Quick Attach Tree Spade

[AndyMA]

Today I hooked up my Tree Spade and moved a large Fig
Note the hooks & handles I welded on years ago it is quite useful for not only trees and shrubs but also setting large rocks. The hooks and handles allow chains or nylon straps

 

[Redlands Okie]

Nice set up. Looks like it works well. Congrats

 

[plowhog]

I need one of those tree spades BAD.

 

[AndyMA]

I’ve had it about 20 years. Only occasionally use it

 

[California]

Did you build that, or buy it? Source?

I need one!

 

[Stancoll]

I like!

 

[AndyMA]

I bought it. Can’t remember brand. I’ll see If I have any records

Andy

 

[Stancoll]

Did you build that, or buy it? Source?

I need one!

Skid Steer Tree Spade Digger Attachment 36" Ball at Spartan Equipment

 

[California]

I wonder if a scrap propane tank could be cut down to make one. Anybody ever done this?

 

[AndyMA]

Maybe. The factory one is pretty thick steel with a hardened plate welding on at the cutting edge

 

[MossRoad]

I wonder if a scrap propane tank could be cut down to make one. Anybody ever done this?

I thought about doing the same thing for a mini tree spade. I've had the tank for years. I'm just chicken to cut it. :laughing:

 

[plowhog]

I don't really understand. How would you cut a propane tank to make a tree spade? Slice it vertically and then weld it to a SSQA?

 

[MossRoad]

I don't really understand. How would you cut a propane tank to make a tree spade? Slice it vertically and then weld it to a SSQA?

Think of a 2d drawing of a cylinder.

Stand it on end.

Draw a line from the top right corner down to the lower left corner.

Draw a corrresponding line on the other side.

Cut along the lines.

You'll have two scoops.

Determine the angle you want it mounted at, make some spacers, and weld it to a QA plate.

 

[/pine]

Think of a 2d drawing of a cylinder.

Stand it on end.

Draw a line from the top right corner down to the lower left corner.

Draw a corrresponding line on the other side.

Cut along the lines.

You'll have two scoops.

Determine the angle you want it mounted at, make some spacers, and weld it to a QA plate.

likewise with a clorox jug...make great scoops for liquids or dry goods... :thumbsup:

 

[AndyMA]

Think of a 2d drawing of a cylinder.

Stand it on end.

Draw a line from the top right corner down to the lower left corner.

Draw a corrresponding line on the other side.

Cut along the lines.

You'll have two scoops.

Determine the angle you want it mounted at, make some spacers, and weld it to a QA plate.

I'm sure it would work. The factory one weighs about 250 pounds and has a welded on cutting edge. I go in vertically just ahead of the ball and then slope it under as I drive toward the tree or shrub.

I've never bent it

Andy

 

[cre73]

Been planning on building one myself. Once I get some funds. Money’s short after purchasing tractor. Mine won’t be quite that big. Thinking around 2ft.