Sep 25 2025
Arborist’s Best Friend: How the Grapple Saw is Revolutionising Tree Work
Reliable. Powerful. Efficient. And always ready to work.
Think of it like a Rottweiler for your business—strong, loyal, and never lets go once it’s got a grip.
When it comes to modern tree removal, the grapple saw is hands down the arborist’s best friend. This hydraulic powerhouse has transformed how tree work gets done, turning dangerous, labor-intensive jobs into clean, precise operations. It doesn’t just make life easier—it makes your business smarter, safer, and more profitable.
Drop the Tree – Straight into the Chipper
The old way: cut, drop, drag, chip. Messy. Time-consuming. Risky.
The grapple saw way? Cut. Hold. Feed. Done.
With the ability to cut and hold at the same time, the grapple saw lets you drop entire limbs—or even whole trees—directly into the chipper or into a controlled zone. No bouncing logs. No ground impact. No mess. It’s perfect for sensitive areas like:
- Garden beds
- Beside homes
- Over fences
- Narrow access zones
Don’t touch the ground if you don’t have to. The saw does the heavy lifting, both literally and figuratively.
Goodbye Ground Damage, Hello Precision
Whether mounted on an excavator or a skid steer, the grapple saw brings surgical precision to tree removal. Need to remove a leaning tree over a house? No problem. Working over a pool or pergola? Easy.
Reach, grab, cut, and swing it away. No ropes, no climbing, no ground crews dodging limbs.
And since the tree never even touches the lawn or driveway, there’s no damage to fix afterward.
Labour Shortage? No Worries.
Let’s face it—skilled climbing arborists are harder to find than ever. Training takes years, and turnover is high. But you don’t need a five-year veteran to operate a grapple saw.
Put someone with excavator experience in the cab, and they’re ready to go. In fact, most operators prefer it.
40°C and 90% Humidity? No One’s Complaining
Let’s talk about comfort. On those brutally hot, sticky days when sweat is running into your boots by 9AM, nobody wants to be 20 metres up in a tree with a saw in hand.
But sitting in an air-conditioned cab, controlling everything with two joysticks? Suddenly, your team loves tree work again. Fewer injuries, lower fatigue, and happier crews.
Faster, Safer, More Profitable
The numbers speak for themselves:
- Fewer ground crew hours
- Less cleanup time
- Reduced equipment damage
- Lower insurance risk
- Faster job turnaround
All this adds up to more jobs, more profit, and less stress.
The Bottom Line
The grapple saw is not just a cool attachment—it’s a game-changer. A loyal workhorse that never quits. A true arborist’s best friend.
And once you’ve run one, there’s no going back.
