Excavator Feller Bunchers

Turn your full size excavator into a powerful tree cutting and land clearing machine with an excavator feller buncher attachment. These heavy-duty forestry attachments are designed to cut, hold, bunch, and place trees with more control than traditional clearing methods. For contractors working in forestry, site preparation, right-of-way clearing, timber harvesting, and large-scale land management, an excavator-mounted feller buncher can help increase productivity and improve job site efficiency.

A feller buncher for a full size excavator allows operators to use the reach, stability, and hydraulic power of an excavator to cut trees and organize material for skidding, chipping, processing, or removal. Instead of only pushing, pulling, or cutting trees manually, these attachments help control the tree during the cut and place it in a more manageable position.

Feller Buncher Attachments for Full Size Excavators

Excavator feller bunchers are built for demanding forestry and land clearing applications where cutting power, machine control, and durability matter. Depending on the model, these attachments may use a shear, saw, disc saw, or cutting head design to cut trees at or near the base while holding the material securely with grapple arms or accumulation-style components.

Full size excavator feller bunchers are commonly used by forestry contractors, land clearing crews, right-of-way maintenance companies, utility contractors, road builders, pipeline crews, and site preparation professionals. They are especially useful when working on uneven ground, slopes, wet areas, wooded job sites, and locations where the reach of an excavator provides an advantage.

Common Uses for Excavator Feller Bunchers

• Forestry and timber cutting
• Large-scale land clearing
• Right-of-way and utility corridor clearing
• Roadside, pipeline, and powerline clearing
• Site preparation for construction projects
• Tree removal in wooded or overgrown areas
• Selective tree cutting and material placement
• Feeding material for chippers, grinders, or processors
• Organizing cut trees for skidding, hauling, or cleanup

Benefits of an Excavator-Mounted Feller Buncher

• Controlled tree cutting: Cut and hold trees with greater control during land clearing, forestry, and right-of-way work.
• Improved productivity: Cut, bunch, and place trees faster than many manual or multi-step clearing methods.
• Better material organization: Lay trees in a controlled direction for easier skidding, chipping, grinding, or removal.
• Excavator reach advantage: Use your machine’s boom and stick reach to access trees on slopes, ditches, banks, and difficult terrain.
• Heavy-duty forestry performance: Built for demanding tree cutting, land clearing, and vegetation management applications.
• Reduced ground disturbance: In some applications, the excavator’s reach can help reduce unnecessary machine movement across the job site.

Choosing the Right Feller Buncher for Your Excavator

When choosing an excavator feller buncher attachment, it is important to match the attachment to your excavator’s weight class, hydraulic flow, hydraulic pressure, auxiliary hydraulic setup, coupler style, and intended application. You should also compare cutting capacity, attachment weight, head style, cutting method, grapple or bunching capability, rotation options, and overall build quality.

The right feller buncher depends on the type of material you need to cut and how you plan to process it after it is down. Forestry contractors may need a high-production cutting head for timber and commercial land clearing. Utility and right-of-way crews may prioritize control, reach, and the ability to safely place trees away from roads, lines, or structures. Site preparation crews may need a durable attachment that can handle mixed tree sizes, brush, and uneven terrain.

Shop Excavator Feller Bunchers

Browse our selection of feller bunchers for full size excavators to find the right forestry attachment for tree cutting, timber work, land clearing, right-of-way maintenance, utility corridor clearing, site preparation, and heavy-duty vegetation management.

Frequently Asked Questions About Excavator Feller Bunchers

What is an excavator feller buncher?

An excavator feller buncher is a forestry attachment that mounts to a full size excavator and is used to cut, hold, bunch, and place trees. It allows the operator to use the excavator’s hydraulic power, reach, and control for forestry, land clearing, right-of-way clearing, and timber applications.

What is a feller buncher used for?

A feller buncher is used to cut trees and organize them into piles or rows for skidding, chipping, grinding, processing, or removal. Excavator-mounted feller bunchers are commonly used for forestry, land clearing, site preparation, utility corridor clearing, road clearing, and vegetation management.

Can a feller buncher be mounted on a full size excavator?

Yes, many feller buncher attachments are designed to mount on full size excavators. The attachment must be properly matched to the excavator’s weight class, hydraulic flow, hydraulic pressure, auxiliary hydraulic setup, coupler system, and lifting capacity.

What size excavator do I need for a feller buncher attachment?

The required excavator size depends on the feller buncher model, attachment weight, cutting capacity, hydraulic requirements, and the size of the trees being cut. Always compare the manufacturer’s specifications with your excavator’s operating weight, hydraulic output, and lift capacity before purchasing.

What is the difference between a feller buncher and a tree shear?

A tree shear is typically designed to cut trees using a shear blade, while a feller buncher is designed to cut and control trees so they can be bunched or placed more efficiently. Some excavator feller bunchers use shear-style cutting heads, while others use saw, disc saw, or specialized cutting head designs.

Are excavator feller bunchers good for land clearing?

Yes, excavator feller bunchers are commonly used for land clearing because they can cut and organize trees efficiently. They are useful for clearing wooded lots, construction sites, utility corridors, roadsides, pipelines, and overgrown properties.

Can an excavator feller buncher cut large trees?

Many excavator feller bunchers are built to cut large trees, but the exact cutting capacity depends on the attachment model, cutting head design, excavator size, hydraulic power, and tree species. Always check the manufacturer’s rated cutting capacity before choosing an attachment.

What should I check before buying an excavator feller buncher?

Before buying an excavator feller buncher, check your excavator’s weight class, hydraulic flow, hydraulic pressure, coupler style, auxiliary hydraulics, lift capacity, and carrier compatibility. You should also compare the attachment’s cutting capacity, weight, cutting method, bunching ability, rotation options, and service requirements.