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Hadn't heard of Scorpian shear, they have an interesting design. Got a Geith tilting hitch on the machine so will be able to tilt any shear on the end

Okay well that's reassuring, and that's on quite large stuff? I have thought about a grapple saw but the extra maintenance and risk of chain shot puts me off. Also nearing the same price as the extra grab type shears too.

Hi all, I'm planning on getting a tree shear to suit a 14 ton excavator, and torn between the basic OMEF, TMK style. Vs the ones that grab and then shear at base, like the Westtech, Trevi Benne and Dymax style. I'm aiming for something around 400mm cutting capacity and wondering how safe the TMK style shears are with large trees ie will large trees with a lean fall out of the grab? Or do I need to bite the bullet and get the other type, there's a big price difference between the two is my only trouble. Any wisdom much appreciated