What saw for 20 large leylandii

[cornish wood burner]

I work for a large nursery and we need to remove about 20 large leylandii. They are up to 36 inches at the base. We have a ms181 that we use for general hedge maintenance pruning etc but a bigger saw is needed for these trees. What saws would you recommend bearing in mind this is a one off job. Most cutting at height can be done from a telehandler cage so I think we can manage without a top handle but I am open to suggestions. Rather than risk secondhand we normally new equipment.

[Steve Bullman]

560 with an 18" bar would handle those nicely

[jrose]

As above, or consider a Husqvarna 365 with 20" bar for similar price.

 

Take care cutting stuff that size from telehandler, especially if you're not used to it

[cornish wood burner]

As above, or consider a Husqvarna 365 with 20" bar for similar price.

 

Take care cutting stuff that size from telehandler, especially if you're not used to it

 

Not a problem I shall be firmly sat in the telehandler seat. Should be safe there.

 

Seriously though we have an experienced tree climber on staff so he will be doing the cutting. Appreciate your concern though, I know leylandii can be pigs.

Edited September 13, 2014 by cornish wood burner

[woody paul]

Not a problem I shall be firmly sat in the telehandler seat. Should be safe there.

 

Seriously though we have an experienced tree climber on staff so he will be doing the cutting. Appreciate your concern though, I know leylandii can be pigs.

 

Being in drivers seat is the worst place if large stuff is being cut.

[HGBMX]

Husky 3210xp with a 48" bar

[keptenjim]

As above, or consider a Husqvarna 365 with 20" bar for similar price.

 

Take care cutting stuff that size from telehandler, especially if you're not used to it

 

What are the main pitfalls to cutting large Leylandii?

[cornish wood burner]

Being in drivers seat is the worst place if large stuff is being cut.

I see you're trying to cheer me up now. Big telehandler big boom and I trust my man. I agree it always pays to take care though.

[Stubby]

What Steve said about the 560 18" or go American style and strait in with the 395 36" Depends , can you fell em strait on to the ground ? or do they need climbing ?

[cornish wood burner]

What are the main pitfalls to cutting large Leylandii?

 

Very good question. From an amateur point of view I believe interlocking boughs cause the biggest problem. Cut the wrong limb or too big a piece and it does not move.