About TMK Machinery
TMK Machinery is a Finnish family business specialising in tree-handling attachments. The company states that all TMK products are designed and manufactured at its own factory in Hankasalmi, Finland. Its best-known products are excavator tree shears, complemented by grapple-saw and MultiGrab solutions for contractors working in forestry, roadside clearing and vegetation management.
What does TMK Machinery manufacture?
- Tree shears for cutting and handling standing trees and brush
- Grapple-saw configurations for felling and sectioning
- MultiGrab handling attachments for timber and material
- Accessories and configurations for different carrier sizes and working methods
Machines and applications
TMK products are used primarily on excavators, from compact machines upward, with forestry and contracting applications determining the exact model. The attachment changes the machine’s load at full reach, so reach, counterweight, slew stability and boom geometry should be considered alongside nominal excavator tonnage.
Choosing TMK Machinery equipment
Compare cutting diameter, grapple opening, attachment mass, required hydraulic flow, mounting bracket and the carrier’s lift chart at the working radius. If the job involves roadside or urban tree work, also evaluate controlled holding of the cut stem rather than cutting capacity alone.
Product range in context
The TMK Machinery attachment range includes tree shears, grapple saws, and grapples. Typical applications include forestry and tree care and land clearing and vegetation management. Compatibility depends on the exact attachment model, carrier size, mounting interface, hydraulic system and intended duty cycle. Compare the relevant product family first, then verify model-specific dimensions, weight, oil flow, operating pressure and control requirements for the machine and job.
What to compare within the TMK Machinery range
Within the TMK Machinery range, specifications differ by product family. Compare the main dimensions, carrier requirements, hydraulic demands and working limits shown below before treating two models as direct alternatives.
| Product area | Typical role | Key specification checks |
|---|---|---|
| Tree shears | Cutting and handling trees or heavy vegetation. | Cutting diameter, grab geometry, rotator or tilt setup, service weight and carrier hydraulics. |
| Grapple saws | Handling and cutting timber in one work cycle. | Grapple opening, saw configuration, cutting capacity, rotator setup and hydraulic supply. |
| Grapples | Sorting, loading and material handling. | Jaw geometry, opening, volume, rotator interface, service weight and hydraulic functions. |
Where TMK Machinery products fit
TMK Machinery equipment can be configured differently depending on the job. Application-specific geometry, wear protection, hydraulic demand, working reach and carrier balance should be considered alongside the headline attachment type.
- Forestry & tree care: tree size, cutting or gripping capacity, rotation, hose routing and the carrier hydraulic system determine practical suitability.
- Land clearing & vegetation management: vegetation diameter, cutting method, guarding, reach and carrier stability should be considered together.
Compatibility and installation checks
For TMK Machinery products, relevant carrier types include excavators, mini excavators, and forestry machines. A technically compatible attachment still needs to fit the machine, coupler and hydraulic system as a complete installed package. Compare mounting dimensions, operating weight, hydraulic flow and pressure, hose routing and any required electrical or control interfaces before ordering.
- Carrier operating weight and the carrier manufacturer’s permitted attachment mass.
- Available hydraulic flow, working pressure, return-line requirements and the number of auxiliary circuits.
- Overall attachment height, working envelope, transport dimensions and hose routing.
Service, wear parts and ownership
Purchase price is only one part of attachment cost. When evaluating TMK Machinery, check access to pins, bushings, cutting edges, teeth, tines and other mechanical wear points and cutting, crushing or drilling wear parts and the time required to replace them. Also compare parts availability, service documentation, dealer support and the practicality of carrying critical wear items on site. For high-hour attachments, small differences in maintenance access and parts lead time can matter more than a minor difference in initial price.
Information to prepare before requesting a quote
For a useful quotation on tree shears, grapple saws, and grapples from TMK Machinery, provide the carrier make and model, operating weight, year if relevant, coupler or pin dimensions, available hydraulic flow and pressure, and a short description of the material or job. Include the required working width, capacity, cutting size or other task-specific target where applicable. This reduces the risk of comparing prices for attachments that are not actually equivalent.
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Official sources
For TMK Machinery, use current technical documentation, manuals and authorised dealer information to confirm model availability and exact carrier compatibility before ordering.