Mechanical Felling Wedges
We are the sole UK distributor of the Forstreich award-winning Mechanical Felling Wedge, offering many advantages over both the classic hammer/wedge and hydraulic options. The reliable helper at your side!
Forstreich's original ratchet driven wedges are now superseded by the AQ impact drive versions. Although it is still possible to attach a ratchet if required.
The wedges are compact and lightweight, with an ergonomic design making them an effective and easy tool to use. The wedge itself is made of aluminium and tough polyamide.
Replacing the classic felling wedge, they offer a far less labor intensive option for the professional tree feller. The impact wrench powered wedge is driven by a threaded spindle for between 12 and 28 tonnes of lifting force. Eliminating the need for heavy hammering on the basic plastic or wooden wedge also reduces their replacement costs. The mechanical wedges with their vibration-free operation also reduce the risk of falling branches or treetops, which is especially important with ash die back resulting in weak and brittle branches.
With a different design to the hydraulic wedges on the market, they require very low maintenance as well as being considerably lower in weight and cost.
Forstreich wedges are CE marked and delivered ready for use, complete with impact socket and operating instructions. Built with high strength materials for product durability, if well maintained they are an investment that will last, whilst making your job that much easier.
We aim to have available in stock for next day delivery. Customer feedback is that the Forstreich is a quality tool not to do without!
Award Winning
The TR30 was awarded the KWF Innovation Award at Interforst 2014, along with the KWF ‘Professional’ Test Mark, being referred to as "a contribution to the improvement of productivity, ergonomics and safety in falling of heavy timber."
Compact design, yet tuned
for maximum performance!
Compact & lightweight design
Saves time & muscle power
Vibration free felling
Great ergonomics due to high lifting force
Easy to use
Strong & durable build quality
Supplied ready for use with high impact socket
The TR24-AQ/HD: Small & Mighty
The TR24-AQ and more powerful TR24-HD version are specially designed for use with cordless impact wrenches, supplied ready to use with a high impact socket. The extendable ratchet is no longer available (although cutomers are free to fit their own if required). Both benefit from a compact design and low weight. Even with the addition of the impact wrench it is all lightweight enough to be comfortably carried on the forest belt.
Due to the finer threaded spindle, the TR24-HD offers more compressive force than the TR24-AQ (16 tonnes over 12 tonnes), but is the same size and only slightly heavier at 2.1 kg. With its lifting height of 4.5 cm, it is perfectly suited for medium to heavy timber. While the TR24-AQ works a little faster, the TR24-HD scores with its exceptional power.
For the perfect power to weight ratio, Forstreich recommends the Milwaukee M18 FMTIW2P12 (745 Nm). Although the TR24-HD version can be used with impact wrenches from 300-1,000 Nm.
TR24-AQ
| Max. Compressive Force: | 12 Tonnes |
| Weight Without Driver: | 1.9 kg |
| Max Lift: | 4.0 cm |
| Spindle Diameter: | 24 mm |
| Max NM: | 800 Nm |
| Drive | 1/2" |
TR24-HD
| Max. Compressive Force: | 16 Tonnes |
| Weight Without Driver: | 2.1 kg |
| Max Lift: | 4.5 cm |
| Spindle Diameter: | 24 mm |
| Max NM: | 1,000 Nm |
| Drive | 1/2" |
TR24 Carry Bag
The TR24 can be carried comfortably and stored securely in its specially designed belt bag, for added convenience.
The TR27-AQ: The Wedge for All Occasions!
The latest development bridges the gap between the TR24 and the TR30 versions – in terms of weight, performance and price. With a lifting height of 5.6 cm and a weight of only 2.9 kg, it offers just the right combination of power and manoeuvrability.
Thanks to the identical wedge pitch as the TR24 and TR30 from Forstreich, the TR27-HD can be used universally – regardless of whether for weaker trunks or strong wood. With its lifting capacity of 24 tonnes, it also performs well in end use.
Forstreich has further optimised the design: the bevelled rear edge enables even better positioning and ensures smoother handling, while our optimised spring steel plates for the TR27-HD now also feature a laser-engraved logo for added visual appeal.
The real strength lies inside: an extremely robust 27 mm spindle with SW20 wrench size, which can handle up to 1,500 Nm of torque. The reinforced counter bearing provides additional stability – now also fitted as standard on the TR30-AQ!
Unlike for the smaller model, we do not offer a carry bag for your belt, but a rigid carry handle is planned for later release (retrofittable).
The TR27-HD is designed for impact drivers between 745-1,500 Nm. Forstreich recommends the new Milwaukee M18FHIW2F (1,490 Nm). This combination forms a perfectly balanced unit in terms of weight and performance.
TR27-HD
| Max. Compressive Force: | 24 Tonnes |
| Weight Without Driver: | 2.9 kg |
| Max Lift: | 5.6 cm |
| Spindle Diameter: | 27 mm |
| Max NM: | 1,500 Nm |
| Drive: | 1/2" or 3/4" |
The TR30-AQ: Perfect for Strong Wood
The heaviest duty TR30-AQ has been designed for felling thicker stems of wood, characterised by its robust construction.
Weighing only 4.2 kg it is still relatively light, but offers a lifting force of 28 tonnes and a lifting height of 6 cm.
Thanks to the flat wedge angle it is also suited to smaller tree diameters. This makes the mechanical felling wedge TR30-AQ a real all-rounder.
Unlike for the smaller model, we do not offer a carry bag, but an integrated carry handle.
The TR30 AQ is designed for impact drivers between 1,000-1,627 Nm. For the perfect power to weight ratio, Forstreich recommends the Milwaukee M18 ONEFHIWF34 (1,627 Nm).
TR30-AQ
| Max. Compressive Force: | 28 Tonnes |
| Weight Without Driver: | 4.2 kg |
| Max Lift: | 6.0 cm |
| Spindle Diameter: | 30 mm |
| Max NM: | 1,627 Nm |
| Drive: | 1/2" or 3/4" |
NB: The Forstreich mechanical wedge does not offer a replacement for wire ropes, winches or other safety systems. Only to be used on trees that may otherwise be felled by regular wedges. Should only be used by trained and competent professionals.