We’ll Be There!
See our list of trade show appearances for 2018.
The Curious Healing Power of Trees
In 1984, Roger Ulrich noticed a pattern among patients recovering from gallbladder surgery: looking at trees helped them heal.
Simple
One person can easily operate the largest BIG JOHN tree spades and nursery diggers from a manual valve bank or through a remote valve bank and camera system.
Durable
BIG JOHN tree spades and nursery equipment feature all welded construction, top quality steel, and hydraulic components engineered to stand up to the most rigorous tree moving conditions.
Proven
For over 40 years, BIG JOHN has built and delivered quality tree transplanting equipment designed to last. We’ve built long-term relationships with generations of dedicated BIG JOHN users.
Our Tree Spade and Nursery Products
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Transplanting vs Growing
Trees are an important part of the human experience. We may overlook them, but there are huge befits of being around trees.
Tree Tyer Demonstration
The Tree Tyer binds branches on large and small trees, which allows for easy transporting and minimizes the damage from moving.
Nursery Digger Model 44
We designed our nursery diggers for prepared ground nursery digging and they fit a myriad of skid steer loaders.
Tree Transplant After Care
Need an information pamphlet to give to customers after a tree transplant or large tree installation that would give them information on follow up care?
BIG JOHN Had a Baby
For years, BIG JOHN users have asked for a lighter weight nursery digger designed to dig in prepared soil. We’ve listened and we’ve delivered.