Skid Steer Low Profile Tree Puller - Top Dog Attachments

📘 Overview

The Top Dog skid steer tree puller pulls trees, brush and fence posts out by the root rather than cutting them off at ground level, so there is no stump left to grind. Two builds are offered and they are genuinely different tools: the Low Profile (9033351) uses an open single-spine frame that gives the operator a clear sight line to the jaws, with a two-stage 10" / 12.75" grapple opening and a rebuildable 2" x 8" tie rod cylinder. The Heavy Duty (9033350) is a braced box-truss frame that stands lower at 21.6" but reaches deeper at 37.9", with a single wide 12.5" opening and a 2" x 8" welded cylinder. Both grip on 5/8" Grade 50 teeth, run a 1-1/2" greasable main pin, and include flat face couplers.

The case for a tree puller attachment over a cutter is simple: cutting leaves a stump and a second job, pulling does not. Buyers researching the best tree puller for skid steer work are generally weighing sight lines against reach — the low profile tree puller favours visibility, while the HD favours depth of grip. As a fence post puller attachment either model grips wood and steel posts and lifts the footing with them.

⚙ Key Features of the Top Dog Attachments Tree Puller

• Two frame designs, Low Profile and Heavy Duty — the Low Profile is an open single-spine frame built for sight lines; the HD is a braced box-truss that sits lower and reaches 9.5" deeper.
• 5/8" Grade 50 grapple teeth — the teeth take the full pulling load through a small contact patch — Grade 50 resists spreading.
• Two-stage or wide-single jaw opening — the Low Profile offers 10" and 12.75" positions for graded grip; the HD opens to a single 12.5".
• Rebuildable or welded cylinder — the Low Profile uses a field-serviceable 2" x 8" tie rod cylinder; the HD uses a 2" x 8" welded cylinder.
• 1-1/2" greasable main pin — the highest-wear pivot on either build is greasable rather than sealed-for-life.
• Flat face couplers included — no separate coupler purchase required on either model.
• 46" overall width on both builds — the mount footprint is identical, so either model fits the same machines.
• Pulls the root system out — removes the tree and its roots in one operation, eliminating a separate stump grinding step.

🔑 Why Choose the Tree Puller?

• No stump left behind — pulling the root ball out whole removes the grinding or excavation step entirely — one operation instead of two.
• Choose sight line or reach — the Low Profile’s open frame lets you pick one stem out of a fence line; the HD’s 37.9" depth gets more of the tool behind a heavier trunk.
• Serviceable in the field — the Low Profile’s tie rod cylinder can be rebuilt rather than replaced, and both builds run a greasable 1-1/2" main pin.
• Ready to run on arrival — flat face couplers are included on both models, so there is no separate coupler order before the attachment can be used.

📊 Top Dog Attachments Tree Puller Specifications

Specification Value Part Numbers 9033351 (Low Profile), 9033350 (Heavy Duty) Overall Width 46" Grapple Teeth 5/8" Grade 50 Flat Face Couplers Included Hydraulic Hoses 3/8" Main Pin 1-1/2" Greasable Country of Origin Made in USA

🔄 Tree Puller Sizes, Part Numbers and Weights

Part # Model Overall Height Overall Depth Grapple Opening Cylinder Weight 9033351 Low Profile 28.0" 28.4" 10" / 12.75" 2" x 8" Tie Rod 366 lbs 9033350 Heavy Duty 21.6" 37.9" 12.5" 2" x 8" Welded 346 lbs

🔗 What Is a Skid Steer Tree Puller Used For?

• Removing small trees and saplings by the root
• Pulling fence posts
• Fence line clearing and maintenance
• Property and lot cleanup
• Removing overgrown shrubs and root systems

Buyers looking at a used skid steer tree puller should inspect the main pin and cylinder first — those are the wear points that decide whether a second-hand unit is worth buying.

🚜 Which Machines Fit the Tree Puller?

Available for two machine classes — the Tree Puller uses a single universal quick attach plate that serves both:

Skid steers and compact track loaders — fits machines with a Universal Quick Attach (SSQA) mount, including:

Compact tractor front-end loaders — fits tractor loaders fitted with a skid-steer-style universal quick attach coupler. Loaders using Euro/Global or John Deere 400/500 mounts require the matching Top Dog adapter plate (Euro 90133219, Euro 2-piece 90133229, JD flat 9033199, JD offset 90133228).

Hydraulic requirement: Both tree puller models use a 2" x 8" cylinder to close the jaws and require an auxiliary hydraulic circuit on the host machine.

Compatibility is determined by mount type, not brand — confirm your machine’s quick attach configuration before ordering.

❓ Tree Puller Questions, Answered