tree spade

   / tree spade #1  

Beavis

Silver Member
Joined
Aug 27, 2007
Messages
218
Location
Kansas
Tractor
JD 4720
Hopefully the weather will allow me to move a few trees tomorrow; can't wait to see how it works.................

BC Machine, 34" spade
 

Attachments

  • spade 1.JPG
    spade 1.JPG
    306.2 KB · Views: 3,821
  • spade 2.JPG
    spade 2.JPG
    327.6 KB · Views: 3,470
   / tree spade #2  
Wait a minute...we need some details on such a great looking setup. Where did you get it and what are doing first with it? Cost if you want to mention and OK if you don't. I am green with envy.
 
   / tree spade
  • Thread Starter
#3  
NEW 34"TREE SPADE double hook up available - eBay (item 230468766405 end time May-30-10 12:50:15 PDT)


The only issue that I can see would be "down pressure". I think that I can put a chain between the drawbar and where the top link mounts to the spade; this should prevent it from lifting off of the ground when the spades go in. My plan is to transplant small cedar trees (2'-4' size) to create windbreaks. Even if I just use it for a year and sell it, I think it will be worth it. I'll keep you posted.
 
   / tree spade #4  
Will look forward to hearing how it works for you.
 
   / tree spade #5  
Looks nice but I would probably have some weight on those forks when I went to pick up a tree w/root ball. Looks to be pretty far aft.
 
   / tree spade #6  
my neighbor has a similar spade (maybe a little smaller) that he digs up blue spruce every year and sells. he does alot. i had him come over and move some trees for me and it worked really well. i can't recall how he keeps it from lifting as the spades go in...might have to go in a little w/ each at a time.

ex: spade one in 6", spade 2 in 6", spade 3 in 6", then back around.

but pretty sure he doesn't have any extra weight or other devices to help hold it down. we've got some pretty good clay here too.
 
   / tree spade #7  
just watched the video from the ebay link. looks like how my neighbor did it. bury one spade until it lifts the unit from the ground, back off, repeat w/ other two...and then repeat until all are fully inserted.
 
   / tree spade #8  
just remembered another tip that you probably already know....tie the tree up w/ rope before you start. makes EVERYTHING so much easier.
 
   / tree spade #9  
Wow cool! I was going to ask if you will be able to lift the tree ball high enough once you have it, but I watched the video and I guess so.
 
   / tree spade
  • Thread Starter
#10  
I moved 4 trees yesterday morning before getting rained out. Two of the cedar trees were approximately 4' tall and you couldn't even tell they were back there; and all of the roots appeared to be within the rootball. The third tree was approximatlely 5' tall and also moved without any problem. The fourth tree was approximately 6-7' tall and again, moved without any problems, but there were roots that stuck out of the rootball. I am going to assume that if I stay with 3'-5' trees, I should have a very good survivability rate. With the rain, I wasn't able to take pictures of the spade at work; but definitely will !! I have to say that it works pretty good, but will be fine tuning my techique with each and every tree.
 
 

Tractor & Equipment Auctions

2017 Dodge Charger Sedan (A50324)
2017 Dodge Charger...
RYOBI 298CC GAS GENERATOR (A50460)
RYOBI 298CC GAS...
CASE TV620B SKID STEER (A50458)
CASE TV620B SKID...
2007 Chevrolet C4500 4x4 Dump Truck, VIN # 1GBE4C3247F411826 (A48836)
2007 Chevrolet...
Deere 9965 Cotton Picker (A50397)
Deere 9965 Cotton...
2008 Ford F-750 Warren 2,000 Gallon Water Truck (A48081)
2008 Ford F-750...
 
Top