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Predator 450 Tree Shear, Heavy-Duty Excavator Attachment | Built in Fermanagh
For 10 to 20 tonne excavators • Cuts up to 450mm • Height stabiliser standard • Custom headstock to your machine
The Predator 450 Tree Shear is a heavy-duty hydraulic excavator attachment built for larger machines tackling serious hedge management, plantation thinning and commercial forestry clearance. It cuts trunks and heavy timber up to 450mm diameter with power and precision in a single pass. Built for contractors running 10 to 20 tonne excavators who need to work through heavy mature vegetation quickly, cleanly and safely.
At 800kg this is a serious excavator attachment for serious work. When trees are mature, hedgerows are heavy and the ground is too soft to put a chainsaw crew on it safely, you need a machine that handles the cutting capacity without slowing your excavator down. The Predator 450 grips the stem as it cuts, the tree is controlled and laid down cleanly. Faster and safer than ground-based chainsaw thinning. Hand-built to order in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
When that machine stops, the cost of standing idle hits hard. Add a short season, Irish weather cutting into your working days, and waiting on parts from a supplier who has never seen your machine. The Predator 450 is built for contractors who need a powerful, reliable excavator attachment that earns its keep through the season, and gets sorted fast in our own workshop when it needs attention.
"She's an absolute brute of a machine, she just keeps going."
Contractor, Northern Ireland • Predator Tree Shear owner
- Cuts trunks and heavy timber up to 450mm diameter, mature hedgerows, plantation thinning and serious woodland clearance in a single pass
- Height stabiliser fitted as standard, holds the cut tree in position, keeping the operator safe inside the cab throughout the cut
- Custom headstock built to your exact excavator measurements, 800kg attachment fitted correctly from day one, no adapters required
- Built for 10 to 20 tonne excavators, serious power for commercial hedge management and forestry contracts
- Grips the stem as it cuts, controlled placement of cut timber, faster and safer than ground-based chainsaw crews
- Hydraulic pipes not supplied as standard, we advise on exactly what you need and can supply piping at additional cost if required
- All maintenance in our Fermanagh workshop, fast turnaround, minimum downtime during the cutting season
| Model | Excavator Size | Max Cut Diameter | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Predator 200 | 4 to 9 tonne | 200 mm | 300 kg |
| Predator 450 You are here | 10 to 20 tonne | 450 mm | 800 kg |
Not sure which size suits your machine? Call us on 07734 357045 and we will confirm the right size in minutes.
| Specification | Predator 450 |
|---|---|
| Max Cut Diameter | 450 mm, trunks and heavy timber |
| Attachment Weight | 800 kg |
| Operating Pressure | 3000 psi |
| Hydraulic Flow | 70 to 120 lpm |
| Excavator Range | 10 to 20 tonne |
| Headstock | Built to your spec on every machine |
| Height Stabiliser | Standard on all Predator models |
| Hydraulic Pipes | Not supplied as standard. We advise on requirements. Can supply at additional cost. |
| Season | 1 September to 28 February |
| Lead Time | Typically 4 to 6 weeks. Build slots fill as the season approaches, order early to avoid missing out. |
| Delivery | NI, ROI and England as standard. Anywhere by arrangement. |
The Predator 450 fits any make and model in the 10 to 20 tonne range. A custom headstock is built to your measurements as standard. Common machines used with the Predator 450 across NI, ROI and England include:
Watch the Predator Tree Shear working in the field.
The Predator 450 fits any make and model in the 10 to 20 tonne range. A custom headstock is built to your exact measurements as standard. Call us on 07734 357045 and we will confirm your specific machine.
When a large tree is cut, the height stabiliser holds it in a controlled position so it cannot swing back toward the excavator cab. On a big machine cutting heavy timber, that control is critical. It keeps the cut wood where you put it and the operator safe inside the cab. Fitted as standard on all Predator tree shears.
Every Predator 450 is built to order in our Fermanagh workshop by a small, skilled team. Lead time is typically 4 to 6 weeks, and as the season approaches build slots fill up quickly so early orders get priority. That time is spent machining your custom headstock to your exact pin size and hydraulic specification, assembling the attachment and checking it before it leaves. At 800kg this machine has to be right. You are not buying a stock product from a warehouse. You are getting a machine built to your excavator, to the standard we have maintained since 1993. That takes time and it is worth it. The contractors ready on day one of the season planned ahead. Call now to discuss your build slot.
Yes. The Predator 450 handles plantation thinning for trunks and heavy timber up to 450mm diameter. It grips the trunk as it cuts so the tree is controlled and laid down cleanly. Significantly faster and safer than chainsaw thinning on the ground in tight plantation conditions.
The Predator 200 cuts up to 200mm and fits 4 to 9 tonne machines, the right tool for mini and midi excavators on hedgerows and tighter access sites. The Predator 450 cuts up to 450mm and is built for 10 to 20 tonne machines taking on mature trees and heavier forestry and hedgerow contracts.
Hydraulic pipes are not supplied as standard with the Predator 450. We are always happy to advise you on what your machine requires. If you would prefer us to supply the piping we can arrange that at additional cost. Just ask when you call on 07734 357045.
Yes. All servicing and maintenance is carried out in our own Fermanagh workshop, the same people who built your machine. Faster turnaround, no sending it to a depot, less downtime during the cutting season. See our Workshop Services page.
Yes. We deliver across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and England as standard. All machines are securely palletised for transport to your yard or job site. Delivery to other locations can be arranged. Just ask.
We deliver across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and England via a trusted local haulage company. Delivery beyond these areas can be arranged on request. All machines are securely palletised for safe transport to your yard or job site.
- Northern Ireland and England, delivery arranged once payment is confirmed
- Republic of Ireland, delivery arranged once payment is made and your VAT number is confirmed. We handle the paperwork so you do not have to.
- Workshop collection, you are welcome to collect directly from our Fermanagh workshop. Just let us know when ordering.
Call us on 07734 357045 to discuss delivery options for your location.
Made to order in Fermanagh. Short season, hard work, long days. Built for all of it.
Ready to order the Predator 450 Tree Shear?
Call today for a price, lead time and to confirm the right spec for your machine. Build slots fill as the season approaches.
☎ Call 07734 357045Or email mcelhillengineeringltd@hotmail.comMade to order in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland