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The contractors working on 1 September are the ones who ordered in spring. Call 07734 357045 now to secure your slot. 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. Running a 10 to 20 tonne machine means you are taking on the bigger contracts. 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. Height Stabiliser, Standard on All Predator Tree Shears Every Predator tree shear includes a height stabiliser as standard. When a large tree is cut, it holds the stem in a controlled position so it cannot swing back toward the excavator cab. On a heavy machine cutting mature timber, that control is not optional. Keeps the cut wood where you put it and the operator safe throughout the cut. "She's an absolute brute of a machine, she just keeps going." Contractor, Northern Ireland • Predator Tree Shear owner Key Features 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 Which Size Predator Tree Shear Do I Need? 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. Technical Specifications 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. Excavator Compatibility, 10 to 20 Tonne 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: JCB JS115, JS130, JS145, JS160 Caterpillar 312, 313, 315, 316 Hitachi ZX120, ZX135, ZX145, ZX160 Volvo EC120E, EC140E, EC160E Komatsu PC120, PC138, PC160 Doosan DX130, DX140, DX160 Kobelco SK130, SK140, SK160 Case CX130D, CX145D, CX160D Hyundai HX130, HX145, HX160 Liebherr R918, R920, R926 Takeuchi TB1140, TB1160 Kubota KX080-4S, U86-5 Your machine not listed? If your excavator is in the 10 to 20 tonne range we can almost certainly build a headstock for it. Call us with your make, model and year and we will confirm compatibility. Get in touch here. Custom Headstock and Hydraulic Pipes To get your Predator 450 fitted correctly, send us your excavator headstock measurements and we will machine the headstock to match your machine exactly. Hydraulic pipes are not supplied as standard. We are always happy to advise you on what your specific machine requires, and if you would prefer us to supply the piping we can do that at additional cost. Just ask when you call. See the Predator 450 in Action Watch the Predator Tree Shear working in the field. Predator 450 Tree Shear, McElhill Engineering Ltd, Fermanagh Frequently Asked Questions Will this tree shear fit my excavator? 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. What does the height stabiliser do? 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. How long is the lead time and why does it take that long? 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. Can I use the Predator 450 for plantation thinning? 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. What is the difference between the Predator 200 and Predator 450? 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. Do you supply hydraulic pipes? 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. Do you offer after-sales support and maintenance? 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. Do you deliver outside Northern Ireland? 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. Delivery and Collection 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. VAT Information All prices are exclusive of VAT. VAT will be added for UK customers. Republic of Ireland customers with a valid VAT number do not pay VAT, provide your VAT number when ordering and we will zero-rate your invoice. Call 07734 357045 to confirm before placing your order. McElhill Engineering Ltd From Our Workshop to Your Machine. Built to Last. Made to order in Fermanagh. Short season, hard work, long days. Built for all of it. Predator 200 Tree Shear 4 to 9 tonne. Cuts up to 200mm. Height stabiliser standard. Reaper Saw Head 600mm and 900mm circular saw heads. Hardox 450 blade included. Reaper Saw Head Blades Re-tipped in our workshop. Longer blade life. Real money saved. Grizzly Flail Head Hedge and scrub flailing for 2 to 13 tonne excavators. Viper Timber Grab Year-round timber handling. No seasonal restriction. Three sizes. Workshop Services Servicing, repairs and blade re-tipping in our Fermanagh workshop. About Us Building attachments in Fermanagh since 1993. Find out who we are. Contact Us Call or message us to discuss your machine, spec or lead time. 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 357045 Or email [email protected] to order in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland Follow Us ☎07734 357 045 ✉[email protected] ○Fermanagh Workshop McElhill Engineering Ltd • 28 Tiravally Road, Macken, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, BT92 3EP Show more