HYDRAULIC CHAIN SAW

[BAGTIC]

I recall that someone (?) here has a hydraulic chain saw.

I always thought that they would be useful for cutting under water. After my recent experience cutting up downed trees in the pond I began to wonder. My experience was that running with the chain submerged in moderately muddy water caused the chains to dull very fast.

Also, how does one keep the chain lubed under water?

 

[J_J]

I have the hydraulic chain saw. They make a hyd chain saw for under water cutting, but just about any hydraulic device will work under water. The hyd motors, have anywhere from 1500 psi to 3000 psi to pressurize the system. Water is the lubricant for the bld.

 

[PTOuser]

OK did anyone mate a Stanley pole pruner, chain saw, etc. successfully with a PT? There are frequently used Stanley hydraulic tools on eBay at decent prices. If someone succeeded can you tell us if you had any hose fitting and/or pressure issues? J_J did you ever figure out who made your pole pruner? How's that worked over time? I'm interested in possibly driving rebar with a Stanley driver tool.

 

[woodlandfarms]

I cannot imagine how difficult it would be to use a PT to be a pole pruner, actually any tractor. Maybe I am ignorant but everytime I use mine by hand I end up cutting / nicking the wrong limbs. With the PT ROPS I would think seeing anything up high would be a pain right off the bat.

 

[kcook]

We use the Stanley hydraulic chainsaw at work for Urban Search and Rescue ops, it set up for cutting re-enforced concrete 14", cutter very quickly if you know what your doing. We have a large hydraulic pump and a water pump that comes with it as well. The saw needs 60psi of water pressure to move the slurry out of the way Blades are very pricy, $600 or so. I have used the wood saw but that was many years ago. Great unit!!

KC

 

[PTOuser]

woodlandfarms and kcook think standing beside the tractor with a pole mounted hydraulic chainsaw or rotary cutter attached via long hoses (see attachments)

 

[pajoube]

OK did anyone mate a Stanley pole pruner, chain saw, etc. successfully with a PT? There are frequently used Stanley hydraulic tools on eBay at decent prices. If someone succeeded can you tell us if you had any hose fitting and/or pressure issues? J_J did you ever figure out who made your pole pruner? How's that worked over time? I'm interested in possibly driving rebar with a Stanley driver tool.

I'm looking for a hydraulic operated hedge trimmer for my 425. Do they make such a thing that would work with the 425?
PJ

 

[PTOuser]

pajoube I don't remember having seen a hydraulic hedge trimmer but since I've not not been looking for one I probably wouldn't have taken notice. I'll post info for you if I run across a hydraulic trimmer.

 

[ponytug]

I think Charlie Iliff has a sickle mower that he uses to trim brush, like a hedge trimmer.

Of course, this might take some adaptation, but they exist;

Then there is one of my favorite You Tube videos, right up there with "Bird On A Wire"
showing a rather large hedge trimmer in action;
YouTube - Helicopter saw

Have fun, (and safe trimming!)
All the best,
Peter

I'm looking for a hydraulic operated hedge trimmer for my 425. Do they make such a thing that would work with the 425?
PJ

 

[SpringHollow]

I do not think a hydraulic chainsaw makes much sense for most of us. Running a 20 HP or larger engine instead of the small engine on pole pruners.......

Ken