Key Features of W-400
360° Rotating Grapple
Maintain complete control throughout the cutting process with full 360-degree rotation, allowing operators to position, cut, and place trees with precision in challenging work environments.
Powerful Cutting Performance
Designed to handle trees up to 16 inches in softwood and 15 inches in hardwood, the W-400 delivers dependable cutting capability for a wide range of tree removal and vegetation management applications.
Integrated Material Control
Securely grip and control material before, during, and after the cut to improve safety, reduce cleanup time, and increase overall efficiency on the job site.
Productivity-Enhancing Options
Available features including a delimber, accumulator grapple, electrohydraulic controls, and wireless joystick kit help operators customize the attachment for their specific applications and workflows.
Built for Precision Tree Work
The W-400 is engineered for contractors, municipalities, utility crews, and forestry professionals who need a versatile harvesting head attachment capable of handling a variety of cutting and material handling tasks. Its compact design provides excellent maneuverability while maintaining the cutting performance needed for professional tree removal and vegetation management projects.
From roadside maintenance and utility corridor clearing to residential tree work and forestry operations, the W-400 helps operators complete jobs safely, efficiently, and with greater control.
A shear with endless possibilities.
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Tree Removal
Designed to perform across a wide range of industries and job sites where safe mechanized tree removal and controlled material handling are essential.
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Forestry Thinning
Selectively remove trees and process material efficiently in forestry management operations.
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Roadside Vegetation Management
Maintain roadways, trails, and access corridors with precise cutting and controlled material placement.
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Forestry Cutting & Processing
Built for professional arborist operations and efficient tree management in demanding forestry applications.
The W-400 is designed to perform across a wide range of industries and job sites where safe mechanized tree removal and controlled material handling are essential.
The W-400 is purpose-built for 12–16 ton excavators, providing an ideal balance of reach, control, and cutting performance. Its size makes it well-suited for contractors working in tighter environments while still delivering the capabilities required for demanding tree removal and vegetation management applications.
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Hitachi
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Doosan
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Develon
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JCB
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Link-Belt
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Merlo
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Sennebogen
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Manitou
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Caterpillar (CAT)
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John Deere
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Komatsu
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Volvo
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Kubota
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Bobcat
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CASE
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Takeuchi
Compatible with many of the industry’s leading equipment brands, including:
