Vegetation & Snow

Extendable Pole Saw

Attachment
Trim overhead branches and rail canopy efficiently with an extendable pole saw designed for precise cutting and seamless integration with BTE excavators.

overview

The BTE High Reach Extendable Pole Saw allows crews to safely trim overhead branches and rail canopy while operating from a hi-rail excavator. Its extendable boom provides increased reach for cutting hard-to-access limbs, while the rotating 24” saw blade delivers precise, controlled cuts. Designed to operate directly with BTE machines and controls, the attachment eliminates the need for a dedicated tree trimming machine while improving efficiency for section maintenance and vegetation management.

Features

  • Extendable boom provides increased reach for overhead branch trimming
  • 24” rotating saw blade enables precise cutting control
  • Designed to operate with BTE excavators and controls
  • Eliminates the need for a dedicated tree trimming machine
  • Built for efficient canopy and vegetation management along rail corridors

 

 

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Extended Reach

Telescoping boom allows operators to trim overhead branches and rail canopy from a safe working distance.

Precision Cutting

24” rotating saw blade delivers controlled, accurate cuts for efficient vegetation management.

Seamless Integration

Designed to operate directly with BTE excavators and controls for simple, intuitive operation.

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At-a-Glance

SPECSUSMetric
Height/Length42 in1,067 mm
Width25 in635 mm
Weight2,700 lb1,225 kg
Saw Hydraulic Flow7.5 GPM28 L/min
Saw Hydraulic Pressure2,850 PSI196 bar
Boom Extend / Retract7.5 GPM @ 2,000 PSI28 L/min @ 138 bar
Saw Rotate6.5 GPM @ 1,000 PSI25 L/min @ 69 bar
Max Return Pressure100 PSI6.9 bar

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