Clearing Saws.

[Matthew Arnold]

We have a Stihl FS550 clearing saw/brushcutter at work. Where possible i use it for removing re-growth from stumps to make it easier for my colleague to get in and lower and treat the stump. It doesnt sound particularly efficient but its the easiest way that we have found of treating stumps in late summer. I also use it for felling small trees (6 inches diametre and smaller). Does anyone else use clearing saws or is it mainly chainsaws?

[Chris Sheppard]

Used to use clearing saws a lot when I worked for a company cutting birch for racecourses - we used to run the big jonsered ones and they were good for work we needed them for - had to replace a coupel of clutches but we were using big blades and they were getting very heavy work.

[Matthew Arnold]

My boss cant stand the sound of them going thru 2 inch stuff but he doesnt mind it when i go through thicker stuff. It will certainly make our work load alot less as i can now getin into the thickets of ivy clad Ash and Sycamore and thin them out of the weedier stuff ready for the finaly clear out. We have a Timberwolf TW150 which is unbraked which is handy as we can tow it around even if some of us don't have a trailer ticket.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Love 'em. Much better than stooping to cut re-gen or coppice upto a few inches. V efficient imo.

[evergreen]

Love 'em. Much better than stooping to cut re-gen or coppice upto a few inches. V efficient imo.

 

Total agreement with you. We use them for cutting willow for short rotation coppice. We can clear much more in a day and easier work than a chainsaw.

[Matthew Arnold]

I find it safer to use as well. Atleast when you get kickback from a clearing saw its well away from you but kickback from a chainsaw could snick clothing, boots, etc.