Backed by outstanding service and support, the Dymax Tree Saw delivers a high speed, power packed performance that spins circles around the competition. These tree saws for skid steers are available as fixed boom or swing boom models. Fixed boom models are available in standard flow or high flow. Swing boom models are only available for high flow machines. Dymax Tree Saws feature replaceable bolt-on carbide teeth, which are guaranteed to stay tight. Life of teeth will vary and is subject to a variety of elements inherent with land clearing applications. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS • Heavy duty, high efficiency gear motor with heavy duty bearing carrier. • Includes hoses for connection to machine lines. (DX-SW-FXB-30-SS-SFSS model also includes disconnects) • Optional sprayer system available. • Swing Boom models feature swing control through use of priority flow control systems. • Swing Boom models require case drain line. Model No. Description Disk Size Flow Rates (Thick x Diameter) GPM (LPM) Weight lb (kg) Fixed Boom Saw Models DX-SW-FXB-30-SS-SFSS Tree Saw - 30” cutting disk - Std. Flow Skid Steer 1/2 in x 30 in 20-26 (76-98) 1,010 (458) DX-SW-FXB-38.HD-SS-MFSS Tree Saw - 38” cutting capacity - Heavy Disk - Med. Flow Skid Steer 3/4 in x 38 in 26-33 (98-124) 1,370 (621) DX-SW-FXB-38.HD-SS-HFSS Tree Saw - 38” cutting disk - Heavy Disk - High Flow Skid Steer 3/4 in x 38 in 34-41 (127-154) 1,370 (621) Swing Boom Saw Models DX-SW-SWB-38.HD-SS-MFSS Tree Saw - 38” cutting disk - Heavy Disk - Med. Flow Skid Steer 3/4 in x 38 in 26-33 (98-124) 1,370 (621) DX-SW-SWB-38.HD-SS-HFSS Tree Saw - 38” cutting capacity - Heavy Disk - High Flow Skid Steer 3/4 in x 38 in 34-41 (127-154) 1,370 (621) Specifications and design subject to change without notice 11 DYMAX WORK TOOLS VORTEX BRUSHCUTTER FOR SKID STEER LOADERS OVERVIEW The Dymax Vortex Brushcutter is the toughest, best engineered brushcutter for skid steer loaders. Equipped with a heavy duty drive spindle, the Vortex delivers knockout blows to heavy duty brush and small trees. The Dymax Vortex Brushcutter is available with a 70 or 80 inch cutting width, depending on your machine width. The Vortex is not your ordinary mower attachment, as it’s geared towards higher end performance. It delivers more power, and is designed to allow customers to cut 4 to 6 inch materials all day long. Equipped with an open end frame design, the Vortex Brushcutter cuts the material before it encounters the deck. This allows for faster cleanout and recycle times while driving the skid loader forward. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS • Up to 6” diameter cutting capacity. • (4) AR400 replaceable cutting knives with easy access door. • Heavy duty skid shoes and deck design. • 750 lb flywheel. • Available in 70” cutting width or 80” cutting width. • Provided with hose lines to the skid loader (couplings not provided) Weight Weight lb kg Model No. Description DX-VT-BCSF-V70-SS-USS Vortex Brush Cutter - Standard Flow - 70” cutting width - Skid Steer 1,990 903 DX-VT-BCMF-V70-SS-USS Vortex Brush Cutter - Medium Flow - 70” cutting width - Skid Steer 1,990 903 DX-VT-BCHF-V70-SS-USS 2,070 939 DX-VT-BCMF-V80-SS-USS Vortex Brush Cutter - Medium Flow - 80” cutting width - Skid Steer 2,120 962 DX-VT-BCHF-V80-SS-USS 2,200 998 12 Vortex Brush Cutter - High Flow - 70” cutting width - Skid Steer Vortex Brush Cutter - High Flow - 80” cutting width - Skid Steer DYMAX Inc. Toll Free: 800.530.5407 (USA/CAN) Office: +1.785.456.2081 Fax: +1.785.456.8328 402 Miller Drive Wamego, KS 66547 USA www.DYMAXINC.com [email protected] VORTEXMAX BRUSHCUTTER FOR EXCAVATORS OVERVIEW The Dymax VortexMax Brushcutter is the toughest brush cutter made for hydraulic excavators. With a 750lb flywheel and 3 AR400 blades, the VortexMax destroys small trees and brush up to 6” in diameter. The Dymax VortexMax Brushcutter is available with a 60 or 70 inch cutting width, depending on your needs. Equipped with a heavy duty, open end frame design, the VortexMax Brushcutter cuts the material before it encounters the deck. This allows for faster cleanout and recycle times, increasing overall efficiency. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS • Up to 6” diameter cutting capacity. • (3) AR400 replaceable cutting knives. • Powerful gear motor system. • Heavy duty open-sided deck design for 24/7 operations. • 750 lb flywheel. • Available in 60” cutting width or 70” cutting width. • Features dual discharge deck. Hydraulic Requirements (gpm/psi) Max Pressure DX-VT-MAX-60in-HX-20T 34-41 / 3,800 4,000 psi DX-VT-MAX-60in-HX-25T 34-41 / 3,800 4,000 psi DX-VT-MAX-60in-HX-30T 34-41 / 3,800 4,000 psi DX-VT-MAX-V70-HX-20T 34-41 / 3,200 3,200 psi Model No. Model No. Description Weight Weight lb kg DX-VT-MAX-60in-HX-20T VortexMax Brushcutter- 60 inches wide - 20 Ton 2,650 1,202 DX-VT-MAX-60in-HX-25T VortexMax Brushcutter - 60 inches wide - 25 Ton 2,650 1,202 DX-VT-MAX-60in-HX-30T VortexMax Brushcutter - 60 inches wide - 30 Ton 2,650 1,202 DX-VT-MAX-V70-HX-20T 2,900 1,315 VortexMax Brushcutter - 70 inches wide - 20 Ton Specifications and design subject to change without notice 13 DYMAX WORK TOOLS HEAVY DUTY ROCK AND ROOT RAKES FOR TRACK DOZERS OVERVIEW Dymax Heavy Duty Rock and Root Rakes for Track Dozers provide years of productive use. Comprised of high tensile steel construction and featuring heavy duty shanks, these rakes are available in a variety of widths and tine spacing to meet your application requirements. Bottom Shanks are available with replacement tips and shank protection if specified. Made for track dozers and crawler tractors. Available for most makes and models of machines up to 600 horsepower. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS • For track dozers and crawler tractors. • Made of high tensile steel. • Heavy duty shanks. • Available in a variety of widths and tine spacing. • Available for machines up to 600 horsepower. • Available for machines with outside push arm arrangement. Weight Weight lb kg Model No. Description DX-RK-RR-136in-TD-10 Rake - Rock & Root - 136 inches wide - Track Dozer - Class 10 5,300 2,404 DX-RK-RR-156in-TD-20 Rake - Rock & Root - 156 inches wide - Track Dozer - Class 20 6,400 2,903 DX-RK-RR-158in-TD-30 Rake - Rock & Root - 158 inches wide - Track Dozer - Class 30 8,400 3,810 DX-RK-RR-180in-TD-40 Rake - Rock & Root - 180 inches wide - Track Dozer - Class 40 13,400 6,078 14 DYMAX Inc. Toll Free: 800.530.5407 (USA/CAN) Office: +1.785.456.2081 Fax: +1.785.456.8328 402 Miller Drive Wamego, KS 66547 USA www.DYMAXINC.com [email protected] REFUSE GRAPPLE RAKES FOR WHEEL LOADERS, TRACK LOADERS, AND TOOLCARRIERS OVERVIEW Dymax Refuse Grapple Rakes are built to provide years of productive use and are backed by the best service in the industry. Featuring long floor tine construction comprised of high tensile steel or optional mild steels, these refuse grapple rakes are ideal for working in landfills and other cleanup operations. Available in several sizes and in either standard or heavy duty designs, these grapple rakes can be used while working with brush piles, logs, scrap handling debris, or landfill applications. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS • Standard refuse rakes feature independent acting grapples, which are built using solid tine construction. • Grapple assembly is powered by heavy duty cylinders for long life. • Optional full width grapples are available if specified. (pictured above) • Heavy duty long stroke cylinders which yield a wide opening. • Available as direct mount pin on models, or with hooks for the Dymax coupler system or other popular couplers. Model No. Description Weight lb Weight kg Standard Refuse Grapple Rakes DX-RK-RF-84in-WL-20 Rake - Refuse - 84 inches wide - Wheel Loader - Class 20 1,800 816 DX-RK-RF-96in-WL-30 Rake - Refuse - 96 inches wide - Wheel Loader - Class 30 2,200 998 DX-RK-RF-102in-WL-40 Rake - Refuse - 102 inches wide - Wheel Loader - Class 40 4,400 1,996 DX-RK-RF-108in-WL-50 Rake - Refuse - 108 inches wide - Wheel Loader - Class 50 4,400 1,996 DX-RK-RF-112in-WL-60 Rake - Refuse - 112 inches wide - Wheel Loader - Class 60 4,700 2,132 DX-RK-RF-125in-WL-70 Rake - Refuse - 125 inches wide - Wheel Loader - Class 70 4,700 2,32 DX-RK-RF-135in-WL-80 Rake - Refuse - 135 inches wide - Wheel Loader - Class 80 6,500 2,948 Heavy Duty Refuse Grapple Rakes with Dozer Push Plates DX-RK-RFHD-102in-WL-40 Rake - Refuse Heavy Duty - 102 inches wide - Wheel Loader - Class 40 5,300 2,404 DX-RK-RFHD-108in-WL-50 Rake - Refuse Heavy Duty - 108 inches wide - Wheel Loader - Class 50 5,300 2,404 DX-RK-RFHD-112in-WL-60 Rake - Refuse Heavy Duty - 112 inches wide - Wheel Loader - Class 60 5,700 2,586 DX-RK-RFHD-125in-WL-70 Rake - Refuse Heavy Duty - 125 inches wide - Wheel Loader - Class 70 5,700 2,586 DX-RK-RFHD-135in-WL-80 Rake - Refuse Heavy Duty - 135 inches wide - Wheel Loader - Class 80 7,200 3,266 Specifications and design subject to change without notice 15 135 Year Family Tradition Dymax Inc. has been leading the forestry industry for decades. From tree shears to brushcutters, Dymax manufactures high quality products backed by exceptional customer service. In the mid 1980s, Dymax worked alongside a major machine manufacturer to convert excavators into feller bunchers. By 1990, Dymax had pioneered the use of skid steer loaders with tree shears to rid the USA Central Plains of moisture depleting junipers, cedars and mesquite. Realizing the time-tested value of shearing technology, Dymax began developing excavator mounted tree shears for use in land clearing operations and maintenance of way activities. The early 2000s brought about the need to develop lower cost and smaller solutions to hazard fuels problems in the National Forests. In response, Dymax introduced new, dedicated Tree Shears and Felling Heads for the U.S. Forest Service. These same tools found their way into use to remove beetle killed pines and for thinning undergrowth. What had started on the prairie quickly moved to the forest. Dymax introduced the Vortex skid steer brushcutter in 2003, delivering whirlwind performance cutting trees and underbrush up to 6 inches in diameter and mulching finer pieces. In 2004, Dymax introduced the new Ranch Axe Tree Shear line for skid steer loaders, featuring the only cast steel shear arm in the market, and with the only built-in cutting knife adjuster. Today it is the standard on farms and ranches around the world. In the late 2000s, the simplicity and productivity of proven shearing technology became evident in regions of the world where pulp and paper operations were growing rapidly, but where the underlying ability to support sophisticated saws and harvesters was not present. The combination of low entry cost, solid productivity and nearly 100% up-time made the Dymax Grapple Shears and Dymax Bunching Shears ideal for plantations in Brazil and Indonesia, among other markets. Additionally, in a 2012 study in Australia, tree shears like the Dymax Excavator Tree Shear were proven more productive, with less maintenance, less value lost, and reduced fire risk, than hotsaw and chainsaw alternatives when harvesting eucalyptus. Today Dymax sells its products worldwide, working through a network of dealers and distributors around the globe. With Dymax Tree Shears working in North America, Europe, South America, Southeast Asia, India, Australia and New Zealand, and Skid Steer land clearing tools in places as remote as the plains of West Texas and the far reaches of South Africa, Dymax Inc. forestry tools are the definition of quality and productivity.