Hydraulic chain saw

[timbatrader]

Hydraulic chainsaws are common here for pruning fruit trees from hydra ladders which are three wheeled machines which the operator

is up in a bucket as the machine is hydraulic adding hydraulic outlets in the bucket is easy being tethered isn't an issue if you are already lashed into a bucket

 

[old and tired]

Out of forestry school, one of my first job interview was with a tree company in Baton Rouge, LA. Brand new bucket truck and the guy asked, "Can you take down that tree?" 65 foot oak tree in a park, nothing under it to worry about.

Was my first (and only) time running a hydraulic chain saw... it was freaking awesome... power and ability was amazing, I just kept my finger on the trigger and it would build up pressure (so fast) and rip though everything...

Took the whole tree down in 5 to 10 minutes. Had a great time. Got the job offer but declined it. I had 2 other offers that were better and they want me to head up the "lawncare" side of the business. (yuk)

Would be pretty cool if you can work out the details, if you could make it work with long 1/4" lines...

 

[Jstpssng]

If you ever find yourself fitted with a pacemaker and can no longer run a conventional saw, this might make a lot of sense.

 

[walnutman]

I have the RTV900 with the rear remotes. Don't think I'll ever use them.
We moved to East Texas in 2020 from the Philadelphia area.
Now live in ranch country with literally thousands of acres all around us.
They call them buggies down here.
We found a used one on FB MP.
2013 with only 300 hrs on it. $10k. Was a steal. Title and all. One owner.
Picked it up with a standard height enclosed car trailer. It was so tall we had to let air out of the tires and get people to stand on it to get it in the trailer LOL.
Absolutely love this thing.

 

[bgr]

First thing is to check the GPM output of the Kubota. It has a pretty small engine, might not have the flow for your saw. Also check pressure output of the system.

 

[Sportsman762]

Others have outlined many of the pitfalls and advantages of a hydraulic saw. One pitfall to add is that you will most likely have to have the tractor in the danger zone if felling trees. A large oak would wreck havoc on your L6060.

I am going to use Stanly hydraulic saw specs as they are the most common I have seen.
Saws need 4-9 gpm depending on the model. However the working pressure should be 1000-2000 PSI, the L6060 pressure is set at 2630 psi. You could do some workarounds, resulting in a ungainly connector with a pressure regulator, and lots of hoses to plug into the traction.
Below are the specs for the saws and L6060.

CS_25_28

CS 25 28

www.intermtnsales.com

CS05

CS05

www.intermtnsales.com

DS12

DS12

www.intermtnsales.com

https://www.kubotausa.com/docs/default-source/spec-sheets/l60_specs.pdf?sfvrsn=499309ad_2

All in all this is not a very viable idea. I had explored doing something like this for a redneck skidsteer boom saw, but did not see how it would be very durable due to the pressure issues.

 

[mikester]

I'd like a hydraulic saw to make a pole saw attachment for my backhoe.

I don't like dragging and fighting hoses for my pressure washer so using a hydraulic saw as something to replace a gas chainsaw isn't that appealing. A battery operated saw is lightweight and a good comprise for me...perfect for de-limbing and wading through branches. You won't be doing that dragging hydraulic hose behind you.

 

[dfkrug]

I'd like a hydraulic saw to make a pole saw attachment for my backhoe.

It has now been over a dozen years since I set this Reliable brand hydraulic polesaw up for a guy to operate from the seat of his tractor. He could drive around his property and trim trees without leaving his seat. I did have to add the 2000 psi cross-port RV to it, as I did with my Fairmont saw.

Since then, battery-powered polesaws have gotten better and better. So good, in fact, that I don't see any reason to go hydraulic unless you are a tree company with hydraulic power already plumbed to your manlift bucket.

 

[mikester]

It has now been over a dozen years since I set this Reliable brand hydraulic polesaw up for a guy to operate from the seat of his tractor. He could drive around his property and trim trees without leaving his seat. I did have to add the 2000 psi cross-port RV to it, as I did with my Fairmont saw.

Since then, battery-powered polesaws have gotten better and better. So good, in fact, that I don't see any reason to go hydraulic unless you are a tree company with hydraulic power already plumbed to your manlift bucket.

I have remote hydraulics at my BH bucket, no electrical. I was thinking of making a telescopic 4-8' pole that connects with my QA and had a hydraulic saw on the end. I'd like to be able to trim branches around my fields as high as possible using the BH.

 

[dfkrug]

I have remote hydraulics at my BH bucket, no electrical. I was thinking of making a telescopic 4-8' pole that connects with my QA and had a hydraulic saw on the end. I'd like to be able to trim branches around my fields as high as possible using the BH.

That makes sense. You will need RV protection for it, and you will probably want to idle down when cutting, so you don't overdo the flow rate.

Also, long 1/4" hoses are fine for intermittent flow of 5GPM or so, but heat up the oil noticeably.

If you do this, start a thread. Sometimes you can find hydraulic chainsaws pretty cheap locally since they have a very limited market.