SMITHTON, Mo. (RFD-TV) — Land maintenance can be a major task for farmers and rural property owners, particularly when managing trees along fence rows and field edges.
Ryan Glenn, founder of Limb Buster, says specialized tree-trimming attachments can help producers handle that work more safely and efficiently.
Glenn said many farmers still use chainsaws, handheld pole saws and equipment buckets to reach limbs along field edges.
“The safety risks are just enormous by doing that,” Glenn said. “It’s very slow, and it’s very unsafe.”
Limb Buster developed an attachment that lets operators trim trees from equipment such as skid steers, tractors, and telehandlers.
A Different Approach to Tree Trimming
Glenn said farmers commonly clear trees and limbs around fence rows and field edges, particularly where woods border agricultural fields.
He said traditional methods can require operators to work from elevated equipment buckets while handling chainsaws or pole saws.
“It’s 2026. Why are we still getting up in the buckets of skid steers and tractors trying to maintain our field lines?” Glenn said.
The Limb Buster attachments are designed to perform that work while the operator remains in the equipment cab.
Glenn said many farmers already own skid steers, which can serve a variety of purposes around the farm.
“They’re like the Swiss Army knife anymore,” he said.
Equipment Compatibility and Cutting Height
Glenn said the attachments can work with different equipment platforms, depending on the mounting system and hydraulic flow.
For skid steers, he said the saws can operate with standard-flow hydraulic systems ranging from 12 to 28 gallons per minute. The attachments also accommodate certain tractor mounting systems, including skid steer quick-attach and Global-style mounts.
Telehandlers are another option when they have a compatible attachment platform.
Glenn said the equipment can reach cutting heights of approximately 22 to 24 feet, helping farmers clear limbs that could interfere with combines and their extended hoppers.
He said that, with proper trimming, producers may go three or four years before needing additional touch-up work.
Evaluating the Cost for Farm Operations
Glenn said the equipment can offer an alternative to hiring contractors for tree-trimming work.
He said commercial contractors charge approximately $200 to $250 per hour to operate their equipment. According to Glenn, the Limb Buster farm and ranch model can provide a return on investment within 80 hours of use.
He said the equipment is designed for farmers and ranchers who may use it for several months of the year rather than continuously.
Owning the attachment also lets producers schedule work around their operations.
“You’re able to do it on your time,” Glenn said, noting that winter can give producers an opportunity to work on tree lines when they have more time available.
Making Field Maintenance More Efficient
Glenn said producers can use their existing skid steers, tractors, or other compatible equipment to handle tree trimming while remaining inside the cab.
The goal, he said, is to make the work more efficient while reducing the safety risks associated with climbing into equipment buckets and operating handheld cutting tools at height.
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