Vertical Saw - Uppercut S-10

The vertical saw, “Uppercut S-10”, is used for clearing along power lines with low voltages.

The saw has 10 blades driven by it’s own motor.

The pilot steers the saw from the cockpit.

The length of the saw can be adjusted to the height of the forest.

Normally the distance between the hook and the lowest blade is approximately 24 metres.

The length of the saw is about 7 metres.

 

The vertical saw cuts tree limbs that grow too close to the power lines with accuracy and precision.

After the limbs are cut close to the power lines, there is a weight distribution so the trees lean

away from the power lines after heavy snowfall.

Statistically there have been no problems whatsoever after snowfall using this method.

 

The branches are cut to approximately 1 metre below the power lines.

The branches, with are left block the sunlight and prevent brush from growing.

 

At “normal” tree density the vertical saw can cut both sides of the powerline

at a rate of 2 kilometres per hour. The work is usually done with the power on.

 

 

     

Uppercut S-10                                                                  Uppercut S-10 on jig