Brush Shark

[dsb5610]

I have one- I used it this weekend on some cedar down south. It works as advertised if you use a skid steer. I can also use it on my tractor, (Kioti dk55) but without hydrostat it is hard. The teeth have to be moved left and right each time with the finger control in the bobcat and it seems easy. It cuts a 4 inch trunk instantly. I can't remember what I paid off hand. It doesnt require High flow.
rick

Rick,

I need something for thorny honey locust. What are your thoughts on the durability? How close to the ground does it cut? Do you think you would damage it if you sheared just below ground level? I would be using it on a Toolcat.

dsb

 

[harwill]

If I understand it right, the brush shark clipper works only when activated so hydraulic flow would not be an issue - basically one cylinder load every now and then... Negotiating it around a bunch of trees on the front of a tractor may be challenging!

Spraying brush with 2,4,D or other herbicide may be easier if you want to take the 'nuke it' approach and it will kill out the roots. County agent or Forest Service would probably be knowledgeable about the options. Of course, brush clippers, rakes and hoes build abs, pecs and character! And some people pay for health club workouts! And then they are the goats...

 

[DrRick]

It will cut well and seemsto be sturdy. It will slide along at ground level and cut smooth. If you have hystat you can push against the brush and clip, which seems to work pretty well. I use a dozer for the cedar and brush that will come out clean, but the small one to two inch trees just lay over and don't come out. I am using the brush shark for these and it cuts real clean.

 

[MarkV]

How can I determine the flow rate needed to operate this? The tractor is a John Deere with a front end loader. It is rated at 50 hp.

Charles, the Brush Shark web site lists a required hydraulic flow of 5 to 30 gallons. Your owner's manual should list the flow rate for your tractor. Do you already have auxiliary hydraulics plumbed to the loader? If not that will most likely add another $500 to $1000 to the price tag.

MarkV

 

[virgil]

I got one I rent out with a case skidsteer.
I am pleased with its performance on a bobcat.
I would not recomend it on the front of any tractor.
It will NOT cut a "T-post"
It will NOT cut Bryers
It WILL cut small trees, saplings, grapevine, mesquite, rip out the bryers that are tangled up in that mess of brush.
It will cut just benith the ground for a good clean up jub.

I like it

 

[Steve Marshall]

The Brushshark requires a minimum flow of 8 - 10GPM and will work on most tractors 30HP + that are equipped with a 3rd hydraulic. It also is available with an "auto-cycle" option that eliminates the need to cycle it back and forth manually. This option is backward compatible and will work on all Brushsharks previously purchased. If you have any questions about the Brushshark please feel free to call or email. info@brushshark.com Land Clearing Equipment | Tree Shear | Skid Steer Brush |BrushShark.com

 

[sfloggie]

Nice...need a larger tractor than my JD 3320. Would buy so.. Thanks for the info as I had never heard of BrushShark.

 

[Steve Marshall]

The 3320 might work fine if you have the right options. It appears to have enough hydraulic flow and pressure.